Leith Fisken - Head Coach
lead the Gators to three L.O.S.S.A titles and two Metro Bowl appearances. Leith would also represent Team Ontarioin 2007 under Acadia University legend Lee Barette and Offensive guru Chris Coulson. After being named the 2009 Senior Football most valuable player for the Gators, Leith attended the University of Ottawa. While in Ottawa Leith played four seasons for the Ottawa Junior Riders in the QJFL under Max Palladino and Robert Bento. During his time with the Junior Riders Leith was able to capture a QJFL championship in 2010 and the team’s most valuable offensive player award in 2011. During Leith’s time in Ottawa, Leith was mentored by Canadian football Hec Crighton winners Brad Sinopoli and Larry Mohr. Following his graduation from Ottawa University, Leith spent one season with the
Ottawa Invaders under former Texas-El Paso Miners (NCAA Divison 1) and Ottawa GeeGees Quarterback, Wayne Jacobs. Leith enjoyed working with coach Jacobs and fellow Quarterback colleague, Jeff Hildreth from Bishops University. Leith’s coaching career began in 2013 with Ashbury College as a Quarterback coach, under the watchful eye of
former Toronto Argo and Queens Gael, Jon Landon. Ashbury was able to capture the CISAA championship that
season before falling in the semi-finals of the metro bowl. Following the CISAA season Leith moved back home to Whitby where he would play three seasons with the GTA All-Stars where he would team up with Hec Crighton winner Tommy Dennison, the formidable quarterback duo finished the 2014 season number one and number three in the league in all passing categories respectfully. Following his rookie season with GTA, Leith would have a brief stint in the CJFL becoming the starting quarterback for the now dissolved Burlington Braves. After taking a brief break from Football, Leith moved to Quinte West in 2016 where He and his Wife Veronica and two young children reside today. In 2017, Leith teamed up with President and Coach Peter Gabriel, for the inaugural season of the Quinte Skyhawks. After the season Leith would step away to focus on his professional career. Fast forward to 2024 Leith returned to the Skyhawks for the U14 OSFL fall season as both a quarterback coach and offensive assistant. The team would go on to finish the season 6-1 before falling in the semi-finals of the OSFL championship. Leith is excited for his new opportunity with an exceptional organization and looks to lead the Quinte Skyhawks into national contention in the near future. Leith Is a proven winner and leader both on and off the football field, and will demand his players respect the game, embrace the community, and wear the Skyhawks name with Pride
COACH JEREMY BELL - DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR/STRENGTH & CONDITIONING COACH
Skyhawks nation is excited to announce the hiring of Jeremy Bell as the 2025 Defensive Coordinator & Strength/Conditioning Coach for our CJFL Skyhawks Football Team. Coach Bell brings over 15 years of experience as a player and coach to our football program, with a proven track record of success at every level of the game. As a former player and former coach with the Okanagan Sun, Coach Jeremy brings with him the mindset of what it takes to be a champion! His dedication to mentorship, skill development, and fostering a winning culture has made him a respected leader both on and off the field.
Playing Career:
Okanagan Sun (CJFL) – 4-year starter at defensive back and punt returner (2005-2009).
University of Alberta (U SPORTS) – (2010-2011).
Coaching Career:
University of Alberta – Assistant Defensive Backs Coach (2012).
Harry Ainlay JV (Edmonton, AB) – Defensive Assistant (2013).
WP Wagner High School (Edmonton, AB) – Defensive Coordinator (2014).
Edmonton Wildcats (CJFL) – Strength and Conditioning Coach (2015).
Team Alberta Flag Football – Defensive Coordinator (2017).
Okanagan Sun (CJFL) – Defensive Backs Coach & Head Strength Coach (2022-2024).
Strength and Conditioning Expertise:
Jeremy has over 12 years of experience developing athletes across 17 different sports. His training programs have produced:
7 athletes invited to the CFL National Scouting Combine.
21 U SPORTS scholarship athletes and 4 NCAA Division 1 athletes.
14 Provincial / National team athletes
Coach Bell has also had the opportunity to train a number of CFL players as well as a prominent NFL player while he was with the Tennessee Titans.
Additionally, Jeremy has worked extensively with provincial and national sport organizations, providing strength training and educational programming to help athletes and coaches optimize performance.
Coaching Philosophy:
Jeremy’s passion for coaching began at 16, and his commitment to the game has only grown since. A firm believer in the transformative power of football, he strives to mentor and inspire athletes to reach their full potential both on the field and in life. His ability to communicate effectively, build trust, and create common ground has been instrumental in helping teams and individuals achieve their goals.
Jeremy credits football with shaping his character and providing invaluable life lessons. His mission is to help the next generation of athletes develop resilience, accountability, and a relentless pursuit of excellence.
We are thrilled as an organization to have Coach Jeremy Bell on board and know his influence, knowledge and experience is going to create an instant impact for our football club!
Matt macdonald - offensive Coordinator
Skyhawks Nation is excited to announce, hailing from just down the road in Kingston, ON, Coach Matt McDonald will be returning for his second season as the Offensive Coordinator for the Quinte Skyhawks.
McDonald, led the Kingston Area Secondary School Athletics Association (KASSAA) in receiving touchdowns and yards with Holy Cross SS in 2014 and 2017 and top 10 receiving yards with the Kingston Grenadiers before signing on to represent Queen’s University as a Receiver for the Gaels. He also was recognized by Kingston Football Officials Association 2018 with the Wayne Norris Award. This is awarded annually to one athlete graduating secondary school who demonstrated outstanding leadership and sportsmanship both on and off the field.
At Queen’s McDonald, completed his Bachelor of Arts, Economics Degree in 2022 and graduated from the football program. He went on to represent the Quinte Skyhawks in 2022 before retiring from his playing career to pursue a career in coaching. Also 2022, he returned to Holy Cross to give back to the program that had giving him so much as a young athlete. Spring 2023, saw him coaching receivers again with the Kingston Grenadiers (also in 2019) and back at Holy Cross that fall.
McDonald views 2024 as his breakout year, coaching young men and women, aged 14-25, year-round as an Offensive Coordinator in three different leagues: the Ontario Women’s Intercollegiate Football Association (OWIFA) for Queen’s University, the Ontario Summer Football League (OSFL) for the Kingston Grenadiers and the Canadian Junior Football League (CJFL) with the Quinte Skyhalks. Leading each team to record-breaking success last season. He has already committed to each of these teams for 2025.
McDonald, a multi-sport athlete himself, can be found at the baseball diamond when he is not coaching football. As a Provincial level umpire he works in the Eastern Ontario Baseball Association for the Kingston Thunder Baseball, the Senior Men’s League, high school baseball in the region and the Ontario University Athletics (OUA).