Tay Nsaliwa - Academy Director/Instructor
Education:
• Bachelor of Education
• 21 years of Teaching and Coaching
Coaching:
• High School/ Jr High Soccer Coach
• Southwest Sting FC U-14 Girls Tier 1
• ESMA - Yellowbird Community Soccer U6-U12
Player Experience:
• University of Alberta Golden Bears Soccer
• Alberta Major Soccer League
• Ontario Soccer League
Sinisa Matic - Head Coach
My Background:
I was born on March 17, 1973, in Prijedor, Bosnia & Herzegovina. As a youth I was often seen playing with a soccer ball and developing skills on the pitch. Ultimately, I made the ball my best friend!
I joined the youth programs in the 3rd Former Yugoslavia Division to further my development. At 17, I was offered my first professional contract for FK-RUDAR that played in the 2nd Former Yugoslavia League.
In 1992 I joined 3rd Division SC Norderstedt in Germany and reached qualifiers for 2nd Bundesliga. My time playing for Germany from 1992 – 1997 gained me the experience and understanding of the multi-faceted aspects of soccer.
In 1997 I immigrated to Edmonton, Alberta. Where I quickly fell in love with the culture, people and country.
After playing for almost 12 years in Canada, an opportunity came for a new challenge teaching the skills and principles that I acquired to youth soccer players. This opportunity has allowed me to bring my passion and love for the world’s most popular game.
COACHING EXPERIENCE
South West Sting FC, Edmonton — Technical Director
2016 - PRESENT
South West Sting FC, Edmonton — Technical Coach
2011 - 2016
South West Sting FC, Edmonton — U17 Girls Coach
2016 - 2018
South West Sting FC, Edmonton — U15 & U17 Boys Coach
2011 - 2016
Edmonton Drillers Club, Edmonton — U10 Girls Development Coach
2011 - 2012
Edmonton Drillers Club, Edmonton — U18, U12, U14 Boys Coach
2009 - 2012
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
Edmonton Drillers, North America Professional League
2009- 2011
Saskatoon Accelerators, North America Professional Indoor League
2008
NAIT, Alberta Colleges Athletics Conference (ACAC)
2005 - Nationals
Concordia College, Alberta Colleges Athletics Conference (ACAC)
2001 - Nationals
Victoria Soccer Club, Alberta Major Soccer League
1997 - 2003
Rasen Sport Elmshorn, Germany 2nd Div Bundesliga
1994 - 1997
1 SC Norderstedt, Germany 3nd Div Bundesliga
1992 - 1994
FK Prijedor, Bosnia & Herzegovina Youth Soccer League
1980 - 19920
AWARDS
CCAA Award – All Star Player 2001
Athlete Of The Year – Concordia College 2001
CCAA – Award All Star Player 2005
World Masters Games - Gold Medal 2005
Western National Masters – Gold Medal 2010 - Victoria Soccer Club
COACHING LICENSE
Canada Soccer Association
C-License