Chris Kelman is a retired vice principal with the Peel District School Board. In 2011, Kelman completed his principal qualifications with the Ontario Principal’s Council. He earned a Bachelor of Education Degree from York University in 1995. Kelman finished 5 th at the 1988 OUA Wrestling Championship before graduating from Brock University with BA in Geography in 1990. Kelman was a Region of Peel resident graduating with honours from Erindale Secondary School in Mississauga in 1985. 

In 1996, Kelman piloted the Real Amateur Wrestling (RAW) Club in Brampton, Ontario, and won two Bantam Boy’s team Provincial Championships in 1998 and 1999. Kelman brings a plethora of experience, expertise, and accomplishments to the coaching staff with over 40 years tenure as a competitor and wrestling coach. At RAW, Kelman employs his own personal philosophy of leadership through coaching by “Building Character, Building Confidence, and Building Champions” to develop all participants both on and off the mats.

Kelman was an assistant wrestling coach at York University from 2015 to 2020 where he helped the York Lions to a top 6 team finish each year at the OUA’s. As a vice new principal in 2018, Kelman created the wrestling team at David Suzuki Secondary School in Brampton. Before his retirement in 2023, Kelman’s team finished 3rd at the Boy's Senior ROPSSAA Championship. 

From 1999 to 2018, Kelman had an illustrious career as a teacher-coach at Heart Lake Secondary School in Brampton. Coach Kelman won his first Senior Boy’s ROPSSAA team title in 2003, and during his tenure, the team placed in the top 3 each season winning 5 Regional Championships. In 2011 and 2013, Kelman's team won the OFSAA Boy’s Wrestling Championship in dominant fashion.

In 2014, Kelman received the OFSAA Leadership in School Sports Award for his dedication, expertise, and success as a high school teacher-coach. In 2020, Kelman was presented the distinguished Pete Beach Award for his tireless commitment, contribution, and positive impact, to the sport of high school wrestling. Kelman was the first Afro-Canadian wrestling coach in the Province of Ontario to receive these awards.

In 1993 Kelman completed his NCCP Level 3 coaching certification and became the Head Coach of the Matmen Wrestling Club from 1994-96. Under his leadership, Matmen finished 3rd in the Boy’s team Juvenile Provincial Championship.  Prior, and as an assistant coach at Matmen, Kelman was an active and accomplished competitor in Judo winning 3 consecutive individual Senior Men’s Provincial Judo titles in 1990, 1991 and 1992. In 2010, coach Kelman became the Head Coach and Director of the Wrestling program at the Olympia Sports Summer Camp in Huntsville, Ontario, where he educates, motivates, inspires, and empowers all participants to reach their full potential through sport.

rawbrampton@gmail.com 

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Robert Deonarine is a highly accomplished and dedicated wrestling coach with a rich history in the sport. Robert's passion for wrestling was evident early in his career as a former Etobicoke Wrestling Champion and Tri-City Wrestling Champion. He competed at the prestigious OFSAA wrestling championships for multiple years, showcasing his talent and determination on the provincial stage.

Robert’s academic achievements are equally impressive. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Toronto, followed by a Bachelor of Education from York University. He later completed a Master’s degree at Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University). This strong academic foundation complements his commitment to fostering excellence both on and off the mat.

For over a decade, Robert has served as the Head Wrestling Coach at Central Peel Secondary School. In this role, he has mentored and inspired countless athletes, instilling a culture of discipline, perseverance, and success. Among his coaching achievements is leading his girls’ wrestling team to capture a ROPSSAA Wrestling Championship in the late 2010s—a testament to his ability to nurture talent and guide teams to victory.

Now part of the Real Amateur Wrestling Club in Brampton, Robert brings his wealth of experience, passion for the sport, and dedication to developing the next generation of athletes. His journey as a champion wrestler, seasoned coach, and mentor continues to inspire and elevate the wrestling community.

rrdeonarine@gmail.com

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Craig Sim began his wrestling career at Brampton Centennial Secondary School, where he was a Junior ROPSSAA Champion in 2004 and qualified for three consecutive OFSAA Championships (2005-2007). A key contributor to Centennial's 2006 Senior ROPSSAA and Overall Team Championship titles, Craig earned a silver medal and was recognized as the school's Varsity Boys MVP. His athletic achievements across wrestling, football, and rugby also earned him Brampton Centennial's Athletic Award.

Craig continued his athletic career at Trent University as a member of the Varsity Men's Cross Country Team, competing at three consecutive OUA Championships and earning both the Men's Cross Country MVP Award and the Excalibur Award of Distinction in 2010. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Geography and International Development Studies from Trent University and later graduated with distinction from Sault College's Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Applications Specialist program.

Professionally, Craig is a Business Analyst with the City of Brampton Parks Department, where he supports operational planning, asset management, and service delivery initiatives.

A lifelong sports enthusiast, Craig is a graduate of the Jim Evans Academy of Professional Umpiring, a former Baseball Ontario Level 3 Umpire, and a Kidokan Judo Blue Belt who trained and competed throughout Canada and the United States. His diverse sporting background, technical expertise, and analytical approach have made him a valued member of the Real Amateur Wrestling (RAW) coaching staff for over a decade. Craig also designed the original template for the RAW website, helping establish the club's online presence.

craigsim2017@gmail.com