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Calgary Stampeders unveil overhauled coaching staff for 2025

Dec 16, 2024 | 2:21 PM

The Calgary Stampeders’ coaching staff for 2025 has been overhauled after the departure two longtime members.

Craig Dickenson, older brother of head coach Dave Dickenson, takes over as special teams co-ordinator for Mark Kilam who held the position for 15 years. The Edmonton Elks hired Kilam as head coach.

Bob Slowik was promoted to defensive co-ordinator. After 15 years with the Stampeders, including six as defensive co-ordinator, Brent Monson was reportedly headed to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

After 18 straight years of making the CFL playoffs, the Stampeders finished last in 2024 with a record of 5-12-1.