FrankPanos Head Coach 1st Season (2011) MTW Coaching Staff

Dedicated professional with 10 years of increasingly-responsible experience gained at York University, 9 years of simultaneous progressive experience through the Ontario Varsity Football League, and 10 years of recruiting experience at the university level. 12 years of experience coaching at the senior varsity level in the OVFL. 10 years as head coach and 2 years as assistant head coach.   Take pride in maintaining a winning record of 62 wins/ 24 losses/ 1 overtime loss with 3 Provincial Championships in a highly-competitive football league.  Offer the added benefit of 12 concurrent years of experience as a Strength Coach.  Began football career playing Offensive/Defensive Line and regularly selected by coach to start in virtually every game.  Passionately committed to contributing to MTW's positive image by stressing the value of sportsmanship, ongoing learning and development.

• Collaborated with newly-hired Offensive Co-Ordinator to create and update offensive play-book; personally accountable for overseeing all blocking schemes and assisted in run game co-ordination (York University)
• Nominated twice (2001 and 2002) for the Gino Fracas Award as the most outstanding volunteer coach (York University)
• Selected consecutive years by peers OVFL coach of the year (Wettges Conference) 2009 and 2010.
• Picked to serve as Varsity Head Coach for all-star game in 2003 and 2004 (Ontario Varsity Football League – East)
• Maintained the following exemplary record as Head Coach (Ontario Varsity Food League):

• As Assistant Head Coach, guided Toronto Thunder to secure 2001 championship (Ontario Varsity Football League)
• Selected as Defensive Co-Ordinator for all-star game in 2001/2002  (Ontario Varsity Football League – East)
• Chosen by Head Coach as All-Star Coach – T.S.S.A.A. Team for 1994 and 1995 (Toronto Secondary School Athletic Association)
• Directed Leaside High toward winning the City Championship – Tier II Division in Fall 1992 (Toronto Secondary School Athletic Association)

     Playing

• Elected as Team Captain in 1990 (University of Guelph)
• Chosen by coach as Starter from first 1988 to final year 1992 (University of Guelph)
• Appointed Member of Team Committee from 1990 to 1992 (University of Guelph)
• Gained admittance to 300 and 1,000 lb. clubs, thereby reaching top ranking in strength training (University of Guelph)
• Picked to play on Toronto All-Star Team as Defensive Line and Long Snapper in Spring 1987 and Spring 1988 (T.S.S.A.A.)
• Voted Team Captain in 1985, 1986, and 1987 (Leaside High)
• Recognized as best lineman in 1987 and most improved player in 1986 (Leaside High)

Coaching

York University,Toronto  1994-2003

1994-2003:  Offensive Line Coach / Special Teams Assistant 
2001-2002:  Assistant – Part-Time / Full-Time
1994-2003:  Offensive Line Coach

Ontario Varsity Football League, Toronto 

2011-Head Coach –Metro Toronto Wildcats
2002-2010:  Head Coach – Toronto Thunder
2001-2002:  Assistant Head Coach – Toronto Thunder  
2000:  Interim Head Coach – Lawrence Park Wildcats
1999:  Assistant Head Coach/ Offensive Co-Ordinator – Lawrence Park Wildcats

Toronto Secondary School Athletic Association, Toronto  Spring 1994/Spring 1995

Offensive Line and Special Teams Assistant Coach – T.S.S.A.A. All-Star Team

Northern Football Conference, Toronto   Spring 1993/ Spring 1994

Offensive & Defensive Line Coach – Toronto Eagles

Leaside High School, Toronto  1992-1993, 2004

Assistant Offensive Co-Ordinator / Assistant Special Teams Co-Ordinator / Offensive & Defensive Line Coach 

Playing

University of Guelph, Guelph • Offensive Tackle/Long Snapper   1988-1992
Leaside High, Toronto • Defensive End, Offensive Tackle, Long Snapper, & Centre 1984-1988
Michigan State University • Attended Summer Football Camp  Summer 1986

Training Camps 

Hamilton Tiger Cats CFL (Guest coach)  2005
Buffalo Bills NFL Training Camp   1995, 1997, 2000, 2002, 2003 and 2004
Pittsburgh Steelers NFL Training Camp  1998
Notre Dame University Spring Camp/Clinic   1996
Penn State University Spring Camp/Clinic 1995
Etobicoke Football Clinic  1995

Education

York University • Completed Levels I, II, and III of National Coaching Certification Program
University of Guelph • B.A. – General Studies

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) • Member in Good Standing since 1997