2008–2011 · Wilfrid Laurier University
Where it started
Four seasons built on speed, preparation, and the daily work behind game-day performance.
OUT THE CHAMBER Sports · Founder
Shamawd
Chambers
CFL wide receiverGrey Cup championMVC 2015
Born in Toronto. Drafted sixth overall. Grey Cup champion. Most Valuable Canadian. Then he built the athlete platform Canada was missing.
Professional experience · national purpose
The complete picture matters.
Shamawd Chambers built OUT THE CHAMBER to close the gap between Canadian talent and the development, verified evaluation, and exposure athletes need to move forward. The platform connects coaching, athlete profiles, approved film, verified metrics, and controlled recruiting access in one place.
- Draft
- Sixth overall · 2012
- Career
- Eight CFL seasons
- Championship
- Grey Cup · 2015
- Recognition
- Most Valuable Canadian
The work behind OTC
Experience that stays on the field.
Former OTC content describes a focus on football performance coaching, showcase and exposure opportunities, athlete management, and multi-sport development. The common standard is practical: training should be specific, evaluation should be credible, and access should be earned.
“I saw exactly what elite development looks like — and I saw exactly what Canadian athletes were being denied. OTC exists to close that gap.”— Shamawd Chambers · Founder, OTC Sports
The story
Experience turned into infrastructure.
2012 · CFL Draft · sixth overall
Coming OUT THE CHAMBER
A professional opportunity earned through measurable ability and the discipline to be ready when evaluated.
2012–2019 · Edmonton · Saskatchewan · Hamilton
The CFL career
Eight professional seasons created a first-hand understanding of what separates potential from sustained performance.
2015 · Grey Cup champion
Most Valuable Canadian
A championship moment that placed preparation, execution, and resilience on the national stage.
Today · OUT THE CHAMBER Sports
Building the access Canada needs
A Canadian athlete-development and identification pathway connecting coaching, verified metrics, player cards, and recruiting exposure.
Train · Test · Be seen
Ready to come
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