Elks announce 2025 coaching staff
Mark Kilam's staff sees the return of several former members of the Green and Gold
EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks have finalized their coaching staff for the 2025 season.
The remainder of the staff that will join new Head Coach Mark Kilam was announced by the club on Friday, highlighted by several coordinators who are very familiar to fans of the Green and Gold.
Jordan Maksymic leads the new additions as the Elks Offensive Coordinator and Assistant Head Coach. The St. Albert native previously served as the Double E's offensive coordinator in 2019, and held various other offensive titles in separate stints from 2016-19 and 2011-2013. The defence will be run by former EE linebacker and 2012 CFL's Most Outstanding Defensive Player J.C. Sherritt. The 36-year-old joins the Elks as their Defensive Coordinator and Linebackers Coach after working on a Saskatchewan Roughriders unit that forced a league-high 49 turnovers and boasted the top-ranked rush defence.
The Elks lone full-time returning coach from the 2024 season is Stephen Sorrells, who will retain his title as Offensive Line Coach and Run Game Coordinator.
MORE RETURNING FACES TO THE EE
Demetrious Maxie returns to Edmonton after having capturing the 111th Grey Cup last season as the Toronto Argonauts Defensive Line Coach. Maxie held various titles with Edmonton from 2013 to 2023 and will see expanded responsibilities as Special Teams Coordinator and Defensive Assistant. Franchise legend Jason Tucker also rejoins the Double E after four seasons with the BC Lions. He will serve as the team's Receivers Coach, a position he held with the organization in 2019 and 2009-10. Aaron Grymes will see himself transition from Community Ambassador and Defensive Assistant to Defensive Backs Coach, a position he played as a pro for the Green and Gold for eight seasons.
Rounding out the Elks 2025 coaching staff will be newcomers Trysten Dice (Running Backs Coach and Offensive Assistant), Des Catellier (Special Teams Assistant), and Danny Nesbitt (Defensive Quality Control Coach).
MEDIA AVAILABILITIES
- Head Coach Mark Kilam & VP of Football Operations/GM Ed Hervey will be made available at the CFL's Winter Meetings on Jan. 13 & Jan. 14
- Offensive Coordinator/Asst. Head Coach Jordan Maksymic and Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers Coach J.C. Sherritt may be made available upon request
- A formal introductory press conference will be held at a later date
- What
- Virtual Media Day at the 2025 Winter Meetings
- When
- Monday, January 13 – Mark Kilam (9:00 a.m.)
- Tuesday, January 14 – Ed Hervey (9:00 a.m.)
- Where
- HEAD COACHES MEDIA DAY
- Meeting ID: 282 670 723 352
- Passcode: 4ud7jf3h
- GENERAL MANAGERS MEDIA DAY
- Meeting ID: 277 616 252 019
- Passcode: NQ25kU2B
- HEAD COACHES MEDIA DAY
ELKS 2024 COACHING STAFF
- Mark Kilam – Head Coach
- Jordan Maksymic – Offensive Coordinator, Assistant Head Coach
- J.C. Sherritt – Defensive Coordinator, Linebackers Coach
- Demetrious Maxie – Special Teams Coordinator, Defensive Assistant
- Stephen Sorrells – Offensive Line Coach, Run Game Coordinator
- Jason Tucker - Receivers Coach
- Aaron Grymes – Defensive Backs Coach
- Trysten Dyce – Running Backs Coach, Offensive Assistant
- Des Catellier – Special Teams Assistant
- Danny Nesbitt - Defensive Quality Control Coach
EDMONTON ELKS
The Edmonton Elks are proud members of the Canadian Football League, playing their home games at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, Alberta.
The club, officially renamed the Elks in June of 2021, has a tradition of excellence having won 14 Grey Cup championships (1954-56, 1975, 1978-82, 1987, 1993, 2003, 2005, 2015). Since its founding, the club remains focused on providing outstanding football memories for Edmonton and all of Northern Alberta.
Elks Football… Always Edmonton
