Today, CFC features class 2014 star running back from the Sackville Kingfishers, Dustin Brogaard. Dustin started playing football in grade six for the Bedford/Sackville Saints.

Dustin Brogaard

Positions:
Running Back

Height/Weight:
5’11, 185 lbs

Teams:
Sackville High Kingfishers (high school: NSSAFFL)
Metro Mustangs (junior varsity: NSVFL)
Bedford/Sackville Saints (atom/peewee)
Team Nova Scotia under-15, under-16

Commitment:
None

Consideration:
Acadia, Calgary, Carleton, St. Francis Xavier, Open

Class:
2014

In such a short span of time, Dustin has powered his way to success on the Nova Scotia football scene. He’s played for the Metro Mustangs of the Nova Scotia Varsity Football League (NSVFL) and the Bedford/Sackville Saints. In his second year with the peewee Saints, Dustin was team MVP.

Additionally, the running back has represented his province as a member of the Nova Scotia’s under-15 and under-16 teams. Dustin was MVP in two of four games with the under-16 squad.

However, Dustin came into his own as an offensive star with his high school team, the Sackville High Kingfishers of the Nova Scotia Student Athletic Federation Football League (NSSAFFL). This past season (2011), Dustin was team rookie of the year. Additionally, he was NSSAFFL’s Scotia Division rookie of the year and selected to the second all-star team as a running back.

During his rookie season, Dustin experienced a very emotional, yet special moment.

“My most memorable football experience would have to be my first high school game as my mother was only able to catch one game this whole season before she had to go out to sea in the Navy,” explains the Kingfisher’s running back. “I may have lost the game but I scored my first high school touchdown for her to see.”

The offensive gun says his family have been cheering him on from the sidelines throughout his career.

“My mom has been in the stands since game one in atom and never missed a game until work,” comments Dustin. “My father because even though he lives in Winnipeg, he still supports me 100 percent, helps pay for football and gear when I need it and even came down to watch me in the Red River Cup.”

“My stepfather, even though we fight at times, he has been there since day one teaching me how to hold a football in the backyard we have and I don’t know what talent I wouldn’t have if he didn’t help.”

On the field, coaches Greg Bayne and Chris Hachey have been played a significant role in the development of Dustin as an elite player in Nova Scotia.

“They taught me the basics of football and shaped me into the player I am today,” says the running back. “They still coach me for Metro Mustangs, but I owe them everything I have when it comes to football.”

Ultimately, Dustin has specific gridiron goals he would like to achieve in the future. He would like to see how far football will take him; however, he would like to stay in Canada. Another desire for the running back is to suit up for the CFL’s Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Away from the field, Dustin would like to become a sports therapist or a social worker.

Next season will mark a change in the Nova Scotia standout’s life. He will continue his football career; however, it will be in a different province as he will be residing in Kingston, Ontario. As he prepares for the move, Dustin will take with him the things he’s learned from the game in his quest for further success in Ontario.

“In football, I’ve learned how to be respectful and not let things get under my skin,” comments Dustin. “I’ve also learned how to react to things quickly in life and respect.”

“I am who I am today because of football and the people I’ve played with over the five years I played this amazing sport.”

While Dustin is continually growing in his quest to be a top offensive gun on the field, Kingfishers head coach Joe Simatovic says he already possesses many of the skills needed to succeed.
He is just a kid and has a lot of growing to do both physically and mentally,” explains Simatovic. “He is a natural football player with great instinct and natural runner and shifty but loves football.”

“He has great potential with good size and will only improve as he matures and gets bigger and stronger. He has all the tools to be super player at the next level.”

No matter what team Dustin plays on, he’s an asset due to the intangibles he brings onto the field.

“Dustin is a team player and very dedicated,” comments the Kingfishers head coach. “He is willing to do what it takes to be a winner.”

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