Coach Nino has a wealth of knowledge, experience, and passion in soccer. From a young age, he was individually trained by an ex-professional soccer player, professional track-and-field coaches, and an American-football coach. Being trained in a variety of sports improved his athleticism in order to excel on the field. This led to his professional playing career in both Canada and Europe. He started making his way through the Canadian rankings, from rep soccer to the provincial team, to being called up for the Canadian Youth National Team. He then made his way to France where he played with Stade Rennais youth academy for two years. His career was cut short after experiencing a torn ACL. He then returned to Canada to recover and play for the Canadian Soccer league, winning the 2019 / 2020 championship with Scarborough SC.
Coach Nino’s passion for soccer has led him to the next chapter in his soccer career. His desire is to train up the next generation of talent with the same quality of well-rounded training he received as a youth. He believes that with the right training and guidance any player can pursue their dreams of being a professional soccer player.
Tony Li received his Master’s of Physical Therapy degree from Western University. Prior to that, he graduated from McMaster University with an Honours Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. His desire to become a physiotherapist was inspired by his participation in high-level soccer throughout his youth. From experiences with the provincial, national, and university levels, he developed an understanding for the importance of being a role model within the community. He believes that understanding the individuality of each person and the context of their lives is crucial to how we, as physiotherapists, address health, wellness, and rehabilitation. His treatments have an emphasis on therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, and education so that he can help you return to the activities that you enjoy, give you the tools to stay healthy, and get your body ready for the future you!
Coach Mark is a young but very experienced instructor. His decision to pursue soccer at an early age enabled him to gather the knowledge and skills he now utilizes as a coach. During the time he was in school he mainly focused on his studies whilst training with “The football IQ academy”. After successfully graduating from high school, he then moved to Germany in hopes of achieving further heights. Although his playing time was cut short due to circumstances in the 2 years he was there he lead the Gruppenliga side “Homberg FC” to one of their most successful runs finishing second. He then returned to Canada where he started working with certain clubs and conducting private soccer labs in order to help others become better.
Coach Nino has a wealth of knowledge, experience, and passion in soccer. From a young age, he was individually trained by an ex-professional soccer player, professional track-and-field coaches, and an American-football coach. Being trained in a variety of sports improved his athleticism in order to excel on the field. This led to his professional playing career in both Canada and Europe. He started making his way through the Canadian rankings, from rep soccer to the provincial team, to being called up for the Canadian Youth National Team. He then made his way to France where he played with Stade Rennais youth academy for two years. His career was cut short after experiencing a torn ACL. He then returned to Canada to recover and play for the Canadian Soccer league, winning the 2019 / 2020 championship with Scarborough SC.
Coach Nino’s passion for soccer has led him to the next chapter in his soccer career. His desire is to train up the next generation of talent with the same quality of well-rounded training he received as a youth. He believes that with the right training and guidance any player can pursue their dreams of being a professional soccer player.