Ottawa Sooners historic championship team photo
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Ottawa Sooners Football Est. 1960

65+ Years of Championship Football

β€œOnce a Sooner, Always a Sooner”

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The Sooners Legacy

Six decades of championship football, community impact, and the relentless pursuit of excellence.

1960

Founding of the Ottawa Sooners

The Ottawa Sooners Football Club is established, beginning a tradition that would become one of the most successful programs in Canadian Junior Football.

πŸ† National Champions
1974

First National Championship

Head Coach Jim Chiarelli leads the Sooners to their first Canadian Junior Football League National Championship.

πŸ† National Champions
1979

National Championship #2

Head Coach Ace Powell guides Ottawa to its second National Championship.

πŸ† National Champions
1984

National Championship #3

The Sooners capture another Canadian title under Head Coach Jim Daley.

πŸ† National Champions
1992

National Championship #4

Under Head Coach Greg Marshall, Ottawa secures its fourth National Championship and cements its status as one of Canada's elite junior football programs.

1997

Quebec Champions

First Manson Cup Championship after joining the Quebec Junior Football League.

2001

Quebec Champions

Another championship season and continued player development success.

2002

Quebec Champions

Back-to-back excellence and continued dominance.

2009

Return to the OFC

The Sooners return to the Ontario Football Conference and CJFL competition.

2022

New Leadership Era

Kevin Ling assumes leadership of the organization, helping rebuild the program and restore competitive expectations.

2026

The Next Chapter

The Ottawa Sooners continue pursuing National Championship #5 while expanding player development, alumni engagement, and community impact.

Championship History

4 National Championships

Four times the Ottawa Sooners stood atop Canadian junior football. Four coaches. Four legendary teams.

πŸ† 1974
1974 Ottawa Sooners National Championship team photo

1974 National Champions

Head Coach Jim Chiarelli

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πŸ† 1979
1979 Ottawa Sooners Armadale Cup Champions team photo

1979 National Champions

Head Coach Ace Powell

πŸ† 1984
1984 Ottawa Sooners National Championship team photo

1984 National Champions

Head Coach Jim Daley

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πŸ† 1992
1992 Ottawa Sooners Canadian Bowl Champions team photo

1992 National Champions

Head Coach Greg Marshall

Leadership History

Head Coaches

Every era of Sooners football has been shaped by the coaches who led the charge.

National Champion Coach
Kevin Ling
2022–Present
Geoff Graham
2016
John Buck
2014–2015
Matt Murfitt
2012–2013
Andy McEvoy
2009–2011
Mike McCarthy
2003–2008
Barry Gregory
2001–2002
Carlo Disipio
2000
Mark Damiano
1998–1999
Frank Farinaccio
1996–1997
Mike Morris
1995
Wayne Giardino
1994
Greg MarshallπŸ†
1991–1993
Bob Stephen
1989–1990
Denis Benoit
1988
Chris Thompson
1987
Bob St. George
1985–1986
Jim DaleyπŸ†
1982–1984
Ace PowellπŸ†
1976–1981
Gene Robillard
1975
Jim ChiarelliπŸ†
1972–1974
Matt Anthony
1971
Don Holtby
1967–1970
Jock Simpson
1966
Jack Donaghy
1965
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The Sooners Brotherhood

For over six decades, the Ottawa Sooners have developed athletes, leaders, coaches, business professionals, and community builders. The legacy of the Sooners extends far beyond the football field.

20+
CFL Alumni
65+
Years Strong
1000s
Lives Shaped
Since 1960

The Next Chapter Is Waiting.

Since 1960, generations of players have worn the β€œS”. Will you be next?

β€œOnce a Sooner, Always a Sooner”