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Cornwall Men’s Flag Football Profile:

Steve McMillan

still remember when Jasmar had an undefeated regular
Carlos Rodriguez
season, and we beat them in the semifinals, only to lose
y flag football journey began over 20 years ago, the championship on a last-second 42-yard field goal.
Mand it all started with Rob Cholette bringing I’d be lying if I said that loss doesn’t still sting a bit
me onto his team in 2003. That first season I only today.
played a handful of games, but it was enough to see Looking back, I feel good about what I was able to
that this was no casual league—it was packed with achieve, both as a player and as league president. My Photo Submitted
talented, competitive players. Over the next few years, three years as president were especially meaningful to
I bounced around a few more teams, trying to find my me. During that time, I expanded the league to twelve
place in the league. teams—the largest it’s ever been—and made several
In 2008, I took the leap and started my own team. We other lasting contributions. I designed the league logo,
had a solid eight-year run, and from year two to eight, which we still use today, and launched the Hall of Fame
we consistently finished in the top two of the regular awards, something that had been talked about for years
season standings. Back then, though, just making it to but never acted on. I had the honour of selecting the
a finals game was a challenge, let alone winning it. first four inductees, all legends of the game.
The competition was fierce, with teams like Black, But what I’m most proud of is the work I did to
Hype, Winners, and Jasmar dominating the field. I Continued on page 9

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