Technical Department

Ian Adair, originally from Glasgow Scotland, lives in Oakville with his wife Avril. They have two children. His daughter graduated from the Univ. of Guelph, and currently lives in London, England. His son graduated from Niagara University, NY, having received a soccer scholarship.

Ian's extensive playing, coaching and refereeing background has contributed to the philosophy he brings to this position:

* Be passionate about the game and stay fit.

* Work constantly on improving your skills.

* Play vigorously with sportsmanlike conduct while striving to be the best you can be.

* Show respect for your team-mates, your opponents, the officials, and the coaches.

* Remember that it's not just about winning- soccer is about moulding character, team-building and leadership skills.

Coaching Highlights

B Licence holder (Scottish Football Association)

B Licence Holder (Ontario)

C Licence holder (Canada)

Corporation of Glasgow Soccer Coaching Certification (Scotland)

Mauricio is orginally from Mexico, where he played professionally for Atlante, Neza and Jaguares. It is also where he bagan his coaching career in 1991 with the Tecamachalco Soccer Club in Mexico City.

Mauricio continued with coaching after his playing days, and can list the following experience and education achievements.

Coaching Education

Mexican National A Licence (2000)

Brazilian National A Licence (2007)

U.S. National A Licence (2009)

Job experience

1991- 1993 Soccer Coach- Mexico City, Mexico.

2000- 2004 Assistant Sports Director (Soccer)- Turks and Caicos Islands

2004- 2005 Staff Coach- Burlington Youth Soccer Club

2006- 2010 Staff Coach- North Toronto Soccer Club, Georgetown Soccer Club.

Mitchell joins Guelph Soccer as the House League Technical Coach with the responsibility of overseeing the technical improvement of our House League coaches, players and program.

Mitchell was born in Haiti and moved to Canada in the early seventies. During his college years in Montreal, he played soccer for Saint Laurent College and then semi pro for Confinium Soccer of the Quebec League. Before moving to Ontario, he coached the Senior Womens team from 1986 to 1988.

From the early 2000s, Mitchell has had an extensive coaching career at North Mississauga Soccer club. He was Head Coach of the 1995s Boys competitive team from U8 to U12 during which time the team reached the Elite level. He also assisted coaches as a Mentor as well as working in the Panther Development Program, and Head Coach and Mentor for the Boys U9 development program. Mitchell was also involved in the mentoring of House League coaches.

Mitchell is a holder of the Pre- B coaching licence, has participated in the Coerver Coaching methodology, child psychology, team management, and health and fitness programs. Mitchell has worked with Guelph Soccer since 2007 and has worked on a variety of skill development programs.

Mitchell is married to his wife Jan, and they have a son named Jordan.

Stephen is originally from England, but now lives with his wife in Mississauga.He presently works as a Vice Principal within the Toronto District School Board, and dedicates his spare time to coaching soccer. His coaching philosophy is "to enable each and every player to reach their full potential".

Coaching Highlights

Ontario B Licence

Ontario Pre B Licence

Soccer Level 3 inc Philosophy of Coaching

Physical and Health Education BA

Coach- Bryst Soccer Academy 2006- present

Academy Scout- Burnley Football Club (UK) 2003- present

OYSL Coach- North Mississauga 1996-2007

Mentor Coach- North Mississauga 2004- 2007

Head Coach- Toronto Lynx (Super Y) 2003/2004

Guelph Soccer Centre of Excellence Staff Coach 2007/2008

Alan lives in Mississauaga with his wife, and has been coaching soccer for over 30 years. His coaching philosophy is to teach young players in a way that helps them to develop their skills and knowledge of the game, as well as their overall fitness level.

Coaching Highlights

Ontario B Licence

Pre B Licence and working towards UEFA B Licence

Coached in Ontario Regional and Provincial programs

Coach- Toronto Italia

Coach- Macedonia Lakers (National Soccer League)

Coach- Bryst Academy

Guelph Soccer Centre of Excellence Staff Coach 2007/2008 

Don Ferguson has joined Guelph Soccer recently and will be responsible for working with the goalkeepers within our club. Don has extensive playing and coaching experience, the highlights of which are outlined below:

Playing Career

Canadian Olympic Scholarship Program 1981-84

Luton Town Football Club, English Division 1- 1985

Wrexham Soccer Club, English League- 1986

Canadian CSL- 1987-88

Coaching Experience

Toronto F.C. Academy Goalkeeper Coach

Ontario Provincial Goalkeeper Coach

Bryst Academy Goalkeeper Coach

Involved with several clubs in Ontario as goalkeeper coach.