The Prince George Kodiaks have relieved head coach Jamie Boreham of his duties, according to multiple local news reports.
Boreham was named the Canadian Junior Football League’s Coach of the Year after leading the Kodiaks to a 5-4-1 record in 2025. The club qualified for the playoffs for the first time in its existence under his leadership, falling to the Westshore Rebels in the British Columbia Football Conference semi-final.
The Kodiaks, who have yet to publicly announce the move, posted a vague statement to social media on Friday, indicating that changes were being made.
“The Prince George Kodiaks recently completed organizational restructuring to support the long-term sustainability of the program. These decisions were made with our players, families, and community in mind. Our focus remains on athlete development, responsible stewardship, and building a strong future for Kodiaks football. We appreciate the continued support of our community as we move forward,” the team wrote.
“We know this has been a difficult time for many in our Kodiaks community. Especially in these challenging economic times, change — particularly when it’s unexpected — can bring uncertainty and strong emotions. Please know that the decisions made were not taken lightly and were guided by a responsibility to protect the long-term future of the program, our athletes, and the community we serve. Our focus remains on supporting our players, families, coaches, and volunteers, and continuing to build a strong, sustainable future for Kodiaks football. We are grateful for the passion, care, and commitment our community continues to show as we move forward together.”
3DownNation has reached out to both the Kodiaks organization and Boreham for comment. Neither party responded prior to publication.
Boreham was hired by the Kodiaks in 2023, succeeding Keon Raymond as the second head coach in team history. He posted a 10-19-1 record across three seasons at the helm.
His wife, Stacey, appeared to confirm news of his dismissal with a post on Facebook late Thursday night.
“Coach of the Year — and somehow without a team. I’ve watched this man pour his heart into a program, into kids, into a community. He gave everything — his time, his energy, his belief. No one sees the early mornings, the late nights, the film study, the phone calls with players who just needed someone to believe in them. No one sees the weight you carry for those boys long after the lights turn off. You didn’t just build a team — you built young men. Titles come and go. Positions change. But integrity, leadership, character and the impact you’ve had? That lasts forever. You can close a door, but you can’t stop a calling. The right place will recognize what they have in you. And until then, we stand proud. I will always be your biggest fan.”
The post elicited a flood of angry reactions from players, parents, and supporters across social media. A community petition has since been launched, calling on the Kodiaks to reinstate Boreham.
Prior to his arrival in Prince George, Boreham spent three years as the head coach of the Okanagan Sun, steering the team to a berth in the Canadian Bowl national championship in 2021. The team won the national title the next season, though Boreham had resigned that offseason for family reasons.
The native of Vancouver, B.C., enjoyed a nomadic, 12-year CFL career as a kicker and punter. A second-round pick of the B.C. Lions in 2001, he would go on to spend time with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Saskatchewan Roughriders, Toronto Argonauts, and Edmonton Football Team. In 111 career games, he connected on 71-of-105 field goals (67.6 percent), scored 345 points, punted 588 times for an average of 41 yards, and made 38 special teams tackles.
The 47-year-old also bounced around at the collegiate level, playing for the University of British Columbia, the University of Saskatchewan, and the University of Manitoba, as well as the defunct Abbotsford Air Force in the CJFL. He was honoured as a U Sports All-Canadian at three different positions — safety, kicker, and punter.
The Prince George Kodiaks were founded in 2022, serving the northern B.C. city and nearby communities such as Williams Lake, Quesnel, Smithers, Terrace, and Prince Rupert. The CJFL team is just one component of the non-profit organization, which also offers minor football programs, including an NFL Flag Football league, youth tackle football, and a high school select team.
This article will be updated if more information becomes available.
