COACHING STAFF
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Corey Chamblin enters his first season as head coach with the Roughriders bringing a wealth of pro and collegiate experience. Prior to joining the Green and White, Chamblin was most recently the Defensive Coordinator and Defensive Backs Coach with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Chamblin spent three seasons working with the defensive backs in Calgary where the Stamps secondary had great success and were looked upon as some of the toughest defensive backs in the CFL. In 2008 the Stamps claimed the Grey Cup after holding the CFL’s Most Outstanding Player Anthony Calvillo without a touchdown pass in the championship game. Over the course of his time in Calgary, Chamblin led a number of players to great achievements including Brandon Browner who is a current starting cornerback for the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks. When he first arrived in the CFL in 2007, Chamblin served as the Defensive Backs Coach with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers who had the second best pass defence in the CFL. They also held the MOP of that season - Kerry Joseph to a mere 181 passing yards in the Grey Cup game. Since entering the CFL all teams Chamblin has been a part of have always made it to division finals or the Grey Cup each and every year. That winning mentality was evident among his players as he molded and guided Browner, Dwight Anderson and Justin Hickman to being named CFL All-Stars during his time with their respective teams. Before coming to the CFL, the Birmingham, Alabama native spent time coaching in NFL Europe in 2006 where he worked as a defensive assistant and secondary coach for the Frankfurt Galaxy who went on to claim the World Bowl Championship. During that season he helped develop a young Joselio Hanson who went on the following season to sign with the Philadelphia Eagles where he remains a key component of the teams secondary. In addition during the 2006 season, Chamblin completed a coaching internship with the NFL’s Washington Redskins. Chamblin began his coaching career in 2005 when he became an assistant coach at Cumberland University in Tennessee. In high school Chamblin played a variety of positions for the football team including defensive back, linebacker and running back. His versatility as a player led to a full scholarship at Tennessee Tech where he played free safety. Despite going undrafted, Chamblin went on to sign as a free agent with the Baltimore Ravens in 1999. That season he played with Jacksonville Jaguars where he was a member of the team’s first defensive squad and blocked a punt in the AFC Divisional victory over the Miami Dolphins. He remained in the NFL until 2004 spending time with the Green Bay Packers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Denver Broncos and Indianapolis Colts. He rounded out his playing career with the Rhein Fire of NFL Europe. During his time in the NFL Chamblin had the opportunity to play for Mike Tomlin – Head Coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers. At the time Tomlin was the Defensive Backs Coach with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the young age of 29. It was then that Chamblin made the realization that his future would be in coaching. Since that time the two have stayed in touch and Tomlin remains to be a great mentor to Chamblin who feels the young coach blazed a path for others to follow after being named a Head Coach in the NFL at the age of 34. Corey, his wife Samantha, son Karter and their two dogs India and Maggie are excited to make the move to Riderville. |
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Hall returns to the Riders as Defensive Coordinator after spending the last two seasons as head coach of the Edmonton Eskimos where he also led the defence last season. Previous to his time in Edmonton, Hall was a part of the Green and White coaching staff for 15 seasons, eight as defensive coordinator and developed a reputation for fielding a top defence year after year. Before moving into his coaching role, Hall spent nine years playing in the CFL including four seasons with the Roughriders from 1988-1991. He was also a key member of the Roughriders' 1989 Grey Cup Championship team. During his nine year career, Hall saw action in 153 regular season CFL games. He was a member of the Western Division All-Star Team on four occasions, 1983 and 1986 with the Calgary Stampeders and 1988 and 1990 in Saskatchewan. Hall was also named All-CFL for outstanding rookie performance in 1983 with the Stampeders. In 1990, Roughrider fans voted Hall the Roughriders' Most Popular Player. He was named as the Club's nominee for Outstanding Defensive Player in 1988. Hall was born in San Antonio, Texas. He played college football at Colorado State University for the Rams. He signed with the Stampeders as a free agent in 1983 following his college career. With a continued commitment to community involvement, Hall was recognized by the CFLPA in 1990 by winning the Tom Pate award for his outstanding dedication to the CFL, the community and his performances on the field. Following his career with the Riders, Hall continued to be an integral part of the Saskatchewan community as a member of Regina’s O'Neill Titans high school football coaching staff in 1993. Hall continues to be involved with many charities and worthwhile causes, including his annual charity golf tournament, known as the Richie Hall Red Cross Golf Classic in Yorkton, SK, which is in its 20th year. |
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Dyce returns to the Riders and will take over the reigns as offensive coordinator for the team while also working with the running backs. He spent the last two seasons working with the Riders’ strong receiving corps while overseeing the pass attack. Over the course of the past two seasons the Riders receivers have had great success. In 2011, Weston Dressler recorded his second straight season with over 1,000 yards, while Chris Getzlaf had a career high and team leading 1,071 yards. In 2010, the Riders passed for over 5,500 yards. Rider receivers Andy Fantuz, Weston Dressler and Chris Getzlaf all posted career highs in receiving yards while Rob Bagg was on pace for 1,000 yard season before being sidelined with his injury. Before joining the Green and White, the Winnipeg native spent seven seasons with the Blue Bombers where he served as the team’s receivers coach and was in charge of the team’s Canadian player personnel. During his time with the Bombers, Dyce provided leadership and coaching to his receivers, many of which were continually over the 1,000 yard receiving mark each season. Prior to making the transition into coaching in the CFL, Dyce spent seven seasons as the receivers coach with his alma mater the Manitoba Bisons. During his time with the Bisons, the receiving corps produced seven All-Conference players and three All-Canadians. Dyce began his coaching career in 1992 when he joined the staff of the St. Vital Mustangs of the CJFL. He spent two seasons with the Mustangs before making the move to offensive coordinator and receivers coach for the Winnipeg Hawkeyes of the CJFL. He spent the 1994 and 1995 seasons with the Hawkeyes. Bob and his wife Amanda have two daughters, Brooklyn (20) and Ava (4), and one son, Trysten (16). |
 Kris Sweet Run Game Coordinator / Offensive Line Coach |
Sweet enters his first season with the Green and White where he will oversee the run game and lead the offensive line. Sweet has spent the last five years as the offensive line coach with the Calgary Stampeders. In his time with the Stamps, the offensive line came to be known as some of the toughest in the league. They consistently were in the top of the CFL when it came to rushing yards and total offence. Prior to joining the Stamps, Sweet coached the offensive line at Columbia University after spending a year in the same position at Kentucky State. He entered coaching in 1997 as a graduate assistant coach at Tennessee Tech followed by single seasons at Holy Cross and Elon. After that Sweet spent five years at Presbyterian College where he began coaching the running backs and tight ends before being named offensive coordinator in 2003. The Salem, Virginia native got his first taste of the CFL when he served as a guest coach with the B.C. Lions in 2005. Sweet earned three football letters at Salem High and went on to become a three year starting center at Carson-Newman College in Jefferson City, Tennessee. It was there that he also earned his bachelor degree in physical education and masters degree in education. Sweet and his wife Kate have one daughter – Alexandra. |
 Craig Dickenson Special Teams Coordinator |
This will mark Dickenson’s first season with the Green and White as he will take over the reigns as Special Teams Coordinator. Dickenson spent the 2010 season with the NFL’s Oakland Raiders as assistant special teams coordinator. This was Dickenson’s second stint in the NFL as he spent two years in San Diego as a special teams assistant for the Chargers starting in 2000. Highly regarded for his special team schemes, Dickenson spent seven seasons with the Calgary Stampeders where he served as their special teams coordinator for five and worked with the running backs and receivers in his first two years with the team. He also spent one season with the Montreal Alouettes as running backs coach in 2003 before returning to the Stamps. Dickenson’s coaching career began at his alma mater – the University of Montana in 1995 when the Grizzlies captured the NCAA Division 1-AA National Championship. His work with kickers and running backs earned him a position with Utah State where he coached before making the move to the NFL. The former kicker and punter lettered at Montana and graduated with a degree in history and later went on to earn a Master’s Degree in education leadership. In his spare time, Dickenson travels to the mountains where he loves to hike, ski and snowboard. His brother Dave now serves as the Offensive Coordinator for the Calgary Stampeders. |
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Jones is new to the Riders coaching staff and will work closely with the team’s quarterbacks. Jones has spent the last three seasons with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, where he spent the first two seasons coaching the quarterbacks and most recently served as the Ti-Cats offensive coordinator. Prior to moving into coaching, Jones spent eight years as a decorated quarterback in the CFL receiving all-star nods and winning the Most Outstanding Player Award in 2001. His playing career began in 1998 with the B.C. Lions where he spent two seasons before being traded to Winnipeg. In 2004, he went on to play with the Stampeders for the remainder of the season before joining Hamilton in 2005. After attending training camp with Edmonton in 2006, Jones went on to spend the season in broadcasting with CBC. Before returning to the CFL as a coach, Jones became the Director of Football at National Sports Development based in Calgary |
 Jason Tucker Receivers Coach |
Tucker is entering his first season as part of the Riders’ coaching staff and will work with the Green and White’s strong receiving squad. |
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Smith returns to the Green and White for his 16th season. He will continue to coach the Rider linebackers and will work in an advisory capacity with Head Coach Chamblin. He will also act as a facilitator in regards to the Canadian draft. Smith originally joined the Roughriders' coaching staff in May 1997 as linebackers coach. A Level Two Certified National Coach, Smith offers the Roughriders 36 years of coaching experience. Before joining the Green and White on a full-time basis in 1997, Smith gained valuable CFL experience as a Roughrider Guest Coach in 1995 and 1996. Prior to joining the Roughriders, Smith spent five seasons with the Regina Rams of the Prairie Junior Football League as defensive coordinator and linebacker coach. During his coaching stint with the Rams, he won three National Championships. For his coaching efforts, Smith was honoured with a Distinguished Coaching Award of Merit from the Regina High Schools and the Saskatchewan Roughrider Club Award for Recognition of Service to Amateur Football in Saskatchewan. He coached high school football at W.F. Johnson, Thom, Balfour and Scott Collegiates before moving to the Junior ranks. During his high school coaching career, Smith won three City Championships and a Provincial Championship and was awarded two Coach of the Year awards, along with 10 year and 20 year coaching awards from the Regina High Schools Athletic Association. As a teen, Smith played high school football in Regina and then graduated to the Regina Rams program. Alex and his wife Kathy reside in Regina. |
 Mike Walker Defensive Line Coach |
Walker returns to the Riders for his second season leading the defensive line and will continue to use his over 25 years of playing and coaching experience to lead the Green and White defenders. The Indiana native spent the 2010 season as defensive line coach for the Edmonton Eskimos and was a defensive consultant for the Toronto Argonauts in 2008. From 1997 to 2007, he coached the defensive line at his alma mater Washington State as well as four bowl games – two Rose Bowls, Holiday Bowl and the Sun Bowl. During that time he also coached the 2002 Outland Trophy winner Rien Long. Prior to entering the coaching ranks, Walker was a three-time CFL all-star and a four-time All-Eastern Conference selection, playing with both Hamilton (1982-89) and Edmonton (1990-91). He played in four Grey Cup championships, once with Edmonton and three times with Hamilton, winning once in 1986. Walker ended his 10-year playing career with 95.5 quarterback sacks. Mike’s wife Kristen, coaches high school track and was on the track team at Washington State. They have three children; 11-year old daughter Payton, son Marcus who is a graduate student at Arizona State and daughter Taylor who competes in javelin and shot put at Eastern Washington. |
 Barron Miles Defensive Backs Coach |
Miles is the newest member of the Riders defensive staff as he comes to Saskatchewan from the B.C. Lions where he spent the last two seasons as a defensive and player personnel assistant. Miles made the transition into coaching after retiring from a storied 12 year playing career in the CFL. His career began in Montreal where he spent seven seasons as a defensive back before playing his final five years with the Lions. The Nebraska grad was named a Divisional All-Star nine times and a CFL All-Star six times over the course of his playing career. He was named the CFL’s Most Outstanding Rookie in 1998 and set the all-time CFL record for most blocked kicks with 13, and ranks second all-time with 66 interceptions. Over the course of his CFL career, Miles appeared in three Grey Cup championships and helped the Lions capture the title in 2006. Miles and his wife Jennifer have three children. |
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