Brams United Technical Staff

Brams United Soccer Club believes in development for all Club members, including coaches. We are pleased to provide certified Technical Staff in various programs across the Club to help develop athletes and upcoming coaches. Brams United Technical staff participate in continued mentorship and personal development plans through the support of the Director of Soccer.

Get to know a bit more about the staff below as you will see them on the field throughout the seasons!

 

Competitive Technical Staff

NameCredentialsFavourite Soccer MomentCoaching Inspiration
Mallory MacDonald (Director of Soccer)Canada Soccer A Diploma (In Progress) B Diploma, Children's Diploma, Youth Diploma, Technical Director Diploma, Coach Developer - Coach Association of Ontario, Provincial Excel HC/Ontario Soccer scout, League One Premier Simcoe Rovers AC
Jatin Arora
Jason ChalonsLearn to Train, Soccer for Life, C License Trained
Ezequiel GazigliaATFA Pro license, CSA National B License, FUNdamentals, Learn To Train, Soccer for lifeArgentina winning the 2022 World Cup.Being around others who love the game the same way I do.
Mark VanciseLearn to Train, Soccer for LifeIt would be when my oldest daughter's team won the U17 Ontario Cup and travelled to Moncton in 2023Seeing the growth and development of players. As a coach working on a particular skill/concept- and the player is attempting the concept/skill and it just clicks; it’s great to see the hard work that is put in, pay off.
Aaron Peters
(Goalkeeper Coach)

Grassroots Technical Staff

NameCredentialsFavourite Soccer MomentCoaching Inspiration
Pedro CunhaMaking Head Way in Soccer, FUNdamentals, Learn To Train, Ontario Soccer Game Leader, Manage a Sport ProgramEder scoring a 40 yard volley in extra time of the 2016 Euro Finals to win it for Portugal.Seeing young players come out of their shells and grow in confidence with a ball at their feet!
Liz FigueiraLearn to Train, Soccer for Life, Provincial Pre B, C License Trained, Canada Soccer Children's License
Andrew NazirFUNdamentals, Learn to Train, Soccer for Life, C License Trained, Strength & Conditioning Coach
Marco Polanec-MarinFUNdamentals, Learn to Train, Soccer for Life, C License (In Process)

Community Support Staff

NameCredentialsFavourite Soccer MomentCoaching Inspiration
Celina BritoMy favourite soccer moment was winning the Ottawa showcase with my team and earning those gold medals together.I want to make a difference in young kids' lives, just like my coaches have done for me.
Emma ChalonsKeeping Girls in Sport, Ontario Soccer Game Leader, FUNdamentals, Learn to TrainMy favourite soccer moment has to be when I officially joined the Sheridan Bruins—it was such a proud milestone. Now, placing 3rd in the OCAA, I couldn’t be more thrilled with what we’ve achieved as a team.When kids are excited to come to practice, it means a lot to me. I get to share my love for the sport with them, and seeing them develop that same passion is incredible.
John (Jao) Macedo
Cristiano Macedo
Liam MaguireMy favourite soccer moment is Robbie Keane’s 92nd-minute goal for Ireland against Germany in the 2002 World Cup.What inspires me as a coach is the opportunity to unite a group of people in achieving a collective goal.
Kaitlyn Ross
Chantal SeniorActive Start, Learn to Train
Mallika TandonMy favorite soccer moment is winning a game and celebrating that victory alongside my closest friends.What inspires me to be a coach is to be able to help others achieve their goals and grow as a player
Natasha TrapaniFUNdamentals, Learn to Train