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Looking to learn more about a career or work involving Canadian football? You’ve come to the right place. What is this sport about? Canadian football is played in Canada and consists of two…

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    Ben Cahoon

    (Retired) Receiver · Montreal Alouettes

    Montreal Alouettes Legend Ben Cahoon Reflects On His Hall Of Fame Career

  • Canadian Football

    Tommy Condell

    Offensive Coordinator · Hamilton Tiger-Cats

    Player-Coach Relationships Is What Coaching Football Is All About For Tiger-Cats OC Tommy Condell

  • Canadian Football

    Kris Sweet

    Offensive Line Coach · Howard University

    Offensive Line Coach Kris Sweet Discusses The Importance Of Leadership In Football

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    Vince Magri

    Director of Canadian Scouting · Toronto Argonauts

    Achieving Success In Player Evaluation Requires Seeing The Value In All Organizational Aspects

  • Canadian Football

    Shane Richards

    Offensive Lineman · Toronto Argonauts

    The Road Less Travelled Led Toronto Argonaut Shane Richards To The Top Of The CFL Draft

  • Canadian Football

    Don Sweet

    Retired Place Kicker · Montreal Alouettes

    Former Alouettes Kicker Don Sweet Connects His Work As A School Teacher To Coaching

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    Jordan Reaves

    Defensive Lineman · Saskatchewan Roughriders

    Athletic Versatility Allows Riders Defensive Lineman Jordan Reaves To Thrive In The CFL

  • Canadian Football

    Chris Getzlaf

    Former Wide Receiver · Saskatchewan Roughriders

    Retired Roughriders Receiver Chris Getzlaf Embraced His Role As Hometown Underdog

  • Canadian Football

    Glen Scrivener

    Defensive Lineman · Winnipeg Blue Bombers (Alumni)

    Playing Pro Football Put Tom Pate Winner Glen Scrivener In A Position To Give Back

  • Canadian Football

    Adam Blasetti

    Offensive Line Coach · Calgary Colts

    Adam Blasetti Discusses The Importance of Developing Football And Coaching in Canada

  • Canadian Football

    Brian Dobie

    Head Coach · University of Manitoba Bisons Football

    The Importance Of Building Genuine Relationships In USports Football With Brian Dobie

  • Canadian Football

    Adam Rita

    Head Coach · Berlin Adler

    CFL Icon Adam Rita Advocates For Continued Expansion Of Canadian Football Globally

About Canadian Football

Looking to learn more about a career or work involving Canadian football? You’ve come to the right place.

What is this sport about?
Canadian football is played in Canada and consists of two teams, 12 on the field on each side, competing for control of the ball to get it into the endzone. Similar to American football, with a few differences. The field is 150 yards long and 65 yards wide, while the goalposts are 40 feet high. If you’re interested in what it takes to work or compete in Canadian football, keep reading!

h3>Why do we have a section dedicated to this sport?

As a Canadian based site, there’s no way we could leave out Canadian Football! The sport is particularly popular in Western Canada.

Through powerful interviews with people working in football in various roles, we let you discover the answers to your questions from successful people.

On this page, you will find out how to get a career in football and how to get started in a job and building a career involving Canadian football.

So, what’s next?

You can also access content from sport pros working for Canadian football organizations on the business side of sport.

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