2019 MEN’S SOCCER 1 QUICK FACTS MEDIA CONTACT: ADMINISTRATION Alyson Fisher Executive Director, Athletics & Recreation: Jennifer Myers Coordinator, Sport Information Director, Business Development: Duke Dickson Cell: 647-637-3480 Manager, Varsity Athletics: Hailey Milligan-Jones, Mack Abbott E-mail: [email protected] Manager, Marketing & Events: Tricia Wyles Website: yorkulions.ca Manager, Event Operations: Michael Bianchi Twitter: @yorkulions Senior Development Officer, Athletics: Bart Zemanek SUPPORT STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION Coordinator, Sport Information: Alyson Fisher York University Athletics & Recreation Representative, Sport Information: Muad Issa Tait McKenzie Centre Coordinator, Equipment Services: Geoff Carson 4700 Keele St. Equipment Services & Stadium Attendant: Nathaniel Griffith Toronto, ON M3J 1P3 Representative, Varsity Athletics: Jenna Gray 416-736-5185 Coordinator, Facility Operations: Manny Troitino [email protected] Coordinator, Building Production: Dwayne Edwards Coordinator, Event Operations Lead: Kamiel Reid YORK ATHLETICS & RECREATION Representative, Event Operation: Kristen Venne Name: York University Coordinator, Marketing & Client Experience: Ally Stirling Location: Toronto, Ontario Digital Media Assistant: Mike Dahiroc Founded: 1959 Coordinator, Athletic Services: Katie Robinson Enrolment: 52,000 Administrative Coordinator: Lillian Chan Nickname: Lions Head Strength & Conditioning Coach: Sam Eyles-Frayne Colours: Red & White Strength & Conditioning Coach: Michael Larocque, Emerson Morassutti Field: York Stadium Capacity: 5,000 MEDICAL STAFF Conference: Ontario University Athletics (OUA) Sports Medicine & Sports Injury Clinic Manager: Andrea Prieur President & Vice Chancellor: Dr. Rhonda Lenton Assistant Manager, Sport Injury Clinic: Tracy Meloche Head Athletic Therapist: Brittney Enright-Blount Director, Athletic Therapy Certificate Program: Loriann Hynes Associate Director, Athletic Therapy Certificate Program: Michael Boni Coordinator, Athletic Therapy Certificate Program: Gus Kandilas Orthopedic Surgeons: Dr. Rick Zarnett, Dr. Jacqueline Auguste Team Dentist: Dr. Ramzi Haddad Sport Medicine Physicians: Dr. Hemen Shukla, Dr. Laura Cruz Sport Medicine Doctor: Dr. John Ho Cardiologist: Dr. Yuri Frenklah Sports Psychiatrist: Dr. Saul Marks Sport Chiropractor: Dr. Scott Howitt Registered Social Worker: Debbie Wilkes Research Consultant & Associate Professor: Dr. Alison Macpherson, Dr. Lauren Sergio Certified Athletic Therapists: Kevin Montgomery Registered Dietitian: Katie Jessop Naturopathic Doctor: Dr. Ryan Sciacchitano CONTACT INFORMATION York University Athletics & Recreation Tait McKenzie Centre 4700 Keele St. Toronto, ON M3J 1P3 416-736-5185 [email protected] 2 YORK LIONS ROSTER NO FULL NAME POS HT WT ELIG PROGRAM YR HOMETOWN HIGH SCHOOL / POST SECONDARY 0 Shyon Gaeeni GK 6-1 185 2 Commerce, Finance 3 Toronto, Ont. William Lyon Mackenzie C.I. 1 Mike Argyrides GK 6-1 185 3 Criminology 3 Richmond Hill, Ont. Jean Vanier C.H.S. 3 Reggie Laryea D 5-11 165 3 Health Studies 3 Toronto, Ont. Dante Alighieri Academy / University of Akron 4 Josh Kiselyov D 6-2 185 4 Economics 5 Maple, Ont. Bill Crothers S.S. 5 Gabriel Jodhan D 6-0 170 2 Communications Studies 3 Aurora, Ont. Aurora H.S. 6 Jorgo Nika M 6-2 185 5 Business & Society 3 East York, Ont. East York C.I. 7 Omar Marzouk F 6-1 180 3 Kinesiology & Health Science 4 North York, Ont. Sir John A. Macdonald C.I. 8 Eddie Lay M 5-10 150 5 Hispanic Studies 5 Courtice, Ont. Holy Trinity C.H.S 9 Merci Yuma F 6-1 3 Kinesiology & Health Science 2 Toronto, Ont. Sir Wilfrid Laurier C.I. 10 Cristian Cavallini M 6-1 170 4 Liberal Arts & Professional Studies 5 Woodbridge, Ont. Holy Cross C.A. 11 Lucas Puntillo M 5-9 145 3 Business & Society 3 Woodbridge, Ont. Father Bressani C.H.S. / Robert Morris 12 Gianfranco Gileppo M 5-9 2 Business & Society 2 Vaughan Ont. St. Joan of Arc C.H.S. / Adelphi University 13 Soji Olatoye F 5-11 140 3 Psychology 3 Brampton, Ont. Notre Dame C.S.S. / La Salle University 15 Michael Thornton F 5-9 172 2 Kinesiology & Health Science 2 Toronto, Ont. Monarch Park C.I. / University of Memphis 16 Christopher Jacovou F 5-10 165 5 Business & Society 5 Richmond Hill, Ont. Jean Vanier C.H.S. / Saginaw Valley State 17 Vaughan Bianchi M 5-10 150 2 Mechanical Engineering 3 Calgary, Alta. Dr. E.P. Scarlett H.S. 18 Adam Parda M 6-0 170 3 Kinesiology & Health Science 3 Toronto, Ont. St. Basil The Great College School 19 Marcus Brooks D 5-11 185 3 Commerce 3 Brampton, Ont. Castlebrook S.S. / University of Memphis 20 Agostino Principato M 5-3 120 2 Engineering 2 Aurora, Ont. Cardinal Carter C.H.S. 21 Francesco Sinopoli D 6-0 165 5 Accounting 5 Maple, Ont. St. Joan of Arc C.H.S. / DePaul University 22 George Tzimas GK 6-1 180 2 Commerce, Accounting 2 Vaughan Ont. St. Joan of Arc C.H.S. / St. Thomas University 23 Milan Beader F 6-2 187 3 Business & Society 4 Oakville, Ont. Abbey Park H.S. 25 Jon Alec Duenas M 5-9 145 3 Criminology 3 North York, Ont. Monsignor Percy Johnson C.S.S. / Hastings College 29 Marco Muia D 6-4 195 1 Economics 2 Vaughan Ont. Bill Crothers S.S. / St. John’s University Carmine Isacco Head Coach (13th season) Luca Forno Associate Coach Hieu Quach Assistant Coach Matthew Stinson Assistant Coach Daniel Gogarty Assistant Coach Gerald Pennant Goalkeeper Coach Francesco Vescio Strength & Conditioning Coach Joey Cicchillo Strength & Conditioning Coach Melina Bisogni Head Student Therapist Jaime Medrana Assistant Student Therapist 2019 MEN’S SOCCER 3 COACHING STAFF CHAMPIONSHIP PREVIEW CARMINE ISACCO – HEAD COACH LUCA FORNO – ASSOCIATE COACH Carmine Isacco was named the head Luca Forno joined the Lions coaching staff in 2010 after coach of the Lions men’s soccer team in four seasons as a player on the team. He was a captain for 2007 and has led the Lions to unprece- three seasons (2007-09), earned the team MVP award in the squad’s OUA title-winning campaign in 2007 and also helped dented success, winning four U SPORTS the Lions win the 2008 U SPORTS championship. Forno, titles (2008, 2010, 2014, 2015) as well as who played one season at Francis Marion University in South six OUA banners (2007, 2013-15, 2017- Carolina before coming to York, graduated with a degree in 18). He is also a six-time recipient of administrative studies. He is also a coach with the Vaughan the OUA West coach of the year award Soccer Club and the equipment manager for York9 (2007, 2010, 2012-14, 2016) and a two- in the Canadian Premier League (CPL). time U SPORTS coach of the year (2007, 2014). HIEU QUACH – ASSISTANT COACH Hieu Quach has been with the Lions men’s soccer program Isacco joined the Lions after spending since 2007. He came to York along with head coach Carmine two seasons as the head coach with Isacco and previously worked as an assistant under Isacco for two years at the University of Toronto. He has played a the University of Toronto Varsity Blues, big role in the success experienced by the Lions, including where he led the team to a pair of OUA the team’s six OUA banners (2007, 2013-15, 2017-18) and four silver medals and a CIS silver medal in U SPORTS titles (2008, 2010, 2014-15). Quach was a three- 2005. His coaching career has also seen him claim a national champi- year starter at central midfield for the Varsity Blues, earning onship with the Hearts-Azzurri S.C. in the under-18 division. As a player, a conference all-star selection in 1996 and academic all-Ca- Isacco took to the pitch at the University of Maryland, where he was nadian honours in 1998. He graduated from the University named a freshman all-American and a three-time all-ACC first team of Toronto with an education degree after earning a bachelor of science from member. In 1993 he participated in the World University Games. Dalhousie University. After graduating with a bachelor of arts degree from Maryland, he MATTHEW STINSON – ASSISTANT COACH turned professional and played four seasons with the Toronto Italia Matt Stinson went from player to coach with the Lions after Soccer Club in the National Soccer League (NSL). In his first season the 2015 season. He spent three years as a midfielder with the program, earning OUA West second-team all-star hon- with the club he was named goalkeeper of the year and he also re- ours and U SPORTS tournament all-star recognition in 2014 ceived Canadian all-star status three times. He also played pro in the and helping the Lions win three OUA championships and two A-league, winning a league title in 1997 with Milwaukee and earning national titles. Stinson brings plenty of playing experience all-star honours and the playoff MVP award. Isacco was the goalkeeper at a number of different levels to the coaching staff. Before coach for Toronto FC in their inaugural MLS season. coming to York, he spent parts of two seasons with Toronto FC, appearing in 17 games, and represented Canada on the senior men’s national team. He also spent one season at Win- throp University, where he was voted team MVP as a freshman and was a first- COACHING RECORD team all-conference award recipient. Year Team Overall Regular Playoffs OUA U SPORTS Season Finish Finish DANIEL GOGARTY – ASSISTANT COACH 2005 Toronto 11-3-2 7-1-2 4-2 Silver Silver Daniel Gogarty joins the coaching ranks of the Lions this year after five seasons as a player. He was one of the best 2006 Toronto 11-6-3 8-3-3 3-3 Silver 7th defenders in program history throughout his time with the 2007 York 15-3-2 11-1-2 4-2 Gold 4th program, helping the team win two national championships 2008 York 14-5-1 9-4-1 5-1 Silver Gold and four conference titles.