MEET THE COACHES

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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 )

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 

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 

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)