Staff Team
Executive Director
Keith Ryan
Keith has been leading sports organizations for over 20 years. His experience includes 5 years as the Executive Director of BC Soccer and 6 years as the CEO of Cycling BC. Keith became a fan of football in when the NFL was first broadcast on TV in the United Kingdom in the early 80's and became a fan of the Canadian game after moving to Canada in 1990.
As Executive Director, Keith is responsible for ensuring the effective operations of the BCPFA.
Contact Keith: executivedirector@bcpfa.com
Operations Manager
Cory Philpot
Cory Philpot is a former running back for the B.C. Lions of the Canadian Football League. He played college football at The University of Mississippi. He was two-time winner of the Eddie James Memorial Trophy for top rusher (Western Division) in 1994 and 1995. He played on the Lions' winning Grey Cup team in 1994.
In 1995, Philpot set the CFL record for most touchdowns in a season with 22, a record that was not broken until 2003. Philpot's nickname while playing for the Lions was "Quick Six" which alluded to the number 6 jersey that he wore, and even more so his ankle breaking moves that were sure to put up a quick 6 on the scoreboard.
As Operations Manager, Cory is responsible for ensuring the smooth operations on the field.
Contact Cory: operations@bcpfa.com
Technical Director
Jordan Liberman
Jordan began playing football in his Ontario community at age 7. He eventually went on to play Defensive Back for the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds in the early 90's. During that time, Jordan would return to Ontario in the summer and coach for the same community team that he grew up playing with.
Very shortly after his playing career ended, he turned back to coaching. Over the next 33 years, Jordan has coached from the Tyke level to university football, winning several championships along the way, including the 2015 Vanier Cup with the University of British Columbia, Jordan has coached community, high school, Canadian Junior Football, and university football for both UBC and Simon Fraser University, He has guest coached at several universities and in provincial all-star games. He is currently the Defensive Coordinator and Defensive Back Coach for Team BC's U-18 Canada Cup Team and for Notre Dame Regional Secondary School in Vancouver, BC. Jordan is an NCCP Level 3 Certified Defensive Coordinator.
As Technical Director, Jordan is responsible for ensuring the growth and development of amateur football athletes and coaches in British Columbia.
Contact Jordan: technicaldirector@bcpfa.com
Member Services Support and Communications
Katie Miyazaki
Katie has been involved in sport since she was very little, with her main sport being basketball. After graduating, she got involved in wheelchair basketball as an administrator and coach and was lucky enough to coach at the 2016 Rio Paralympics. Katie went to one of the only high schools in BC with a girls tackle football team (Hugh Boyd) and played in the Western Women's Canadian Football League (WWCFL) while she lived in Saskatoon. She then switched to Flag Football and played for Team Canada at the 2020 International Bowl.
In addition to being a multi-sport athlete and coach, Katie has a Masters in Public Health from the University of Saskatchewan and a degree in Health Sciences from SFU.
As part of her role, Katie will be responsible for:
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Requests for Certificates of Insurance
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Social Media/Website
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Communications
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Administrative Support for BCPFA Programs (including the new Regional Program)
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Return to Sport Support
Contact Katie: communications@bcpfa.com
Bookkeeper
Lisa Goeller
Lisa is the BCPFA Bookkeeper. Lisa graduated from the Sauder School of Business with a BA in Commerce in 2007. This included courses that are the equivalent to a bookkeeping certification.
Contact Lisa Via: executivedirector@bcpfa.com