Advanced Performance Soccer Camp for COMPETITIVE MALE and FEMALE PLAYERS 12-16 Years Old

Advanced Performance Soccer Camp FOR COMPETITIVE MALE AND FEMALE PLAYERS 12-16 years old

Day: July 8–12 and July 15–19, 2019 Boarding: July 7–20, 2019 9:00am–4:00pm

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DAVIDE MASSAFRA TECHNICAL DIRECTOR - UEFA B LICENSED COACH

Our Technical Director is a professional coach and athletic trainer from Italy, whose vast experiences throughout Europe, the U.S.A. and Canada makes him ideally suited for this role. Davide’s coaching and athletic training career began in Italy, where his unsurpassed passion for the sport of soccer led him to take on Head Coaching roles in Spain, Romania and England before eventually coming over to North America. In addition to coaching, Davide also took on the role of International Scout for Ascoli Soccer Academy and later Empoli FC, both of which enabled him to work with youth from all parts of the globe. After seasons of being the Head Coach for teams in Seattle and Thunder Bay, Davide is currently the Technical Director for Empire Niagara Soccer Academy and Director of the Ontario Empire U.S. Development Academy. His expertise continues to be highly sought after, as he was recently called upon by the Women’s Premier Soccer League (WPSL) of the United States to lead their International Combine as its Technical Director. Davide’s extensive knowledge attained through his professional licenses and degrees, multitude of varied experiences and intense motivation to help others achieve their personal soccer goals, makes him an inspirational leader for our staff and campers.

ADDITIONAL LICENSES: • Italian National Olympic Fitness Coach • Match Analysis Video License • Masters Degree in Sport Psychology • Degree in Physical Education

KATE SHAW GIRLS DIRECTOR AND HEAD COACH

Currently, Kate is a Ridley College faculty member (Ontario Certified Teacher) and head coach of the U14 Boys and Girls teams. Her passion for soccer began as a youth player in the Burlington Youth Soccer club, where her team won the National Championship. She was then recruited by the University of Northern Iowa on a full NCAA Division 1 scholarship where as team captain, she led her team through four seasons. Kate then joined the Women’s English Premier League with Keynsham Town Ladies Football Club, now a member of the Southern Division of the National League. She then went on to play in Manila.

In addition to her playing career, Kate has embraced coaching for over 10 years, leading both boys’ and girls’ youth teams in Aleppo, Syria; Manila, Philippines; Prague, Czech Republic and now in Canada at Ridley College. This notable coaching history, in addition to her impressive professional playing career experience and knowledge in teaching pedagogy, clearly illustrates Kate’s powerful impact as a member of our coaching staff.

ADDITIONAL LICENSES: • Masters of Science – SUNY Buffalo State • ACE Sports Conditioning Specialty Certification • Sport and Exercise Nutritional advisor certification, The Health Science Academy • Les Mills Born to Move, youth group fitness instructor ASCTA Competitive swim coach certificate

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FEDERICO TURRIZIANI

BOYS DIRECTOR AND HEAD COACH - UEFA B LICENSED

Federico hails from Perugia, Italy and has a long, accomplished list of soccer coaching experiences. In 2002, Federico began coaching at the A.C. Perugia Academy (Serie A -B). He then progressed to coach for San Sisto, A.C. Torgiano and Ascoli Soccer Academy. After leading numerous teams to victory, Federico landed as Head Coach for the First team at A.C. Cesena and then later for Empoli F.C. Academy. In 2013, Federico moved to Canada to be the Technical Director for York Region Shooters and the Head Coach for the U21 Ontario Cup finalists. Since then, he has been a sought after coach in Europe, the U.S. and Canada, as he has taken positions with Catania Calcio, U.S. Centese Calcio, Empire Soccer Academy and most recently as an International Combine Coach with the U.S. WPSL. He also earned the role of Sics Match Analyst and is their official representative for USA and Canada. This impressive coaching experience, combined with the knowledge amassed through his professional licenses, makes Federico a dynamic addition to our coaching staff.

ADDITIONAL LICENSES: • Match Analysis License (Coverciano 2014) • Italian National Olympic Sports Fitness Coach (Roma 2011) • Physical Education Degree, specialist in Sports Techniques • Canada World Selection Head Coach

EMANUELE AMELTONIS GOAL KEEPER COACH- UEFA B LICENSED

Born in Italy, Emanuele quickly embraced soccer—in particular, the position of goalkeeper. In 2004, he began his professional soccer career in Serie C with Lega Pro. After playing over 150 official games, he signed a contract with A.C. Siena in the Italian Serie A. Six years later, Emanuele moved to Canada where he won the Canadian Soccer League in 2014, establishing a new league record with 21 unbeaten consecutive games (first undefeated season in League history)! Also, in 2014, Emanuele founded the Next Generation Keepers school in Toronto. His mission was to help goalkeepers aged 7 to 18 (both boys and girls) succeed in the competitive world of soccer. With his UEFA B license issued by F.I.G.C. (Italian Soccer Federation) in 2016, Emanuele continues to offer goalkeeper training programs, camps and clinics with international guests all year round in Ontario and overseas. His school is responsible for the safety and training of over 100 keepers each season. We are thrilled to have a such a high-calibre professional, licensed Goalkeeper Coach on our staff!

Strength and Conditioning Coaches BROCK UNIVERSITY HIGH PERFORMANCE TEAM

These knowledgeable coaches continue to lead Brock University varsity teams, as well as many National sports teams. Their extensive and diverse experiences, together with their industry leading certifications, are collectively a tremendous asset to our coaching roster.

STEVE LIDSTONE MANAGER OF SPORTS PERFORMANCE • MSc - Brock University • B. Hons Kinesiology - York University • Athletic Therapy Certificate - York University • FLMP Diploma - George Brown College • CSCS, CATC, R KIN, SFMA 1&2 • USAW, NCCP Weightlifting VICKI BENDUS LEAD SPORTS PERFORMANCE COACH • Canadian College of Osteopathy • MSc - Brock University • BSc Kinesiology - Mercyhurst University • CSCS, USAW, SFMA 1 & 2, FMS 1 • Four years NCAA Division 1 • 2012 World Championship Gold (Hockey Canada) DAVE MCDOWELL LEAD SPORTS PERFORMANCE COACH • MSc (SNC) - Edith Cowan University • BPHE- University of Toronto • High Performance Training Certificate • CSCS, CSAC, NCCP Weightlifting • Precision Nutrition • CIS Football East West All Star TAYLOR TIESSEN PROGRAMME COORDINATOR, BROCK SPORTS PERFORMANCE COMMUNITY • BPhe/BEd Brock University • Post Grad Diploma - Exercise for Health and Performance – Niagara College • CSCS, NCCP Weightlifting, CSEP-CEP(c)

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