Coach Iván

Iván is a passionate football coach and secondary school teacher who has loved the game since early childhood. Having grown up in several countries, he sees football as a universal language that brings people together while helping young players develop technical ability, confidence, teamwork, and lifelong friendships.

He holds the Certificate in Conditioning for Female Football from the FC Barcelona Education Division along with several Canada Soccer coaching certifications, and is also a certified Canada Soccer referee.

Iván has coached youth football from U5 to U12 with Creston FC, high school teams at KRSS, and has worked as a coach at FC Barcelona Academy Camps in Calgary and Victoria.

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Certifications

• Certificate in Conditioning for Female Football – Barça Innovation Hub / Barça Education

• Canada Soccer Soccer for Life

• Canada Soccer Learn to Train

• Canada Soccer FUNdamentals

• Canada Soccer Active Start

• Certified Referee – Canada Soccer

Coaching Experience

• KRSS Senior Boys Soccer Coach

• KRSS Junior Boys Soccer Coach

• KRSS Junior Girls Assistant Coach

• FC Barcelona Academy Soccer Camp Coach – Calgary

• FC Barcelona Academy Soccer Camp Coach – Victoria

• Creston FC Head Coach (U5–U12)

Playing Achievements

• Toronto Co-Ed League – Champions, 2016, 2017, 2018

• ASF Tournament (Mexico City) — Champions, 2012

• Club France Tournament (Mexico City) – 2nd Place, 2011

• Club France Tournament (Mexico City) – Champions, 2010

• Irish Club Cup – 2nd Place, 2000

• American School Foundation High School (Mexico City) – Champions, 1998