Ronald Hilaire


Ronald Hilaire is a Canadian football coach who is the defensive coordinator for the Carleton Ravens of U Sports football. He has also served as the head coach for the McGill Redbirds football team.

College career

Hilaire played college football for the Buffalo Bulls.

Professional career

Hilaire was drafted by the Calgary Stampeders in the fourth round of the 2008 CFL draft. After completing his collegiate career, he signed with the Stampeders as a defensive lineman on May 8, 2009. He spent the 2009 season with the team.

Coaching career

After spending time as an assistant coach with the Montreal Carabins and McGill Redmen, Hillaire was named the 21st head coach of the McGill football team on February 17, 2015. He compiled a conference record of 16–48 over eight years and qualified for the playoffs three times, losing each time to the Carabins. He was relieved of head coaching duties on December 1, 2023.
On April 30, 2025, it was announced that Hilaire was appointed the defensive coordinator for the Carleton Ravens.

Personal life

Hilaire is of Haitian descent.