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OPDL Technical Staff and Coaches




Announcing Head Coach Jessica Danku - 2013 Boys 2026!


Announcing Head Coach David Currie - 2010 Girls 2026!


Announcing Head Coach Kayla Bevacqua - 2011 Girls 2026!


Announcing Head Coach Joe Lamberti - 2010 Boys 2026!


Announcing Head Coach Uche Agba - 2009 Boys 2026!


Announcing Head Coach Joe Lamberti - 2011 Boys 2026!


Announcing Head Coach Maurizio Privitera - 2009 Girls 2026!


We are continuously accepting applications for the

2026 NIAGARA FC OPDL Coach Positions for all age divisions.  This application is open to all who hold the proper qualifications.


OPDL EXECUTIVE & TECHNICAL STAFF

PAUL  O'ROURKE

PAUL O'ROURKE

NIAGARA FALLS SOCCER CLUB LEAD TECHNICAL and EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

IAN CUMMINS

IAN CUMMINS

NIAGARA FALLS SOCCER CLUB DIRECTOR OF METHODOLOGY and HIGH PERFORMANCE MANAGER

Gianluca Catalano

NFSC - NIAGARA FC GOALKEEPER COACH


OPDL Head Coaches

OPDL Head Coaches provide the highest level of youth coaching and development in Ontario.  All NIAGARA FC OPDL Head Coaches are required to have and to meet the following requirements as per OPDL Operational Guidelines - Section V - Team and Match Officials - #29:

  • All team officials must have evidence of clear Canadian Police Information Check (CPIC) certification that is no more than three years old by January 1st of the current year.
  • All team officials must have valid Respect in Soccer certification. 
  • Head Coaches shall have a valid standard First Aid with CPR & AED – Level C.
  • Head Coaches shall not be assigned to the same team his/her child plays for.
  • Head Coaches shall not be a Technical Director for an OPDL Licence Holder.
  • Head Coach must be a paid (either full or part-time) coach with Licence Holder
  • All OPDL Head Coaches must hold a minimum qualification of a Canadian National B Licence or a Youth Licence.
  • NOTE:  The Canada Soccer Youth Licence will be the minimum qualification, in place of the National B Licence, as of 2024.
  • Making Headway In Soccer
  • Rule of Two 
  • Making Ethical Decisions - both the in-class and online evaluation completed.

All coaches must be a non-parent, paid for their duties on the bench, and can coach with a group for no more than 2 years. All of this is to help create a fair and high-level experience for all players.



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NFSC - NIAGARA FC's 2024/2025 OPDL HEAD COACHES and BENCH STAFF

Boys OPDL Head Coaches



2026 NFSC - NIAGARA FC OPDL U13 Boys



2026 NFSC - NIAGARA FC OPDL U15 Boys



2026 NFSC - NIAGARA FC OPDL U16 Boys



2026 NFSC - NIAGARA FC OPDL U17 Boys

Girls OPDL Head Coaches



2026 NFSC - NIAGARA FC OPDL U15 Girls



2026 NFSC - NIAGARA FC OPDL U16 Girls



2026 NFSC - NIAGARA FC OPDL U17 Girls