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MEET THE COACHES

JR KHORY

STEVEN ABBRUSCATO

VINCE LEPIANE

Co-Founder & Sporting Director & 2015, 2016 APEX 1 Head Coach. 

 

Coaching Philosophy:

  • Love for the Game -Passion & care for each player
  • Development First - Skills, confidence, understanding of the game
  • Stepping Stone Mentality - College, pro, national team goals
  • Student-Athlete Balance - Excellence in sport & academics
  • Mental Toughness - Resili

Co-Founder & Sporting Director & 2015, 2016 APEX 1 Head Coach. 

 

Coaching Philosophy:

  • Love for the Game -Passion & care for each player
  • Development First - Skills, confidence, understanding of the game
  • Stepping Stone Mentality - College, pro, national team goals
  • Student-Athlete Balance - Excellence in sport & academics
  • Mental Toughness - Resilience under pressure 

Career Achievements: 

  • Burlington Youth Soccer Club - (1996-2000)
  • 6 x Ontario Cup Champs
  • 3 x Canadian National Champs
  • OYSL Coach of the Year (1996)
  • Developed 10+ NCAA D1 players, 5 + pros
  • Designed High Performance Programs
  • Led Juve Niagara 2015 Boys to Top 4 finish in Youth Super League 2025. 

Playing Career Highlights 

  • Bethany College (USA) 
  • 4 x Conference Champ 2 x NCAA Elite Eight 
  • All-Conference first team ( 1998 & 1999 )

VINCE LEPIANE

STEVEN ABBRUSCATO

VINCE LEPIANE

Co-Founder & Club Director & GK Technical Lead + Assistant Coach 2015, 2016 APEX FC 1. 

 

Coaching Philosophy:

  • Start With Why - Develop Champions on & off the field
  • Individualized GK Development - No One-Size-Fits all approach
  • Core Focus - Technical Mastery, mental toughness, leadership 

Career Achievements: 

  • Brock University Men's GK Coach ( 20

Co-Founder & Club Director & GK Technical Lead + Assistant Coach 2015, 2016 APEX FC 1. 

 

Coaching Philosophy:

  • Start With Why - Develop Champions on & off the field
  • Individualized GK Development - No One-Size-Fits all approach
  • Core Focus - Technical Mastery, mental toughness, leadership 

Career Achievements: 

  • Brock University Men's GK Coach ( 2023-2024)
  • Technical Lead - Niagara FC & OPDL Program ( 2021-2025 )
  • Club Roma Wolves U10 - Head Coach
  • Niagara Falls Titans - Assistant Coach ( 2022-2024)
  • Niagara Juventus Academy 2015 Boys - Assistant Coach ( 2025) 
  • APEX FC ( Boys 2014 & 2015 ) Assistant Coach (2025 )
  • Niagara Sport Wall of Fame 

Playing Career Highlights 

  • National Champion - Brock University ( 2002)
  • Team Canada - World University Games, South Korea ( 2003)
  • 2x Ontario Cup Champion (1998 & 1999)
  • U20 & U23 Canadian National Team Trialist 
  • OSL League MVP ( 1999 )
  • Brock University - 1st Team OUA ( 2002) 2nd Team All-CIS ( 2002) 2nd Team OUA ( 2003 )
  • Played in England - Durham City ( Conference League ) 
  • Trials with English Clubs - Newcastle United , Middlesbrough , Hartlepool 

JOSHUA OKWULEHIE

STEVEN ABBRUSCATO

STEVEN ABBRUSCATO

2014 Boys & 2016 APEX FC 2 Head Coach. 


 

  • Former Pro Player - Brazil & Honduras
  • Coach, Mentor, Developer of Talent 
  • Known for High Energy, player focused Training 

Coaching Philosophy:

  • Creativity, Precision , Football IQ
  • Meet the Players where they are - Then Push them further
  • Love for the game - Drives every session. 

Playing Career Highlights 

  • Sa

2014 Boys & 2016 APEX FC 2 Head Coach. 


 

  • Former Pro Player - Brazil & Honduras
  • Coach, Mentor, Developer of Talent 
  • Known for High Energy, player focused Training 

Coaching Philosophy:

  • Creativity, Precision , Football IQ
  • Meet the Players where they are - Then Push them further
  • Love for the game - Drives every session. 

Playing Career Highlights 

  • Santa Cruze SE ( Brazil ) - Pro Experience
  • Honduran Liga Nacional de Ascenso 
  • Developed Strong tactical & technical foundation in global football environments 

STEVEN ABBRUSCATO

STEVEN ABBRUSCATO

STEVEN ABBRUSCATO

2015 / 16 Girls Head Coach 


 

  • Canada Soccer C License ( B License in progress) 
  • 10 + Year Coaching Experience 
  • Known for technical detail, leadership and Passion

Coaching Philosophy:

  • Tech.Proficiency + Tactical IQ + Mental Strength 
  • Builds Confidence, character and life skills through soccer
  • Believes in Purpose-driven player development at all le

2015 / 16 Girls Head Coach 


 

  • Canada Soccer C License ( B License in progress) 
  • 10 + Year Coaching Experience 
  • Known for technical detail, leadership and Passion

Coaching Philosophy:

  • Tech.Proficiency + Tactical IQ + Mental Strength 
  • Builds Confidence, character and life skills through soccer
  • Believes in Purpose-driven player development at all levels 

Playing Career Highlights 

  • Niagara University ( NCAA D1 )- Full Scholarship ( 1995-1998)
  • MAAC Academic All-Star 
  • Ontario Selects All-Star Team  - 1993
  • Club Italia Juventus - Junior & Senior Teams 

Coaching Experience: 

  • Niagara FC ( OPDL) - Assistant Coach Girls, U13&U14 ( 2021-2022)
  • NRSP - U14 Girls Head Coach 
  • Niagara United - LTPD Director ( 2013-2017)
  • Brock University Women’s Soccer - Assistant Coach ( 2012-2013) 


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