Guelph Soccer Staff
Meet the dedicated team behind Guelph Soccer. Our staff members bring strong experience and commitment to supporting player growth while caring for this amazing soccer community.
Business Operations
Executive director
David Frizzell
david.frizzell@guelphsoccer.ca
Recreational program manager
Caitlin Dunsmore
caitlin.dunsmore@guelphsoccer.ca
Competitive Operations Manager
Program
Coordinator
Finance
Administrator
project
coordinator
Nicole Lyon
nicole.lyon@guelphsoccer.ca
Paige Parker
paige.parker@guelphsoccer.ca
Karamjeet Kaur
accounting@guelphsoccer.ca
Olivia Rizakos
olivia.rizakos@guelphsoccer.ca
Soccer Operations
technical director
Grassroots Manager
senior staff coach
Sporting Manager
performance coach
club head referee
Justin Springer
justin.springer@guelphsoccer.ca
Certifications:
CSA National A License (2024)
Technical Director Diploma (2022)
CSA National Youth License (2022)
CSA National Children’s License (2021) CSA National B License (2017)
Coaching Experience:
First Assistant Coach - Guelph Gryphons (OUA) - 2017 to Present
Head Coach - Guelph United Men’s Premier Team (L1O) - 2021 to 2024
Playing Experience:
St. Kitts and Nevis Senior Men's National Team (Concacaf / FIFA) - 2015 to 2021
York 9 (CPL) - 2019
Vaughan Azzurri (L1O) - 2017 to 2018
KW United (USL2) – 2015 to 2016
U SPORTS Team Canada (FISU) - 2015
Guelph Gryphons (OUA) - 2012 to 2017
Position: Centre-back
Jonathan Smit
jonathan.smit@guelphsoccer.ca
Certifications:
CSA National Children’s License (in-progress)
CSA C License (2024)
Soccer For Life (2015)
Coaching Experience:
Head Coach - Guelph Soccer OWSL - 2023 to Present
Assistant Coach - Guelph Soccer GU17 L3 - 2019 to 2020
Head of Soccer Program - St. John’s Kilmarnock School - 2017 to 2023
Staff Coach - CYS - 2015 to 2016
Assistant Coach - CYS GU16 (OYSL) - 2015 to 2016
Assistant Coach - CYS GU15 (OYSL) - 2014 to 2015
Head Coach - Brazilian Futeball School Guelph/Fergus - 2008 to 2020
Shayne Campbell
Certifications:
CSA National A License
USSF National B License
NSCA Strength & Conditioning Specialist
Coaching Experience:
Head Coach - Guelph Gryphons (OUA) - 2017 to Present
Assistant Coach - Guelph Gryphons (OUA) - 2014 to 2017
Playing Experience:
Mississauga Olympians (CPSL) - 2003 Cleveland Crunch (MISL) - 2001 to 2002 Philadelphia KiXX (MISL) - 2000 to 2001 St. Catharines Wolves (CSL) - 1994 to 1996, 1999
Hampton Roads Mariners (USL A-League) - 1998
Edmonton Drillers (NPSL) - 1996 to 2000
Position: Defender
Alan Koch
alan.koch@guelphsoccer.ca
Certifications:
CSA National A License UEFA B License USSF National A License
Coaching Experience:
Guelph Gryphons Men's Soccer (OUA / U SPORTS) - 2025 to Present Western Suburbs Football Club (New Zealand Central League) - 2023 to Present FC Edmonton (Canadian Premier League) - 2020 to 2022 Colorado Springs Switchbacks (USL Championship) - 2019 to 2020 FC Cincinnati (USL / Major League Soccer) - 2017 to 2019 Whitecaps FC 2 (reserve team – Vancouver Whitecaps, MLS) - 2015 to 2016 Vancouver Whitecaps FC (Women) - 2009 Simon Fraser University (NCAA Division II) - 2008 to 2015 Baker Wildcats (NAIA) - 2006 to 2008 Midwestern State Mustangs Assistant Coach (NCAA Division II) - 2003 to 2005
Sydney Vanderhoef
sydney.vanderhoef@guelphsoccer.ca
Certifications:
CSA National B Diploma (in-progress) CSA C License (2024)
NSCA Strength & Conditioning Specialist (2023)
MoreFeetOnTheGround (2023-2024) LivingWorks Start (2023-2024) Soccer For Life (2022)
Coaching Experience:
Head Coach - Guelph Soccer GU15 Academy - 2024 to Present
Head Coach - CYS GU14 Academy - 2022 to 2023
Assistant Coach - CYS GU15 OPDL - 2022 to 2023
Playing Experience:
Oakville Soccer Club (L1O) - 2025 to Present Guelph United (L1O) - 2020 to 2024 Guelph Gryphons (OUA) - 2019 to 2023
Position: Midfield
Brandon Landsborough
brandon.landsborough@guelphsoccer.ca
Certifications:
OSA Grade 6 Referee
OSA Certified SCORE Mentor
staff coach
Victoria Hinchliffe
victoria.hinchliffe@guelphsoccer.ca
Certifications:
CSA B License (in-progress)
CSA C License (2022)
Learn To Train (2022)
Soccer For Life (2022)
Coaching Experience:
Head Coach - Guelph Soccer BU15 Academy - 2024 to Present Assistant Coach - Guelph Gryphons (OUA) - 2022 to Present
Playing Experience:
Guelph United (L1O) - 2020 to 2024 Guelph Gryphons (OUA) - 2016 to 2020
U SPORTS Team Canada (FISU) - 2019
Position: Striker
staff coach
Andrew Agyare-Tabbi
andrew.a.tabbi@guelphsoccer.ca
Certifications:
CSA B License (in-progress)
CSA C License (2022)
Learn to Train (2021)
Soccer For Life (2020)
Coaching Experience:
Head Coach - Guelph Soccer BU14 Academy - 2024 to Present Assistant Coach - Guelph United (L1O) - 2022 to Present Assistant Coach - Guelph Gryphons (OUA) - 2022 to Present
Staff Coach
Michael Warden
michael.warden@guelphsoccer.ca
Certifications:
CSA National B Diploma (in-progress) CSA C License (2022) Soccer for Life (2019) Learn to Train (2021)
Coaching Experience:
Head Coach - Guelph United L2 Reserves - 2024 to Present Co-Head Coach - Guelph United U20 Reserves - 2025 to Present Assistant Coach - Guelph United L1O Women’s First Team - 2023 to Present Head Coach - FFTW 2009 BU11 - 2020 to 2023 FFTW Technical Staff - 2019 to 2023
Playing Experience:
Wilfrid Laurier University (OUA) - 2014 to 2017
Position: Central Midfield
Junior Staff Coach
Alanna Starcevic
Certifications:
Learn To Train
Soccer For Life
Coaching Experience:
Head Coach - SCOOBY Soccer Burlington HL U3-U12
Assistant Coach - Burlington Force GU10, GU16, BU9, BU18
Playing Experience:
Guelph Gryphons (OUA) - 2022 to Present
Guelph United (L1O) - 2021 to Present
Position: Defender
goalkeeper coach
Don Ferguson
Certifications:
OSA Goalkeeping Diploma (2011) CSA National B License (2011)
Coaching Experience:
Club Goalkeeper Coach - Guelph SC, Brampton SC, Bolton SC, Georgetown SC, Miss Falcon’s, Markham SC, Dixie SC, Aurora SC, Bryst Soccer Academy Guelph Gryphons (OUA) Goalkeeper Coach - 2011 to Present
Goalkeeper Coach for Canadian Para National Team - 2015 to Present Guelph United (L1O) Goalkeeper/Assistant Coach - 2021 to present
Aurora U21 Coach - 2015 to 2020 ON Soccer Provincial Association Coach - 2007 to 2009
Playing Experience:
North York Rockets (CSL) - 1989 to 1990 Ottawa National Capital Pioneers/Intrepid (CSL) - 1987 to 1988
Wrexham SC English 4th Division - 1986 Luton Town FC English 1st Division - 1985
Toronto Italia - 1984 to 1985
Hamilton Steelers (CPSL) - 1983 Canadian National Team - 1981 to 1990 1st Portuguese National Soccer League - 1980
Position: Goalkeeper