Des Catellier
DEFENSIVE BACKS COACH
Catellier joins the Elks after two seasons coaching for his hometown Calgary Stampeders. He began his pro-coaching career as a Quality Control Coach in 2023 before his elevation to Offensive and Special Teams Assistant Coach in 2024.
The University of Manitoba alum worked under new Elks Head Coach Mark Kilam and has a distinguished football background. Catellier was a standout U-Sports quarterback for the Bisons, throwing for a school record 7,721 yards and 51 touchdowns.
COACHING HISTORY:
- 2025: Edmonton Elks (CFL) – Special Teams Assistant
- 2024: Calgary Stampeders (CFL) – Offensive and Special Teams Assistant Coach
- 2023: Calgary Stampeders (CFL) – Quality Control Coach