Northstars 2012
Rob moved to Edmonton in 1981 to begin teaching and coached at Victoria Composite High School, Queen Elizabeth High School, and Harry Ainlay High School. He left teaching in 1988 but still remained on the coaching staff at McNally High School . During those years Rob coached, he had 3 City Conference Championship Teams and One Provincial Championship as an assistant at Harry Ainlay.
Rob had the opportunity to take in Football Clinics involving the legends of the sport including the likes of Woody Hayes (Ohio State) and Joe Montana (San Francisco 49'ers). Rob's experience will only help to enhance all those athletes who seek his tutelage.
Rob has garnered the respect of all those involved in the Sherwood Park Minor Football Program and while coaching with the Atom Eskimos won a provincial championship and as the head coach of the Pee-Wee Raiders was voted by his peers as the CDMFA Coach of the year. The Raiders were also voted the top defensive team.
Robert MacKenzie
Offensive Coordinator
The Northstars are excited to have Coach 'Mack' continue with the team as our new Offensive Coordinator after a very successful 4 year term as Head Coach.
Rob began coaching in 1977 while in his third year at Lakehead University (1975 - 1979). After completion of his Honours Degree in Physical Education he went to NCAA Div. II St. Cloud State University Huskies (1979 - 1981) for two years as an assistant with the Offensive and Defensive Lines. During this time Rob took his teacher certification and completed his post graduate level courses in Sport Psychology.
Rob Wilson
Head Coach
Coach Rob brings 14 years of coaching experience, and 8 years of playing experience on both sides of the border, to the Northstars as our new Head Coach. Rob is very excited to carry on the Northstars tradition of excellence and brings tremendous energy to the team. Recent coaching accomplishments;
- Northstars Defensive Coordinator in 2010 and Defensive coach in 2009.
- Adrossan Bisons Defensive Back Coach - 2010 Mile Conference Champions
- Sherwood Park Bulldogs Defensive Coordinator - 2010 CDMFA Tier 1 Finalists
- Sherwood Park Broncos Defensive Coordinator - 2008 CDMFA Tier II Champions
Kenton Martz
Defensive Coordinator
The Northstars are excited to have Coach Martz, a Northstars alumni, to join the team as our new Defensive Coordinator.
Coach Martz coached at Salsibury from 1999-2008. During his time at Salsibury held a number of positions including; Defensive Coordinator, Defensive Back Coach, and Linebackers Coach.
In 2007 Coach Martz was the Defensive Coordinator and Defensive Backs Coach for Team North.
Dave MacKinnon
Special Teams Coordinator
The Northstars are excited to have Dave MacKinnon, a Northstars alumni, to join the team as our new Special Teams Coordinator.
Dave will be continuing as the Head Coach of the Adrossan Bisons in addition to taking on this new role with the Northstars.
Coach MacKinnon brings a wealth of experience to the team including;
Playing Experience
- A product of SPMFA (atom - bantam)
- Salisbury Sabres (1982 - 84) winning Edm. City Championship and Sabres MVP award (centre, D tackle and long snapper)
- U of A Golden Bears (1986 & 86) as offensive guard & long snapper
- Edmonton Wildcats (1987 - 89) as centre and long snapper
Coaching Experience
- NCCP Level II
- Atom Warriors - offensive coordinator
- 06 Sal Sabres as OL, DL & Special teams coordinator
- 2007 Atom Broncos - offensive coordinator
Position Coaches to be Announced Soon