ABOUT 2026 U18 BOYS PROGRAM

Elevate Your Game with Football New Brunswick

Building on three years of exceptional results at the Canada Cup, Football New Brunswick remains dedicated to elite player development and preparing athletes for the next level.

Our program stands alone, utilizing a professional training camp model where athletes are evaluated on both technical skill and personal character. You will train under an elite staff of highly experienced coaches, primarily from the USports level, ensuring you receive University quality instruction.

Register for Phase 1 today to receive:

• Combine & Testing: Official Football Canada-approved metrics. NEW score card comparing how your results stack up among the competition!
• Elite Instruction: 12 hours of on-field development and meetings.
• Official Gear: Exclusive FNB combine t-shirt and shorts
• The Path to Nationals: The opportunity to represent NB at one of the following events:
  • Football Canada Cup (Winnipeg, MB) July 11-20, 2026
  • Atlantic Bowl (Fredericton, NB) July 7-12, 2026

Deadline to Register: March 31, 2026
Eligibility: Athletes born in 2009 and 2010

CANADA CUP PATHWAY

• Combine & Training Camp – Apr 10-19
• Showcase Phase (Top 80) – Apr 25-May 24
• Team Selected – Participate in Maritime Challenge & Canada Cup – May 30-July 20

ATLANTIC BOWL PATHWAY

• Training Camp – May 30-June 14
• Team Selected – Participate in practices and Atlantic Bowl – June 20-July 12

Coaching Staffs

CANADA CUP

Head Coach – Cam Davidson
Offensive Coordinator & Quarterbacks – Vince Sturgeon
Defensive Coordinator & Defensive Line – Dwight Anderson
Special Teams – Jack Arsenault
Receivers – Jonathan Desrocher
Linebackers – Evan Kenny
Offensive Line – Henry Pierce
Quarterbacks – Spencer Joudry
Defensive Backs – Reid McKay
General Manager – Derek Weir
Equipment Manager – Simon LeBlanc

ATLANTIC BOWL

Head Coach – Matt McKinley
Defensive Coordinator – Chad Anderson
Special Teams & Offensive Assistant – Jason Murphy
Defensive Assistant – Jeremiah Nash-Wilson
General Manager – Christopher Perry

DISCLAIMER
Each athlete will be given every opportunity to try out at the position of their choice, BUT signing up for a certain position does not guarantee that the athlete will play that position. Football New Brunswick and each High Performance Coaching Staff reserves the right to move players to different positions based on team needs for team success.

It is important to note that equal playing time is not guaranteed in High Performance programming.

Program Details

Equipment

All camps besides the combine will require gear including mouth guards. Players are to reach out to their high school head coaches to receive football equipment. Players will be provided with a practice jersey, t-shirt and shorts at the first camp.

PRovincial Team Fee Breakdown

The U18 program is structured in phases, with pricing reflective of the specific training and resources provided at each stage. Each phase serves as a progressive development milestone, offering increased levels of competition as athletes advance.

Football New Brunswick is committed to ensuring every player has the opportunity to earn their roster spot. To keep our programs accessible, we offer phase-specific fundraising opportunities that directly offset your costs. Flexible payment plans are also available for each stage of the process.

CANADA CUP PATHWAY AND FEE OVERVIEW

• Combine & Training Camp – Apr 10-19 – $215 + FNB and Football Canada Annual Tackle Membership Fees
• Showcase Phase (Top 80) – Apr 25-May 24 – $300
• Team Selected – Participate in Maritime Challenge & Canada Cup – May 30-July 20 – $2,650

ATLANTIC BOWL PATHWAY AND FEE OVERVIEW

• Training Camp – May 30-June 14 – $215 + FNB and Football Canada Annual Tackle Membership Fees
• Team Selected – Participate in practices and Atlantic Bowl – June 20-July 12 – $1975

Canada Cup program Breakdown

Combine and Training Camp – $215 + Annual FNB and Football Canada Tackle Memberships = $275 applicable transaction fees apply (Due upon registering)
Fee includes: Combine, 12 hours of on field instruction, classroom/online instruction, combine t-shirt, shorts and Football NB practice jersey.

Detailed information on the combine can be found further down the page

Showcase Phase – $300 + applicable transaction fees (Due Apr 24)
Fee includes: minimum 20 hours of on field instruction, classroom/online sessions and participation in the Showcase Series (Intersquad).

The Showcase Series is an intersquad game versus Team White and Team Maroon. Teams will be selected to create a competitive selection phase for the coaches to evaluate players. Games will be played on May 24.
NEW The Showcase Series phase has been extended to be twice as long as in the past. This will allow coaches a longer look at the top 80 group to evaluate before making the final selections.

Maritime Challenge Phase – $500 (Due by May 24)
Fee includes: $400 valued Team NB clothing package, minimum 18 hours of on field instruction, classroom/online sessions and participation in 2 Maritime Challenge games vs Nova Scotia on June 7 (MTA) and 21 (Acadia).

Canada Cup Phase – $2150 (Due July 4)
Fee includes: remaining practices in New Brunswick, classroom/online sessions, National recruitment exposure and participation at the Football Canada Cup. (players flights, accommodations and meals for 9 days in Winnipeg are included)

Atlantic Bowl program Breakdown

Atlantic Bowl Tryout Phase – $215 + Annual FNB and Football Canada Tackle Memberships = $275 (Due May 27)
Fee Includes: 12 hours of on field instruction and classroom sessions.
Note: players from the 12 a side phase who do not make it to the Canada Cup roster may be added to the roster.

Atlantic Bowl Team Phase – $1975 (Due July 4)
Fee includes: $400 valued Team NB clothing package, remaining practices before Atlantic Bowl, classroom/online sessions and participation in the Atlantic Bowl in Fredericton, NB. (players accommodations and meals for 5 days at UNB are included in the fee)

Fundraising

Fundraisers are available through multiple phases of the program. The fundraisers take into account the following:

• Strategic Scheduling: Fundraisers are spaced out to ensure athletes and families can provide the focus needed for optimal results.
• Geographically Mindful: Each event is designed with our
  provincial program’s geographical constraints in mind.
• Individual Tracking: We track all funds raised by each
  participant, ensuring you receive direct credit for your efforts.

To view our planned fundraisers and the timelines please click here

Payment Plans

Football NB believes that it’s important for all interested players to have the ability to compete. Therefore, payment plans can be arranged.
These can be leveraged at the registration checkout. We offer a payment plan to help cover the initial tryout and for future phases.

Please contact Josh Harris to make arrangements. To also help alleviate some of the costs to this great opportunity you are encouraged to take advantage of every fundraiser provided.

HOTEL DISCOUNTS

To help alleviate costs, Football NB has hotel partners in each city. Please book online here.

THE COMBINE

Athletes will participate in standardized Football Canada testing protocols. These results allow our U18 coaching staff to objectively evaluate talent and track progress. All scores and updated records will be shared publicly on our website following the event.

The Combine Tests include the following:

• Height and Weight Measurements
• Standing Broad Jump – athletes are given 2 attempts to achieve their best distance.
• Vertical Jump – athletes are given 2 attempts to achieve their best height.
• Standing Reach
• 40 Yard Dash – athletes are given 2 attempts to achieve their best time.
• Pro Agility Drill – athletes are given 2 attempts to achieve their best time.
• Bench Press – Options of 225 lbs, 185 lbs, 135 lbs, or 95lbs. Athletes will be given 2 attempt to get as many reps as possible. They will be given a brief period to warm up. Weight is scored higher then the number of reps achieved.

Start training NOW, do not wait!

Contact Information

Nick Murray, Director of Programs & Growth