Meet the Glen Shields Coaching Staff
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Meet the Glen Shields team!
Learn something about the people that make the Glen Shields Futbol Club as successful as it is. These coaches and technical staff members, have worked hard to reach and maintain the Club's Gold Standard.Elvis Azevedo
Position: Academy CoachCoaching Level
Youth, Children, Senior... Advanced Coaching Course (OSA)..NSCAA State Diploma (USA)
Bio
Growing up as a kid I was very fortunate to play multiple sports. I was very athletic and pretty good at any sport I tried and if I wasn't I learned quick. But from all sports my greatest passion was the game of Soccer. Both playing and watching I'm a huge fan of the sport. I mainly played most of my soccer in the Portuguese Community in downtown Toronto in the MTSA 1st division for teams like Angrense, Benfica, V. Setubul and Boavista Clubs of Canada. My coaching experience right now is fantastic and I want to give back to the kids what I learned from the game and continue to learn from the game.
Why I Coach at Glen Shields
My children play for GFC. The Club has a great player development program and also a great Coaching development program. In my 5 yrs at the Club both my children and myself have learned a lot.
Years at Glen Shields FC: 2005 - present
Deesh Bhattal
Team: Club Technical DirectorPosition: Technical Director
Coaching Level
Canadian National B
Bio
Has coached at Regional Level (EODSA) USA ODP level (District and state (Va)), USA NCAA Varsity D3, D1, Guest with U.S. National Women's Team, Club Head Coach VA, USA, Ontario Canada
Why I Coach at Glen Shields
Paid staff position
Years at Glen Shields FC: 3 years
Paul Dell'Aquila
Team: U8G, U9G, U10G and assist with U21 WomenPosition: Technical Director, Youth Girls
Coaching Level
Pre B
Bio
Played Youth Soccer with Downsview Soccer Club, at age 17 recruited for U23 Italia (National League). Following 2 years played for Macedonia in National League. Two years later played for Hamilton Italo-Canadians. Began coaching with Glen Shields in House League (ages 5 and 6). Two years later began coaching Rep. Continued Rep with the girls.
Why I Coach at Glen Shields
Enjoy the sport and enjoy working with the children. Played as a youth and later semi pro. Feel it is important to give other children the opportunity I had.
Years at Glen Shields FC: 18 years
Nunzio Di Lecce
Team: 1998 Girls U12 (CGSL L4 Premier)Position: Head Coach
Coaching Level
Senior Level 3
Bio
Played for the Sora Club and Toronto Lancers. Position GK
Vaughan SC Assistant Coach 1994-2006 (boys)
Unionville SC Head Coach 2006-2007 (boys)
Glen Shields FC 2009-present (girls)
Why I Coach at Glen Shields
To develop players with determination, competitiveness, commitment and willingness to give their best for themselves and their team without focusing solely on winning and still have fun in the process.
Years at Glen Shields FC: 1 season
Pat Ferraro
Team: BU10 RedPosition: Head Coach
Coaching Level
Preparing for Pre B
Bio
Soccer has always been a big part of my life as far back as I could remember. Growing up in North York I played most of my youth soccer for the North York Hearts and one season with Glen Shields U18 team. Coaching youth soccer has been great in recent years and giving back to the kids what I learned over the years has been very rewarding.
Why I Coach at Glen Shields
Glen Shields is not only committed to developing players but also coaches. I strongly believe Glen Shields has the best player development program, a great Academy staff and very knowledgeable coaches in Ontario.
Years at Glen Shields FC: 4 years
Rob Gillies
Team: BU8Position: Coach
Coaching Level
Community Senior
Bio
Coached for the past 30 years. Began coaching with Kitchener Minor Soccer after playing in the organization for many years. Have won the Ontario Cup and the Robbie along with other awards including the USA Cup and numerous tournaments. Nominated by the Kitchener Sports Association for Coach of the Year. Have coached for Maple Leaf Soccer Club, Wexford Soccer Club, Malvern Soccer Club and Markham Soccer Club. Have served for the past 10 years as Vice President of the Central Soccer League as well as being on the Executive for Wexford Soccer Club and Markham Soccer Club.
Why I Coach at Glen Shields
Glen Shields has always been a club that has put player development first. I am looking forward to starting a new team at the under 8 level.
Years at Glen Shields FC: Started with GFC in 2010
Mark Goldasic
Team: GU15 RedPosition: Coach
Coaching Level
Senior Diploma and OSA Advanced Course
Bio
As a young player, played rep for Toronto Croatia. Started coaching the Glen Shields 1996 Girls Red team from 2004 to present.
Why I Coach at Glen Shields
The Glen Shields Futbol Club is a progressive club, dedicated to excellence. As a coach I am grateful for the support I receive from the excellent professional staff. As a parent, I appreciate the opportunity for my daughter to train at the highest level with a focus on player development.
Years at Glen Shields FC: 10 years
Warren Hackett
Team: BU17Position: Academy Director / BU17's Head Coach
Coaching Level
UEFA B and UEFA Level Two Licenses
Bio
I was a professional soccer player for 12 years in England and I played for the following clubs: Tottenham Hotspurs, Leyton Orient, Doncaster Rovers, Mansfield Town and Barnet Football Club. I was also capped 21 times for St. Lucia and played in the world cup qualifiers for them.
Why I Coach at Glen Shields
Glen Shields is a forward thinking club, it is a very friendly enviroment to work in, everyone from the parents to coaches are so serious about their soccer. A real family club.
Years at Glen Shields FC: Since 2009
Eva Havaris
Team: GU16Position: Head Coach
Coaching Level
Provincial B
Bio
Eva Havaris joined Glen Shields as a staff coach in April 2009. She is concurrently the Head Coach of the University of Toronto Women's varsity program, a position she has held since August 2008. As a player, Eva competed with the University of Detroit Mercy and the University of Tennessee Chattanooga for two years before returning home to finish her varsity career with the University of Western Ontario. In 2003, Eva was named Canadian Interuniversity Sport's MVP in women's soccer. Prior to her coaching tenure at U of T, Eva spent two seasons as the Head Coach at Fanshawe College in London, Ontario as well as Head Coach of the 2004 National U14G Championship team – the North London Supernova.
Why I Coach at Glen Shields
Glen Shields offers the most comprehensive development programs for youth players and coaches that I have ever been a part of and I believe in its athlete-centred philosophy and drive for excellence on and off the field.
Years at Glen Shields FC: 1 year
Brad Kalk
Team: BU12 BlackPosition: Head Coach
Coaching Level
Community Coaching, Senior
Bio
I have been involved in coaching both girls and boys at various different levels for 7 years. I have played soccer for over 35 years and continue to play in the YRSA senior soccer league.
Why I Coach at Glen Shields
I like the approach that the club has taken to develop the players in an organized, competitive and academy style environment.
Years at Glen Shields FC: 2 years
Alexander Laraia
Team: BU11Position: Head Coach
Coaching Level
NCCP Community Level 3
Bio
'07-Present GFC rep coach. '04-'07 GFC house league coach. '87 Earl Haig SS Senior Boys Soccer team. '88,'89,'90 William Lyon Mackenzie CI Boys Senior Soccer Team. '83-'84 Centro Scuola Azzurri: U14 Silver Medal Winners, Giochi Della Gioventu, Frosinone, Italy, U14 MTSL runner's up, U13 MTSL champs. U10-U12 Armordale SC rep soccer.
Why I Coach at Glen Shields
Because I love the game and teaching young players to be their best, and because of our excellent coaches, exceptional technical staff, dedicated Board of Directors, a strong community membership, and because Glen Shields is a great place for my kids to grow into fine young adults with a passion for the great game of soccer and for a healthy and prosperous future.
Years at Glen Shields FC: 7 years
Kobi Lederman
Team: GU15 BlackPosition: Head Coach
Coaching Level
Community Certificate for mini, youth and senior
Bio
Played for Willowdale Blues, North York Hearts Azzuri, and Junior Maccabi Toronto.
Why I Coach at Glen Shields
For the love of the game, to teach kids to love the game and teach life long lessons..
Years at Glen Shields FC: 8.5 years
Vince Naccarto
Team: GU17 (Girls 93)Position: Coach
Coaching Level
Community Certificate, Senior
Bio
Coached soccer for the past 12 years in both the house league and competitive level. Was an assistant coach for the boys 96 red team for 5 years and helped them with the division in 2006. Became head coach last year and led the team to a second place finish and promotion to level 4 premier for the 2010 outdoor season. Only allowed 8 goals against the entire year and played a very controlled and discipline brand of soccer. Greatly enjoyed developing and teaching the players to become better soccer players and more importantly building their confidence and self esteem that can be used in life after soccer.
Why I Coach at Glen Shields
I am currently coaching the girls 93 team and that has allowed me to experience new challenges and goals moving forward.
Years at Glen Shields FC: 12 years
Helen Nassar
Team: GU13Position: Head Coach
Coaching Level
Pre B, Goal Keeping Diploma, NCCP Level 3
Bio
Technical Staff Rep Youth teams UMSC
Academy Head Coach UMSC
Assistant Coach Rep program UMSC
OWSL
Varsity GBC
Fitness Leadership Certificate
Why I Coach at Glen Shields
To be a teacher of the game.
Years at Glen Shields FC: 1 year
Peter Taki Petropanagos
Team: Academy CoachPosition: Academy Coach
Coaching Level
Community: 1,2,3
Bio
Former U18 Canadian National Team Player, provincial team captain of 4 yrs, and NCAA DII National Champion. Currently playing with the Brampton Lions of the CSL. Been coaching at the academy level for the past 3 yrs.
Why I Coach at Glen Shields
To contribute and grow in an organized and supportive environment that has much potential to cultivate as a soccer club and a community.
Years at Glen Shields FC: 1 year
Bobby Randhawa
Team: BU14 RedPosition: Coach
Coaching Level
Preparing for Pre B
Bio
Youth Soccer in Toronto, Canada (played within the Regional and Provincial programs). Adult Soccer I played for the York University Men's Team. I also spent time playing at a Semi-professional and Professional Level in both Canada and the United Kingdom.
Why I Coach at Glen Shields
To give back to the game I love that gave me so much as a Youth and Adult. It's a priviledge to pass on the knowledge I have gained to the next generation of great players.
Years at Glen Shields FC: 6 years
Fabio Rocca
Team: GU14Position: Coach
Coaching Level
Provincial Pre- B License
Bio
3 time National Champion, U18 Ontario Provincial Team National Champion and 2 time Semi-Pro National Champion.
Why I Coach at Glen Shields
I have a passion for the sport and have enjoyed many great experiences from playing the game. I want to inspire and pass this love for the game onto others. I believe the Glen Shields Club will provide aspiring players with many opportunities to do so.
Years at Glen Shields FC: 2 year
Altaf Sarangi
Team: GU15 BlackPosition: Assistant Coach
Coaching Level
Provincial B
Bio
Board Member at GFC & VP, Finance; Academy & Rep Coach; 2008 Coach of the Year at GFC; Played at University level in the US.
Why I Coach at Glen Shields
GFC has a great competitive program to offer; good people to be involved with including the Board; Coaches; Parents & kids.
Years at Glen Shields FC: 3.5 years
Ted Schlosser
Team: BU12 RedPosition: Coach
Coaching Level
Senior (level 3)
Bio
Played Youth soccer for Willowdale, NY Cosmos, and NY Spartans. Continued Recreational soccer leagues, and still love to play in rec leagues today.
Why I Coach at Glen Shields
I love the community atmosphere, and the fact that we are a small organization. Glen Shields is in this for the right reason; the teaching of youth soccer players to help them in their skill and life development. I enjoy the interaction with the kids, and I take great pride in all of their achievements. I love the challenge of taking individual skill and making it work as a cohesive team.
Years at Glen Shields FC: 6 years
Alberto Tari
Team: BU17 BlackPosition: Head Coach
Coaching Level
Level 1,2,3 Also member of the National Soccer Coaches Association of America.
Bio
I have been coaching in soccer for the last 20 years and have helped develop many teams through the years. I have also played the game on and off for the last 40 years, I hope to continue to develop players and teams for the next 40 years.
Why I Coach at Glen Shields
I coach because I enjoy developing players and teams and giving back to the community, I also enjoy being in a competitive environment.
Years at Glen Shields FC: 4 years
Roni Toneguzzo
Team: BU17 RedPosition: Head Coach
Coaching Level
Community Coach Youth I and II Diplomas; Community Coach Senior Diplomas
Bio
Coaching
2009-present – assistant coach (1994/1997 GFC Boys team)
2001-2009 – head coach (1994 GFC Boys team)
1998-2005 – houseleague head coach (1994/1998 Vaughan/GFC)
Playing
1971-1982 – St. Jane Frances Soccer Club (1978 All-Canadian Champions)
1983 – Toronto-Italia
1984-1999 – Carolei Soccer Club (1991 ISL Champions/ISL MVP; 1997 OSL League Champions)
Why I Coach at Glen Shields
Having coached for 8 years at Glen Shields FC, I truly believe that the club has become an elite program. It has incorporated the ideas of developing soccer techniques/tactics as well as instilling life skills into our youth. The club provides opportunities for players to use soccer as a vehicle to an education(scholarships) and helped me become better through coaching clinics and seminars. Being part of the GFC coaching group has been a fun and learning experience.
Years at Glen Shields FC: 8 years
Joe Tresigni
Team: BU15 BlackPosition: Coach
Coaching Level
Level 1,2,3
Bio
Significant Coaching Achievements:
1990 U16 Glenshields Boys Black 2005-2007
CSL League Champions, Ontario Cup Semi Finalists, Tom Dunlevey Champions, Covi Champions, St. Catherines Grape & Wine Champions, Team of the year, Promoted to OYSL
Boys 1990 Head Coach Coach Woodbridge S.C (02-05) (2007-2008).
Went undefeated (24-0), finally losing in Ontario Cup in Semi's CSL Cup Champions.
Boys Head Coach Woodbridge (1991-95)
Coached 2 teams, 1996 boys / 1990 boys
Other School/Community Activities:
St. Clement School assist in Soccer program (2000-2004)
House league convenor 1999 - 2004 WSC
Why I Coach at Glen Shields
See above - achievements.
Years at Glen Shields FC: since 2005.
Frank Tripodi
Team: BU13 BlackPosition: Head Coach
Coaching Level
Level 1,2,3
Bio
A player all his life, Frank coaches with as much passion, enthusiasm, and dedication as he plays with. For 4 years prior to joining GFC, Frank devoted much of his time advancing the skills development of the children and youth that played for him. A firm believer that children develop best in an environment based on positive reinforcement, support, and team work, Frank focuses on creating an atmosphere conducive to furthering the basic fundamentals of the game in all of his players. At the core of his coaching philosophy is an understanding that coaches play a key role in the level of confidence displayed by their players, both on and off the field. "Soccer is a medium through which children develop important life skills like determination and discipline, practice co-operation and teamwork, and learn the importance of always believing in themselves and in their abilities", says Frank.
Why I Coach at Glen Shields
Frank is excited to be a part of the Glen Shields Futbol Club. A whole-hearted supporter of the "I-Play" program, Frank believes that focusing on individual player development is key to the success of every soccer player and soccer organization. He looks forward to many seasons with Glen Shields.
Years at Glen Shields FC: since 2010.
Angelo LaMantia
Team: Girls U12Position: Head Coach – Team President and General Manager – Scouting Director—Main Sponsor
Coaching Level
Senior Community Coaching Certificate, The Laws Of The Game
Bio
2 years Coaching at GFC House League and over 3 Years at The Rep Level with a focus on development. 1st Place in YRSL U10 Division in Outdoor 2009 ; 3rd Place in YRSL U11 A Division in Outdoor 2010 gained promotion to YRSL Level 3 Division in Outdoor 2011 in CGSL. Highest Level of soccer in Ontario.
Why I Coach at Glen Shields
Glen Shields has the best Technical Academy (IPlay) bar none! Glen Shields provides an environment for myself, as well as the players, to keep learning and improving our skills.
Years at Glen Shields FC: 6th Year