Academy Updates

5 March 2025

2025 CFL Mentorship Insights

Last week, six current and former CFL players were invited to our League's HQ in Toronto for a once-in-a-lifetime experience pulling the curtains back on the business of our game. In this first segment, we hear from Elliott Brown, Micah Teitz, Charlie Power, Jovan Santos-Knox, Theo Grant & Sergio Castillo as they reflect their experiences!

In this segment, we hear from Elliott Brown, Micah Teitz, Charlie Power, Jovan Santos-Knox, Theo Grant & Sergio Castillo reflect on where they might work in the CFL once they are done playing!

27 February 2025

CFLPA Academy Profile | Shayne Gauthier of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers

From the football field to the work site! 💪🏽🔌 Shayne Gauthier of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers opens up about balancing his CFL career and running his own business, Haut Electrical. Watch the full story in the CFLPA Academy Profile!

To check out Haut Electrical, please visit: https://hautelectrical.ca/

29 August 2024

CFLPA Academy Profile | Larry Dean with Brett Lauther

Join us for an in-depth conversation with #CFL standout Larry Dean, as he sits down with Brett Lauther to discuss his remarkable journey through the world of football. In this captivating interview, Larry opens up about his illustrious career on the field, sharing behind-the-scenes stories from his time as a professional athlete all the way to his new role in football operations with the #Saskatchewan #Roughriders!

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19 August 2024

CFLPA Academy Profile | Adam Bighill

Enjoy our full-length conversation with Adam Bighill!

CFLPA Academy | Career Transitions

The CFLPA Academy is working with former members who have transitioned out of sport and into new careers post-football.

CFLPA Academy | 2024 Off-Season

CFL Players' Association members mandated the creation of the player development resource provided for all Active CFL players in 2016. Our team at the CFLPA Academy are ecstatic to announce we have just completed our most comprehensive, and successful off-season of programming ever.

CFLPA Academy | Athabasca University

Athabasca University provides learning for life. Through the achievements of its students, faculty and staff, AU stands out as a provider of high quality post-secondary education.

Eligible CFLPA Academy members (partners and spouses included) are entitled to receive FREE COURSE CREDITS as a result of this amazing partnership.

4 June 2024

CFLPA Academy | Shift Group

Many of us have long seen our sport as our primary identity, making the shift to new careers post-playing a bit uncomfortable and intimidating. That's why we're excited about teaming up with Shift Group, aiming to make this transition more seamless and less stressful. It provides an excellent avenue for retired athletes seeking a career with unlimited earning potential that fulfills our competitive nature.

Shift Group also helps with generally learning the key skills of motivating and influencing others to take action. Key for any job hunt in any profession, and a critical part of almost any role you land!

So, if you're looking for ways to enhance your sales skills or explore career placement opportunities, this could be an ideal opportunity for you!

4 June 2024

CFLPA Academy | Sport Leadership with Royal Roads University

In this course you'll hone competencies to excel in self, team, and organizational leadership within a sports context. Dive into real-world sport cases and challenges as your training ground.

Collaborate with your cohort and instructor to pinpoint your leadership strengths and chart a personal development path.

This course is open enrolment and enjoys a diverse learning community of sport leaders from practitioners, to sport administrators, officials, sport journalists, athletes, directors, agents and advisors.

Sincere and ongoing thanks to Dr. Jennifer Walinga, and the full Royal Roads University team for your collaboration, and continued hard work!

3 June 2024

CFLPA Academy | Private Housing Network

The Private Housing Network is a coalition of over 1,000 professional real estate agents catering to 330 regions throughout North America. In addition to being available to facilitate all CFLPA members in acquisitions and sales of properties, the Private Housing Network will also help educate CFLPA members about all things real estate.

As part of this partnership, the Private Housing Network will extend its support to all Academy members (AND THEIR FAMILIES) through real estate educational initiatives and mentorship programs. Their assistance will include various real estate areas, such as home or apartment procurement or leasing, divestment of primary and secondary residences, and residential, commercial, or land investment opportunities.