02 Mar Sporting Chronicles – January 2024
Coaches Corner
Our very own, coach Liam Capuano, talks about tips and strategies for players to improve their skills. Liam mentions that embracing the learning process, setting realistic goals, and consistent practice is important for personal development.
“I feel when players can understand that improvement takes time and mistakes are a part of development, they can focNs on progress rather than perfection”.
Liam also adds that having reasonable and personalized goals makes a difference because it encourages players to set targets that challenge them but are still attainable with effort and dedication.
Coach bio:
Liam has been coaching soccer for 9 years and is a UEFA B and CSA C license holder. Liam currently coaches the U11/U1 boys and is our manager of grassroots.
Club updates 6 – Important Info
Summer recreational program: https://sportingfctoronto.sportngin.com/register/form/437964305
Pleaer progress reports:
Competitive players will soon be receiving individual progress reports detailing their growth. reports are to be expected by mid-February.
Summer camp dates:
The 2024 summer camp dates have been confirmed and will take place in the following weeks registration to open in mid- February):
• July 8-12
• July 29-Aug 2
• Aug 19-Aug 28
Upcoming events
Open house for competitive programs:
To register for the open house visit the link below:
https://sportingfctoronto.sportngin.com/register/form/598904287
- March Break All-star Week: 3v3 tournament
- Sill Challenge (penalty shootout, crossbar challenge
January Birthday Shout-outs!
- Simão Casqueira
- Mohamad-Ali Jaafar
- Ethan Bugeja
- Calisto Uy
- Alexandrer Nunes-Paula
- Seth Alcide
- Amir Aliweiwi
- Abdrahamane Traore
- Erez Markowitz
- Beckham Bramley
- Leo Levitt
- Angel Pineros
- Jason Naranjo
- Gabriel Casqueira
- Alexandru Liber
- Adrian Da Ponte
- Richard Coelho
- William Afonso
Birth date: 18 March 1993
Birth date: 12 February 1990
Birth date: 4 April 1983
Birth date: 06 January 1981
Birth date: 10 April 1988
Birth date: 21 August 1992
Birth date: 24 February 1986
Birth date: 21 August 1983
Birth date: 31 October 1990
Birth date: 12 July 1989
Patricia was born in Toronto but raised in Portugal where she spent most of her life. Since diagnosed with celiac disease at 12 years old she was forced to understand every single ingredient going into her body. She later decided to take a Bachelor’s degree in Nutritional Sciences at the University of Porto in Portugal with one semester spent in Poland in between. Specialist in nutritional counselling and follow-up with patients under a weight loss program, Patricia looks to help our athletes and their families find a healthy diet with emphasis on the pleasure of eating well.
Alicia is an avid soccer player and former youth soccer coach, who has been playing in pickup games, leagues, and tournaments for decades. She completed her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Kinesiology/Exercise Sciences at McMaster University and the University of Toronto, and recently underwent a one year training certification to become a Functional Health Coach. In 2015, her passion for soccer as a tool for personal and community development led to her co-founding NUTMEG Soccer, a Toronto based not-for-profit soccer and life skills organization. Alicia is so excited to combine her love for soccer with her health coaching skill set to support players and their families in achieving their health, wellness, and mindset goals and flourishing as humans!
Chaitanya is a toy engineer at Spin Master, as well as a photography enthusiast since 2011. Growing up in Oakville, Chaitanya participated in many sports as a child, including soccer and baseball. During his final season of baseball, a father of his teammate acted as a volunteer photographer for the team. Sitting on the bench, Chaitanya found himself more fascinated by the equipment the photographer was using than the game he was supposed to be playing. Today, Chaitanya is a part time photographer covering sports and events. Chaitanya looks to build passion for soccer through his photography by capturing the spirit of the game in his images.
Jason King is an Australian born athlete, coach, mentor and talent scout. He was born into football – learning to play from his Grandfather who was a well-respected professional player in England. His goal is laser focused on developing and helping student athletes across Ontario get into College or University in Canada or America through athletic and academic scholarships. Jason is a huge advocate for these kids and wants them to realize their own capabilities and their potential on the football field and in the classroom. In his spare time, Jason will be seen in the kitchen or at the park with his kids, wife and two dogs. He is a huge believer that family always comes first. His favourite Football teams are Man Utd and Napoli, and all-time favourite player is Ryan Giggs.
Andrew was born and raised in Toronto, who has been playing competitive soccer and other sports recreationally for years. He’s currently enrolled at Ryerson University, pursuing an undergraduate degree in Sport Media. Andrew has a profound love for sports and content creation, combining his two passions to create his own soccer-based podcast, Premier Talk. He has experience in video editing, graphic design, sports writing, and is working to one day be a part of the sport media landscape. Andrew has also worked with the indigenous youth of Attawapiskat, conducting soccer and media related programs in 2017, 2018, and 2019. Andrew is excited to channel his appreciation for the beautiful game of soccer, to create meaningful content for people to enjoy.