Coach Roberto

Meet Coach Roberto

With an illustrious career in Europe, coach Roberto brings a tactical knowledge that not many coaches can offer in Canada.

  • Standard de Liège, 1st division, Belgium (1978 – 1983)
  • UEFA European Cup Finalist in Barcelona against Barcelona
  • Two Belgian First Division League Titles
  • Belgian Cup Winner
  • Beerschoot, 1st division, Belgium (1983 – 1985)
  • Académica de Coimbra, 1st division, Portugal (1985-1987)
  • Udinese,  Italy (1987-1988)
  • Treviso, 3rd division, Italy (1988-1989)

Coached by

Ernst Happel
Raymond Goethals
Robert Waseige
Victor Manuel
Bora Mulitinovic
Giacomini
Sonetti

A Great Team

Over the years, Roberto has been supported by many amazing managers and assistant coaches. Without their assistance, Roberto and his squads would not have been able to achieve their level of success. A big thank you to everyone who was alongside him throughout his years in Richmond Soccer
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Special Message of
Acknowledgement and Gratitude

Thank You

I would like to give special mention to my friend Mario Innaurato (Former Fitness Coach of the Belgian National team and many other professional teams in Europe).

Mario actively participated in the building of a new generation of Belgian players. Mario gave me access to his techniques around “Intermittent preparation”. Without his work, advice and expertise he willingly shared with me, I would not have had as much success with the teams I have trained and coached here in Canada and the United states. With this approach, our teams always finished games very strongly and this was witnessed by my colleagues, my players, our opposition, and observers who watched us play.  Throughout my years coaching, I have experienced much success as I have been able to apply his specific research to my youth programs.  Over the years of utilizing and refining this methodology, Mario has commented that he thinks the student has surpassed the teacher.  Of this, I am not sure, but I would like to send a very heartfelt thank you to you, Mister Mario from me and all the kids who have benefited from your work.  Your legacy has touched countless players in North America and I’m eternally grateful for you sharing your knowledge with me

Achievements

A Winning Track record

Achievements
  • 16 Metro Select League titles, U14 to U18 metro level
  • winner of 4 Metro Coastal Cup Final on the same weekend
  • 6 Provincial Championships, U14 to U18 metro level
  • 9 Provincial Metro A cups,U14 to U18 metro level
  • Numerous USA tournament winners, all ages
  • 3 pioneers cup, U13 level
  • 1 National finalist, U14
  • 16 Metro Select League titles, U14 to U18 metro level
  • winner of 4 Metro Coastal Cup Final on the same weekend
  • 6 Provincial Championships, U14 to U18 metro level
  • 9 Provincial Metro A cups,U14 to U18 metro level
  • Numerous USA tournament winners, all ages
  • 3 pioneers cup, U13 level
  • 1 National finalist, U14
PLAYERS

Successful players under Roberto

PLAYERS

Player                                      Graduating Year                     School/Professional Team

Michael Branion-Calles          2008                                        University of Victoria

Gavin Barrett                            2008                                        University of Victoria

Wesly Barrett                           2008                                        University of Victoria

Chase Wickham                       2009                                        University Alabama Birmingham/ Charlotte Eagles USL

Rory Gattens                            2009                                        University of British Columbia

Connor Radil                           2009                                        University of British Columbia

AJ Grewal                                2009                                        Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa

Cameron Stokes                     2010                                        University of Victoria

Caleb Clarke                            2011                                        Vancouver Whitecaps/ German Bundesliga club FC Augsburg

Jason James                            2011                                        GNK Dinamo Zagreg Croatia Professional

Declan Rodriguez                   2011                                        University of Milwaukee

Luke O’Shea                            2011                                        University of British Columbia

Bryan Fong                             2012                                        University of British Columbia

Alexander Escobar                 2012                                        Kwantlan College

Colin Jaques                           2012                                        Simon Fraser  University/ Croatia Professional

Ante Boskovic                         2012                                        University of British Columbia

Jacob Quail                             2012                                        University of British Columbia

Farid (Armando) Matuk         2012                                        Teca UTN Mexican Premiere Second Division

Jordan Giles                            2012                                        Langara College

Kyle Kemp                               2012                                        Langara College

Taj Sangara                             2012                                        Croatia Professional / Langara College

Nicholas Chen                        2012                                        Langara College

Waseem Baluch                      2012                                        Germany Semi-Professional / Langara College

Rylan Sangha                          2012                                        Kwantlen University

Theo Lorenz                            2013                                        Quest University

Connor O’Loughlin                 2013                                        McGill University

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