September 18, 2025

by CFC Scout

Recruiting 101: Why Geography Doesn’t Matter if You Master These 3 Tools

A lot of high school football players across Canada from Nova Scotia to British Columbia are still buying into an old myth.

If you don’t play in a big city or a powerhouse program, you’ve got no shot.

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"The biggest lesson I took away from the tryout was that there were a lot of great athletes to compete against, and this was only the guys in Red Deer. My reaction to making the rosters was shocking. I had no idea how I would compare to the rest of the country, but I guess I matched up alright."

👤 LB @zadeeliason
🎓 Class 2027
🏫 @aobfootball
📍 Edmonton (AB)

The 2026 #CFCProspectGame on TSN will kickoff at 8:00pm at Hamilton Stadium on May 23rd 💯

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"The biggest lesson I took away from the tryout was that there were a lot of great athletes to compete against, and this was only the guys in Red Deer. My reaction to making the rosters was shocking. I had no idea how I would compare to the rest of the country, but I guess I matched up alright."

👤 LB @zadeeliason
🎓 Class 2027
🏫 @aobfootball
📍 Edmonton (AB)

The 2026 #CFCProspectGame on TSN will kickoff at 8:00pm at Hamilton Stadium on May 23rd 💯

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"The biggest lesson I learned from tryouts was the importance of consistency and mental toughness. Making the final roster felt amazing and showed me my hard work paid off."

👤 DB @charlie_sheehan22
🎓 Class 2027
🏫 @sacfootball1899
📍 Oakville (ON)

The 2026 #CFCProspectGame on TSN will kickoff at 8:00pm at Hamilton Stadium on May 23rd 💯

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"The biggest lesson I learned from tryouts was the importance of consistency and mental toughness. Making the final roster felt amazing and showed me my hard work paid off."

👤 DB @charlie_sheehan22
🎓 Class 2027
🏫 @sacfootball1899
📍 Oakville (ON)

The 2026 #CFCProspectGame on TSN will kickoff at 8:00pm at Hamilton Stadium on May 23rd 💯

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"My goals are to get some good yardage and even a touchdown or two given the opportunity. I`m looking forward to being able to showcase what I can do."

👤 FB/TE @Bblukas.g
🎓 Class 2028
🏫 Christ the King Jaguars
📍 Acton (ON)

The 2026 #CFCProspectGame on TSN will kickoff at 8:00pm at Hamilton Stadium on May 23rd 💯

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"My goals are to get some good yardage and even a touchdown or two given the opportunity. I'm looking forward to being able to showcase what I can do."

👤 FB/TE @Bblukas.g
🎓 Class 2028
🏫 Christ the King Jaguars
📍 Acton (ON)

The 2026 #CFCProspectGame on TSN will kickoff at 8:00pm at Hamilton Stadium on May 23rd 💯

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"My goal is to show everyone what I`ve been working on because I believe this is my biggest shot to get noticed, and I know I`ve got what it takes. Now all that matters is how I prepare. I want and I believe I am going to be a player you`ll hear a lot about on that day, so I cant wait."

👤 DL @marsh_garo
🎓 Class 2027
🏫 Cité-des-Jeunes Citadins
📍 Montreal (QC)

The 2026 #CFCProspectGame on TSN will kickoff at 8:00pm at Hamilton Stadium on May 23rd 💯

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"My goal is to show everyone what I've been working on because I believe this is my biggest shot to get noticed, and I know I've got what it takes. Now all that matters is how I prepare. I want and I believe I am going to be a player you'll hear a lot about on that day, so I cant wait."

👤 DL @marsh_garo
🎓 Class 2027
🏫 Cité-des-Jeunes Citadins
📍 Montreal (QC)

The 2026 #CFCProspectGame on TSN will kickoff at 8:00pm at Hamilton Stadium on May 23rd 💯

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"My goals are to be able to go out and perform at my highest level so I can showcase myself and what I have worked towards."

👤 OL @Haydotornado66
🎓 Class 2029
🏫 @footballnorthca
📍 Paris (ON)

The 2026 #CFCProspectGame on TSN will kickoff at 8:00pm at Hamilton Stadium on May 23rd 💯

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"My goals are to be able to go out and perform at my highest level so I can showcase myself and what I have worked towards."

👤 OL @Haydotornado66
🎓 Class 2029
🏫 @footballnorthca
📍 Paris (ON)

The 2026 #CFCProspectGame on TSN will kickoff at 8:00pm at Hamilton Stadium on May 23rd 💯

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"My goal is to go on the field and do my best one snap at a time. I’m looking forward to absorbing as much knowledge from the coaches. Being able to improve on my mental and physical skills and also broadening my view on the game."

👤 OT @r_johnny17
🎓 Class 2027
🏫 North Battleford Vikings
📍 North Battleford (SK)

The 2026 #CFCProspectGame on TSN will kickoff at 8:00pm at Hamilton Stadium on May 23rd 💯

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"My goal is to go on the field and do my best one snap at a time. I’m looking forward to absorbing as much knowledge from the coaches. Being able to improve on my mental and physical skills and also broadening my view on the game."

👤 OT @r_johnny17
🎓 Class 2027
🏫 North Battleford Vikings
📍 North Battleford (SK)

The 2026 #CFCProspectGame on TSN will kickoff at 8:00pm at Hamilton Stadium on May 23rd 💯

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"I learned that there are many good players from around the country, and I was excited when I made the final roster."

👤 DL @jonah.johal
🎓 Class 2028
🏫 @footballnorthca
📍 Richmond (BC)

The 2026 #CFCProspectGame on TSN will kickoff at 8:00pm at Hamilton Stadium on May 23rd 💯

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"I learned that there are many good players from around the country, and I was excited when I made the final roster."

👤 DL @jonah.johal
🎓 Class 2028
🏫 @footballnorthca
📍 Richmond (BC)

The 2026 #CFCProspectGame on TSN will kickoff at 8:00pm at Hamilton Stadium on May 23rd 💯

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NEW FACE ON THE SIDELINES 👀

We are proud to announce that Coach Paul LaPolice will be joining Hall of Famer Milt Stegall on the sidelines at the 6th Edition of the CFC Prospect Game on TSN! 👏

LaPolice becomes the fifth special guest coach to participate in the CFC Prospect Game on TSN joining a legendary list including Henry Burris, Matt Dunigan and Davis Sanchez.

The New Hampshire native brings with him a wealth of knowledge about the Canadian game after beginning his coaching career in the CFL with the Toronto Argonauts in 2000. Little did he know that job would lead to a 26 year journey north of the border that featured stops in Winnipeg, Hamilton, Saskatchewan, and Ottawa, including two head coaching gigs with the Blue Bombers and RedBlacks.

Outside of his CFL on TSN obligations, LaPolice is also the head coach of the Canadian Men`s Flag Football team, where he`s been working tirelessly to prepare the squad for the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics, where flag football will be making it`s highly anticipated debut.

The 2026 #CFCProspectGame on TSN final roster reveal for Team Milt and Team LaPo will take place on May 18th! 💯

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NEW FACE ON THE SIDELINES 👀

We are proud to announce that Coach Paul LaPolice will be joining Hall of Famer Milt Stegall on the sidelines at the 6th Edition of the CFC Prospect Game on TSN! 👏

LaPolice becomes the fifth special guest coach to participate in the CFC Prospect Game on TSN joining a legendary list including Henry Burris, Matt Dunigan and Davis Sanchez.

The New Hampshire native brings with him a wealth of knowledge about the Canadian game after beginning his coaching career in the CFL with the Toronto Argonauts in 2000. Little did he know that job would lead to a 26 year journey north of the border that featured stops in Winnipeg, Hamilton, Saskatchewan, and Ottawa, including two head coaching gigs with the Blue Bombers and RedBlacks.

Outside of his CFL on TSN obligations, LaPolice is also the head coach of the Canadian Men's Flag Football team, where he's been working tirelessly to prepare the squad for the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics, where flag football will be making it's highly anticipated debut.

The 2026 #CFCProspectGame on TSN final roster reveal for Team Milt and Team LaPo will take place on May 18th! 💯

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