MEET OUR HEAD COACHES

CHRIS MCCARTHY-BRIDEAU – U14 HEAD COACH

The Kingston Grenadiers are incredibly excited to announce the appointment of Chris Mccarthy -Brideau as their new U14 Head Coach!

New to the Grenadiers leadership but certainly not new to the football Community, Coach Mccarthy -Brideau started out with the Grenadiers as a player, wearing #26 on the inaugural Grenadier Junior Varsity team and was a part of their first championship in 2014. Since then, he has been involved in various roles and as a coach with both tackle and flag football teams in the Kingston area at the minor, high school and university levels for the past 20 years with a few regional and provincial championships along the way.  

As a Grens Alumni himself, his shares the organization’s goals of helping our kids go back to their high school, move on to university, CJFL and other life paths they chose, having had the experience of a lifetime where they became better players and leaders while making friendships that will last a lifetime. “I hope we can get as many kids participating as possible because I know firsthand how great of an experience it can be.” Said Mccarthy -Brideau, “I’m eager to get the season started and just as anxious as the boys! I want to contribute to helping grow grassroot football within the Kingston community and I’m motivated to cultivate a winning culture and mentality, that will help to launch our youngest group of athletes into successful Grenadiers for years to come, making this a full circle moment for me.”  

RICK MILES – U16 HEAD COACH

The Kingston Grenadiers welcome back Richard "Rick" Miles as their U16 Head Coach for the 2025 season.

Coach Miles took over the leadership of the Junior team last season, and what a season it was! The U16 team finished 3^rd in the AAA Eastern Division with a record of 5-3, finishing up the season with a long trip to Windsor to fold to the Essex ravens. Miles has brought a wealth of experience and knowledge, as an educator, as coach and as a former football player. Miles is a retired teacher with the Upper Canada District School Board, where he coached the Thousand Island Pirates (TISS) football for 23 years at the junior and senior level in Brockville. In 2016, he received the Brockville Sports Person of the Year Coaching Award for a lifetime commitment to coaching and his work with the TISS football program.  For Rick, this will be his 10^th year with the Grenadiers. His resume with the Gren’s includes coaching all defensive and offensive positions as well as serving as DC and OC, Defensive Linemen Coach and Head Coach throughout the years.

“We will do everything each day as a TEAM to build on last year’s successes.” Miles said in a statement. “I’m remarkably fortunate to have been afforded the privilege of coaching at places where life’s journey has created strong personal connections for me that fill me with pride. I think there is a responsibility to give back and grow the sport and I’m looking forward to working with our younger coaches to help them take over the reins."

MARK MAGEE  – U18 HEAD COACH

You can’t say Grenadiers and not associated the name with Coach Magee! Beyond his proven record as a coach, Mark has demonstrated a deep understanding of the local football landscape and its people, our organization’s culture and a commitment to give back to our community.  Mark is a graduate of the Queen's University Technological Internship Program and teaches at Frontenac Secondary. Mark has more than 30 years of experience coaching minor, high school and university football. He started at LCVI, and QECVI in the early 80's winning 3 KASSAA championships at LCVI and more recently, numerous KASSAA, National Capital and OFSSA Championship bowl games as an assistant and head coach of the Frontenac SS Falcons. Magee joined the Queen’s Gaels coaching staff in 2011 for 7 years, six as the running backs coach.  This will be Mark’s 9^th season with the Grenadiers where last season, he led the senior varsity team through an incredible season, full of ups and downs, finishing the season with a record of 7-1, 278 points for and 144 against. 2025 is sure shaping up to the “Unfinished Business” year!

“The Grenadiers is a great program, and I could not be more excited to lead the Senior Varsity team, again this season,” said Magee. “I am committed to bringing the Grens a team they can be proud of both on and off the field.” Magee has high expectations of what is possible for the players. “We are going to set a high bar in everything we do,” he said. “It’s our job as coaches to develop our players and hold everyone accountable. If we identify the right kids and put them in the best position possible while fostering a positive environment for the players, I think success on the field will follow.” Grens Nation is thrilled to welcome back Coach Mark Magee as their U18 Head Coach.