Soccer Elite Academy Youth Coaching Staff

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Elite Soccer Academy Edmonton Division Head Coach

• National Youth License
• National B License
• Provincial C License
• Real Madrid Coach Training (In Spain)
• Developing Athletic Abilities pre-workshop session
• Make Ethical Decisions (MED) Online Evaluation
• Making Head Way in Soccer
• NCCP Emergency Action Plan
• Played for Lebanon Youth National Team
• Played Major League for Ital/Canadian
• Head Coach of Impact United PDP 2007 boys team
• 2022 U13 Tier 1 Indoor Provincial Champions
• 2020 U13 Tier 1 Indoor Provincial Champions
• 2019 U13 Tier 1 Outdoor Provincial Champions
• 2020 U11 Tier 1 Indoor City Champions 
• 2019  U11 Tier 1 Outdoor City Champions 
• Currently still playing Major League for Real Santiago FC
• Lead EDSA in the respective division in scoring for 5 seasons in row. 
• Head Coach from 2012-2019 Xtreme FC 2007 boys
• Head Coach from 2016-2019 Xtreme FC 2009 boys
• Head Coach from 2019-Current North Side United FC 2007 boys
• Head Coach from 2019-Current North Side United FC 2007 boys
• Head Coach from 2018-2019 Horsehill Community 2014 Boys
• Head Coach from 2019-Current North Side United FC 2014 boys
• Head Coach from 2019-Current North Side United FC 2013 boys
• Co-Head Coach for Superior Squad International for the 2007

Calgary Head Coach 

Professional Qualifications

1. Coaching Certifications: UEFA B License, Scottish FA C License, Goalkeeping Coaching Certificate, Children’s Coaching Certificate, Children’s Wellbeing in Scottish Football, Coaching in the Game, Coaching Footballers 13+, Development Activities Certificate
2. Referee Certifications: Scottish Introductory Referee Course
3. Specialized Training: Football Psychology, Mental Health in Scottish Football, Physical Preparation (Adults & Children)
4. *Additional Certifications: Valid Disclosure Scotland PVG (Adults & Children)

Experience

Lead Coach

1. Lawless Premier Coaching, Hamilton, United Kingdom
2. April 2022–December 2024
3. * Coached children aged 4–14 in mixed-gender groups, enhancing both foundational skills and elite techniques.
4. * Delivered 1-2, 2-1, 3-1, and larger group coaching sessions tailored to varying skill levels, including high-performance players.
5. * Focused on individual ball control and game strategy development, ensuring readiness for competitive matches.
6. * Designed creative drills to challenge players and push them towards premier performance standards.

Matthew (Matt) Stevens

Calgary Technical Director Soccer Elite Academy is thrilled to announce the appointment of Matthew (Matt) Stevens as our new Technical Director. Matt brings a wealth of high-level playing experience and a deep, modern understanding of player development that will shape the future of our on-field programming.

Born in the football heartland of Blackburn, Lancashire, England, Matt's athletic journey began at an elite level. Before dedicating himself to soccer, he was a multi-sport athlete who represented the England Youth National Team in basketball from 1994-1998. This elite foundation in sport has shaped his dynamic approach to player development.

After moving to Canada, Matt established himself as one of the top players in the province, enjoying a decorated career that included playing for the Calgary Select Squad and dedicating 13 years to the Alberta Major League Soccer (AMSL) from 2002 to 2015. His passion for the game continues today as he still competes at the Masters elite level.

Matt’s true strength lies in his exceptional coaching and analytical qualifications. He holds the Canada Soccer C-Licence and the highly-regarded Children's Diploma, emphasizing his expertise in age-appropriate youth development. His knowledge is further enhanced by a comprehensive suite of advanced certifications, including:

• Professional Football Scouting Association (PFSA): Certified in Talent Identification, Performance Analysis, Opposition Analysis, and Technical Scouting.
• English FA: Certified in Talent Identification, Futsal, and holds the FA Playmaker award.

As Technical Director, Matt will be the architect of Soccer Elite Academy's on-field philosophy. He will oversee curriculum development, guide our coaching staff, and ensure that every player is developing within an expert-led, modern, and competitive environment. We are incredibly excited to have him and our other high performing coaches lead us into our next chapter.

Bio Coming Soon

• UEFA B License Coach
• Played Soccer since the Age of 2 Years Old.
• Growing up in Edmonton,
• U17 she played for FC Zurich Women's, winning a Cup Title and twice the Swiss National Championship. 
• Played in the UEFA Women's Cup as well as The Women's Championship League 
• Coached with the U15 FC Zurich Girls team for two years
• Coached the U17 and U18 FC Zurich Boys team for a year
• Played for South West United in her Youth Years
• Won Bronze at U14 Canadian nationals. 
• U18 year, She played with The Rangers was Silver Medalist at Nationals. 

ELITE KEEPER  COACH

BIO COMING SOON