Three-time Grey Cup champion quarterback Anthony Calvillo will talk about the coaches who influenced his development this weekend when Football B.C. hosts the Orange Helmet Awards in conjunction with its annual conference.
Calvillo, 41, announced his retirement in January after a celebrated career in the CFL. He was named the league鈥檚 most outstanding player three times and leads all quarterbacks in overall passing yards, completions and touchdown throws.
He will tell amateur football coaches at B.C. high schools and clubs what the game looks like from the pivot position.
鈥淎nthony will give coaches a very real perspective of the quarterback position, which is so intricate at every level,鈥� said Football B.C. technical director Dino Geremia.
鈥淎nthony will provide our coaches with a true player鈥檚 view while identifying all the expectations that coaches put on quarterbacks, either purposefully or many times by the assumption of the quarterback role on the offense and team. Our coaches will learn some of the fundamentals and techniques, but the most valuable will be Anthony鈥檚 ability to get inside the head of a quarterback.鈥�
In recent years, Football B.C. has put a strong emphasis on coach certification and training in an effort to ensure skill development and player safety.
The are supported by the B.C. Lions and begin 5:30 p.m. April 4 at the Westin Bayshore. Tickets are $200. Calvillo will deliver the keynote address and proceeds support amateur football.
The Football B.C. conference runs April 5 and 6 at Notre Dame Regional Secondary in Renfrew. Registration is $90. For more information and to register, visit .
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