Ron Chatelain - Head Coach
Ron has previous coaching experience with the Six Nations Arrows Express and Six Nations Chiefs
Cam Bomberry - Assistant Coach
A former National Lacrosse League player, Cam assist Rebels head coach Ron Chatelain in the offensive end of the Rebels game plans.
Derek General - Goalie Coach
This is Derek's 5th year with the Rebels as their goalie coach. Derek played from 1997 to 2005 (9 years) in the National Lacrosse League for 5 different teams (Rochester Knighthawks, Albany Attack, New Jersey Storm and the Buffalo Bandits) as a goalie. Derek played in 79 regular season games. Won 10 with 20 losses and a goals against average of 14.01. Derek played in 7 playoff games split between the Rochester Knighthawks in 1997 & 1998 and the 2004 & 2005 Buffalo Bandits. Derek has a wife and 1 son.
Murray Porter Jr. - Assistant Coach
Murray enter his 2nd year as an assistant coach for the Rebels. Murray plays for the Six Nations Chiefs of the Major Lacrosse Series. Porter also has played for the Ohsweken Warriors of the Senior B League during the 2010 summer months. In 2009, Murray had a goal and an assist in 9 games while accumulating 45 penalty minutes for the Warriors. In 2008, Murray had 4 Pts (1G, 3A) with 35 PIM for the Mohawk Stars.
Murray is a graduate of the Six Nations Rebels. Murray began his Jr career in 2003 with the Rebels. Murray played in 18 regular season games netting 18 Pts (4G, 14A) with 155 penalty minutes. Murray added 17 playoff games contributing 9 assists with 95 penalty minutes.
Murray dressed for one games in 2003 for the Six Nations Jr A Arrows as he accumulated 4 minutes in penalties. Murray would go on to play three more years for the Arrows until 2006. Murray finished his Jr A career with 12 points on 3 goals and 9 assists in 37 games with 164 penalty minutes. Murray also played in 13 post-season games at the Jr. A level. Roger had 2 goals, 2 assists for 4 points with 46 penalty minutes.
Jason Johns - Assistant Coach
Now Jason will be making that jump from being a player to being a coach. The Rebels welcome Jason to the coaching ranks.
1st Year as Rebels Assistant Coach
6-Year Rebels - Defensive Player
Hold Franchise Record for Most Career Post-Season Games Played: 64
J. A. MacDonald Trophy (OLA Jr B League Champions) 2007 & 2008
Founders Cup Championship (Canadian Jr B Champions) 2007 & 2008
Western Conference Titles - 2007, 2008
South West Division Titles - 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Career: (Combined) GP153 G17 A68 Pts85 PIM190
(Regular) GP89 G11 A42 Pts53 PIM119
Post Season Totals: GP64 G6 A26 Pts32 PIM71
(Playoffs) GP52 G5 A21 Pts26 PIM41
(Founders Cup) GP12 G1 A5 Pts6 PIM30
2010 (Regular) GP16 G1 A6 Pts7 PIM37; (Playoffs) GP11 G0 A6 Pts6 PIM10
2009 (Regular) GP19 G0 A6 Pts6 PIM33; (Playoffs) GP15 G1 A10 Pts11 PIM12
2008 (Regular) GP17 G4 A5 Pts9 PIM35; (Playoffs) GP13 G1 A3 Pts4 PIM11; (Founders Cup) GP6 G1 A3 Pts4 PIM4
2007 (Regular) GP16 G3 A6 Pts9 PIM2; (Playoffs) GP13 G3 A2 Pts5 PIM8; (Founders Cup) GP6 G0 A2 Pts2 PIM26
2006 (Regular) GP19 G3 A17 Pts20 PIM10
2005 (Regular) GP2 G0 A2 Pts2 PIM2
Trainer - Kate Stefan
Kate joined the Rebels late in the 2009 Regular season and quickly became an important part of the Rebels Bench Staff.
Kate enters her 3rd year with the Rebels as their trainer. Kate lives in Port Dover, Ontario.
Here are some of Kate's creditentials:
Bachelor of Physical Activity Studies (Fitness and Lifestyle concentration) from University of Regina 2002, Diploma in Sports Injury Management from Sheridan College 2005, Diploma in Massage Therapy from Ontario College of Health and Technology 2009.
Became a Certified Athletic Therapist in 2005
Previously worked as Trainer/Athletic Therapist for: Hamilton Lady Avalanche W-USL 2007; Burlington Chiefs Jr. A Lacrosse 2006; Hamilton Tiger-Cats training camp 2004; Brock University Wrestling Team (CIS champs 2004); University of Regina Cougars Women's Basketball Team (CIS champions 2001); and various grappling/ brazilian jiu-jitsu/ muay thai events in the GTA
Worked at Queen-West Physiotherapy in Simcoe
Strength & Conditioning Coach - Matt Green
Matt Green - This is the 2nd Year for Matt with the Rebels. Matt is the owner of Freestyle Fitness. What inspires you? Matt will tell you that it comes from the spirit within. He has worked closely with hundreds of personal clients in helping them find that spirit while coaching them to achieve their personal greatness. As a sought after motivational speaker Matthew has delivered key note addresses to audiences on topics such as "The Power of 1" : Exponential Influence, "Greatness Is Inside": Finding the Power Within, Life's Road Map, "Leadership 101": Integrity, Being, and Doing, and Identity: Equity vs Equality for such organizations as the Hamilton Centre for Civic Inclusion, Hamilton District School Board (at the elementary, high school, and board staff level), Six Nations Welfare, and New Credit of the Mississauga First Nations Health Promotions. As a speaker, coach, or personal fitness consultant Matthew Green is whole heartedly committed to improving the over all quality of live for his audiences and clients.
Matthew's gift as a powerful motivator brings 10 years of coaching experience to Freestyle Fitness. As an Acadia Axemen Alumni, Matthew spent 4 years in Nova Scotia as a Captain and 2-time Atlantic Conference All Star in the position of Free Safety. Upon graduation from Acadia University, he traveled to Munich, Germany to coach and play for the Starnberg Argonauts of the Bavarian American Football League. While overseas he was given the opportunity to work with two of Germany's top strength and conditioning coaches, Boris and Roman Boeven. This opportunity enabled him to develop both North American and European training techniques which together provide the knowledge and skill necessary to successfully attain an elite performance level.
Upon returning home to Hamilton, Matthew concluded his football career with the McMaster Marauders and began working with childhood friend Craig Spear at Freestyle Fitness. Together they created what has become Hamilton's premier Fitness Boot Camp program. In 2006 was the recipient of the prestigious JC Holland award for Sport due to his commitment to promoting active living in the community. A community activist, Matthew is committed to financially assisting youth pursue post secondary education through his involvement with various scholarship and bursary programs.
Currently Matthew can been watched on CHTV @ Home as a monthly reoccurring guest fitness expert, educating the viewers on various fitness interests. While sharing time between the Hamilton TV studio location and the Six Nations program, Matthew is also the Conditioning Coach for the 2007 Junior A Minto Cup Champion Six Nations Arrows Express Lacrosse team. Following this success, Matt was recently named the Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Rochester Knighthawks of the National Lacrosse League. An expert of both physical and mental peak performance Matthew works to coach his athletes to compete at their highest peak potential.
Other groups and events he consults with include Hamilton Police Services, Hamilton Emergency Services, Hamilton AA/AAA Rep Minor hockey, Tom Longboat 10-km run, Six Nations Biggest Loser, Climb for Cancer, Six Nations March Break Kids Camp, New Credit March Break Camp, ILA Youth Soccer, Hamilton Conservation Authority, Six Nations Long Term Care, Iroquois National Lacrosse U-19 team, and the Afro Canadian Caribbean Association.
