Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

About CFS

Canadian Football Scouting helps aspiring Canadian football players at the high school and college level showcase their abilities at football combines across Canada.

Mike Gough – President and Founder

Mike Gough, a native of Toronto, Ontario has spent the past 12 years helping athletes prepare for football combines through his training and preparation program. Mike has helped the elite athlete domiante both the NFL and CFL Combines. Having trained numerous 1st round draft picks in the NFL and CFL, Mike developed Canadian Football Scouting to help young, Canadian athletes get more exposure to US and Canadian Colleges and Professional Scouts. Mike goal is to help aspiring Canadian athletes train and develop their football skills ultimately helping them play at the next level.

Duane Forde – Director of Professional Scouting

A two-time Grey Cup champion, the former first round CFL draft pick earned the reputation as one of the CFL’s best blocking fullbacks during his 12 year career. Duane played for four teams, making five Grey Cup appearances, winning twice with the Calgary Stampeders (1992 & 1998). A CIS standout, Duane played four years for the University of Western Ontario losing only one game during his career. Duane was named MVP twice and was co-captain of the 1989 Vanier Cup Championship team. Now a CFL Football analyst with TSN, Duane has become a expert in evaluating Canadian draft prospects each year. Known in CFL circles and the "Mel Kiper" of Canada, Duane will oversee and direct the professional scouting combines and selection process.