NFL assistant coach John Levra to speak at April convention (FCCA)

The newly formed Football Canada Coaches Association (FCCA) is pleased to announce former NFL coach John Levra as a speaker at the 2011 FCCA CONVENTION being held April 2nd and 3rd in Burlington, Ontario (Corpus Christi High School).

Hundreds of coaches from across Canada will congregate in Burlington, Ontario the weekend of April 2nd and 3rd to watch and listen to a myriad of great speakers. Video demonstrations, player demonstrations, free training manuals, free DVDs, free lunch, exhibitor prizes and more highlight the Football Canada Coaches Association (FCCA) convention that is only 50 days away. Reserve your spot now as space is limited. Read more to register.

John Levra

John Levra has a well traveled coaching resume that spans 44 years, the last 22 of which were spent coaching professionally. Levra is a former offensive guard and linebacker at Pittsburg State University (Kansas) who started his coaching career in the Kansas high school ranks for seven years before moving onto New Mexico Highlands University. His college coaching career included stints as offensive coordinator with the University of Kansas and as an assistant coach with North Texas.

Levra’s professional coaching career began in 1980 when he joined the BC Lions as the team’s defensive line coach. The next year he moved onto the NFL to become the New Orleans Saint’s running backs coach until 1985. Under Levra’s guidance, former Heisman Trophy winner and first overall 1981 draft pick George Rogers set the NFL rookie record for rushing yards in a season with 1674, 2[SUP]nd[/SUP] place on the all-time list.

From 1986 to 1992, Levra served as a defensive line coach with the Chicago Bears under Mike Ditka. The Bears pass rush was ranked first in sacks in both 1986 and 1987. During his seven years in Chicago Levra helped the Bears win four division titles and made five playoff appearances. The end of his 1988 season was capped off by coaching in the Pro Bowl.

Levra was in high demand during his NFL coaching career which included stints with the Denver Broncos during the 1993 and 1994 seasons as offensive line coach, defensive line coach with the Minnesota Vikings from 1995 to 1997 followed by the Bills from 1998 until 2002. During Levra’s time in Buffalo, the Bills defense finished in the top ten each of Levra’s five years and was ranked number one in 1999.

John Levra is an outstanding teacher in the field of coaching. He is a highly sought-after clinic speaker who has produced three best-selling instructional videos as well as a number of coaching books.

Registration information

For existing FCCA members the cost of the convention is $69.95.

CLICK HERE to register online (paypal, visa or mastercard)

For non-FCCA members – $109.95 or sign up as a member first to get the online benefits (we suggest signing up as a member)

Call 647 990 2475 or email [email protected]

For Group / Staff discounts (5 or more) $89.95 (clinic fee only – does not include membership)

Call 647 990 2475 or email [email protected]

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List of confirmed speakers

One U.S. QB coach, & more CFL coaches to be confirmed shortly

Greg Marshall
(Regina) CFL
Head Coach – Saskatchewan Roughriders

Mike MacDonald
(Burlington Stampeders OFC / Notre Dame high school) CIS alumni
Note: Both teams won championships
Offensive Line “Drills & Skills”

Mike Samples
(Burlington Stampeders OFC / Notre Dame high school) CFL alumni
Note: Both teams won championships
Defensive Line “Drills & Skills”

Mike Danischewsky
(Toronto) NFL Canada
2010 Metro Toronto Wildcats (OVFL)
“WR fundamentals & Drills”

Burke Erwin
(Barrie) CIS Alumni
Barrie North High School
“Simplify your high school defense”

Heath Weir
(Newmarket) CIS Alumni – NCAA coach alumni
Huron Heights high school / GTA All-stars
“Offensive systems – running the option”

Joe Mlinaric
(Windsor)
Essex Ravens (OVFL Varsity Champs)
“Defending & adjusting to the spread offense”

Larry Jusdanis
(Burlington) CFL alumni
Sports Specific Training
“Best training practices for the high school football player”

Ron Lancaster Jr.
(Hamilton) CFL coach alumni
Sir Allan MacNab high school / Hamilton Panthers (OFC)
“Running backs”

Nick Inzerello
(United States)
USA Football
“Coaching youth football & long term athlete development USA football”

Mike Rumleski
Founder / convenor – Eastern Ontario High School Six a Side Football League
(Bancroft)
“Developing 6 A Side football league & teams”

Tom Annett
(Sault Ste. Marie) CIS alumni
Sir James Dunn C. & V. S. (Sault Ste. Marie)
Varsity Sault Sabercats (OVFL)
“The Hurry-Up, No-Huddle Offense”