Coaching Staff

Management

JAN ANTONS

VICE PRESIDENT & GENERAL MANAGER

Jan Antons was named Vice President & General Manager in January 2017. Antons previously held the position of Director of Football Operations & General Manager. He is in his 3rd season as GM, 1st season as VP and 5th season overall with the Kamloops Broncos. Antons also serves as Vice President of the Kamloops Sports Council, Director of Special Events for BC Special Olympics (2016, 2017) as well as the Director of Events & Ceremonies for the 2018 BC Winter Games and the Chairperson of the Kamloops International Bantam Ice Hockey Tournament (KIBIHT)

Jan Antons has a passion for sports and has over 10 years of experience in the sports industry. Prior to joining the Broncos, Antons worked for the Calgary Flames and Hockey Canada. Antons was the Equipment Manager for Hockey Canada at the 2013 World Championships in Seoul, South Korea and the 2014 Paralympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia.

In addition to spending time with Broncos, Antons is the Assistant Manager of Office Systems at BCLC.

Jan Antons holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from the University of Calgary’s Haskayne School of Business as well as a Diploma from Thompson Rivers University.

In 2014, Antons was named Sports Person of the Year for the City of Kamloops.

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Head Coach

BRAD YAMAOKA

DIRECTOR OF PLAYER PERSONNEL & HEAD COACH

Brad Yamaoka is in his 10th year with the Kamloops Broncos. The current Head Coach returns for two more seasons after signing a contract early 2017. Coach Yamaoka began working with the Broncos full time in 2014, specializing in RB and special teams. Prior to his career with the Kamloops Broncos, Yamaoka coached at Kalamalka Secondary (2009-2012).

After being drafted 24th overall in the 1996 CFL draft, Yamaoka played running back with the BC Lions until 1998, followed by a 6-year career with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, retiring in 2004. In his Junior years, Yamaoka played for University of British Columbia (1991-1995) and took the title of conference all-star in 1992. This followed his selection as the Provincial Offensive MVP in 1990 and winning provincials during his early career as running back for Kam High.

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ROB ELLIS

ASSISTANT HEAD COACH

The Kamloops Broncos are very pleased to welcome the return of Rob Ellis to the Coaching Staff. Rob was Head Coach of the Broncos for 3 seasons. He has contributed greatly to minor, highschool, junior and university football programs both locally and through out the province. His resume includes being a running backs Coach at U.B.C., with one of his former players being Coach Yamaoka. Coach Ellis was also an Offensive Coordinator for the former Abbotsford Air Force.

He is a highly sought after clinician and Coach. Presently he is the Learning Facilitator for the BCPFA and the Offensive Coordinator for Team West of the All Canada Bowl. Coach Ellis is a Principal in the Salmon Arm School District and commutes to Kamloops several times a week on behalf of the Broncos.

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Defense

TODD WISEMAN

DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR

Todd Wiseman is in his third season with the Kamloops Broncos. The NCCP certified defensive coordinator has coached with the Kamloops Cowboys, Kamloops High Red Devils and the Men’s Semi Pro, Calgary Thunder. The Kamloops Broncos signed Coach Wiseman in 2015 as Defensive Coordinator and continues to hold that position for the 2017 season.

Wiseman was drafted 13th overall by the BC Lions in 1987 and was voted the 1992 CFL Eastern All Star Safety. During his 8-year career in the CFL, Wiseman played for the BC Lions, Toronto Argonauts, and the Hamilton Tiger Cats. Before being drafted into the CFL, Wiseman played university for Simon Fraser University, San Diego State University and Imperial Valley JC, where he was voted MVP and Foothills Conference All Star. The 2010 Kamloops Sports hall of fame inductee also played for the Kamloops High Red Devils winning the 1981 BC High School Championship.

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JEFF HUNTER

DEFENSIVE ASSISTANT

Jeff is in his 8 season with the Kamloops Broncos after a brief absence from the team in 2014-2015. Jeff played junior and senior football in Kamloops before playing in the BCFC for the Okanagan Sun.

Jeff joined the Broncos coaching staff in 2007 and briefly left in 2014 to coach the Okanagan Sun. Jeff returned to the Broncos in 2016.

He is originality for Regina Saskatchewan

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JON COLLAVINI

DEFENSIVE ASSISTANT

Jon Collavini is in his 6th season with the Kamloops Broncos. Jon is an alumnus of the University of Calgary and won the National Championship with the Calgary Dinos in 1995. He player for the Kam High Red Devils from 88-89 and then later continued his junior football career in Abbotsford and Kelowna. Jon was All-Canadian and played for the Okanagan Sun for 2 years.

Jon Collavini has coached at many different High Schools in Kamloops and continues to be involved in Junior Football.

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BRADEN VANKOUGHNETT

DEFENSIVE ASSISTANT

The Vankoughnett family is a football factory. With his father Dave, an 11 year standout with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and his brother Reid, the starting Broncos' quarterback, Braden is no slouch as well with his gridiron credentials. He was an integral member of Dakota Collegiate's 10 – 0 run to the Manitoba highschool Championship. Braden was twice named Defensive Player of the year for Manitoba high schools. In 2015, his first year with the Kamloops Broncos, Braden was selected as a BCFC All Star Linebacker. He then played for Acadia University for the 2016 and 2017 campaigns, culminating with an AUS Championship in the Loney Bowl.

Coach Vankoughnett is in his first season as a Coach and is currently attending Fire Fighting School in hopes of being a part of an Auxilary Fire Department.

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Offense

JESSE NEUFELD

OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR

Jesse Neufeld enters his second season as Offensive Coordinator. Neufeld has participated in the growth of the Kamloops Broncos since 2010, playing both QB and SB during his 5 year career.

Jesse was awarded the Presidents Award for Dedication in 2013 and was also a member of the 2009 undefeated Leduc Tigers as offensive assistant, where he began in 2008. The Broncos alumnus has participated in multiple coaching clinics as both coach and quarterback, using his experience to guest coach at the minor and high school level. Neufeld also has ties with the BC Lions, where he began as film assistant in 2012. Jesse is currently completing his law degree at A Thompson Rivers University law and is a prospective Juris Doctorate of 2019.

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DARRYL CHOW

OFFENSIVE ASSISTANT

Darryl Chow is one of the founding members of the Kamloops Broncos and the Kamloops Cowboys. He has 43 years of coaching experience including 17 years with the BCFL. With the Broncos, Chow has had roles as QB coach, Assistant to the Head Coach, Head Coach, General Manager and Board Member.

Currently he is an offensive and team assistant coach. Coach Chow was awarded the title of B.C. Secondary School Okanagan Junior Football Coach in 1989/1991. For 20 years, Chow has participated in the annual Western Canadian All Star Football Camp at Simon Fraser University as both junior Defensive coordinator and Offensive coordinator. Most recently, Coach Chow participated as a guest clinician at the Jay Prepchuck QB and Receiver Camp. Locally, Chow coached 34 years at the high school level including head coaching stints with the Westsyde Blue Wave , Valleyview Vikings and as a co-coach of the Interior Selects with Brad Yamaoka.

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JOE LIBERATORE

OFFENSIVE ASSISTANT

Giuseppe “Joe” Liberatore enters his 3rd year as an assistant with the Kamloops Broncos, and is in his first year coaching the Offensive Line. Coach Liberatore began coaching football and rugby in 1986 and has over 30 years of coaching experience at the Secondary and Post-Secondary levels, including being one of the founding members of the Kamloops Cowboys, the predecessor of the Kamloops Broncos. Currently, he coaches both football and rugby at the high school level with the Westsyde Blue Wave.

Coach Liberatore is constantly upgrading his coaching knowledge through his participation in numerous Coaching Clinics and the AFCA High School Coaches Academy; by visiting numerous Collegiate Spring Camps; and through the NCCP certification programme at the Competition Development level.

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JEREMY WHITE

OFFENSIVE ASSISTANT

In his 11 years as an active player, Coach White has always been an elite championship level athlete. From his highschool days as part of the '94 Kam Hi Red Devils Provincial Finalist squad through multiple trips to the Canadian Championships with the Okanagan Sun, Coach White's playing career was capped off at the University level with a Vanier Cup ring as a starting receiver for the Year 2000 Ottawa Gee Gees.With the Okanagan Sun, Jeremy was selected an an All Canadian Receiver. He has set numerous records including:

most catches in a game

most catches in a season

most touchdowns in a season

most touchdowns in a playoff game (4 in the B.C. championship)

This will be Jeremy White's 5th season as a Receiver Coach for the Broncos.

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