Technical Coaches
Our technical Coaches
SWU Technical Coaches provide an enjoyable & inclusive experience. Ensuring that safety, organization, structure & enjoyment exist for both players and coaches.
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Manager of Developmental Programming
Jesus Melo
Business Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science with over 15 years of experience
- Client Application Support (2011-2017)
- Software Development (2008-2011)
- Software Analyst (2006-2008)
- Application Support (2003-2006)
- IT Specialist (2000-2003)
Soccer Experience
- CSWU Grassroots Director (2017-Present)
- Whitecaps Academy Centre Trainer (2018-Present)
- CSWU Staff Coach and Academy Trainer (2014-2017)
- Various youth teams Coach (2011-2014)
- Canada Soccer Children’s License (2019)
- Soccer Community Coach LF Training (2108)
- Provincial C License (2017)
- Active Start (NCCP Community Stream) (2016)
- Soccer for Life (NCCP Community Stream) (2016)
- Learning to Train (NCCP Community Stream) (2016)
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Manager of Performance Programming
PavLE Popara
Business Experience
- Bachelor of Sport Management 2018
Soccer Experience
- Calgary South West United Soccer
- Alberta Youth Soccer League (AYSL) Lead (2021-Present)
- SDS Serbia Technical Director (2018-2021)
- UFEA A Coaching License (2018)
- UFEA B Coaching License (2017)
- Professional Player – played over 250 games in six different countries (2004-2018)
- Barcelona Academy Calgary (2018-2019)
- Various youth teams Coach (2018-2021)
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Camp Coordinator/Academy Trainer
Francisco Peixoto (Kiko)
Professional Experience
- Private Personal Trainer – Soccer and Fitness (2002-2021)
- World Health Calgary Personal Trainer (2016-2020)
- Keep in Shape Gym Owner, Brazil (2013-2021)
- Post-Graduation in Personalized Training, University of Camilo Castelo Branco, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil (2006-2008)
- Bachelor’s Degree in physical education, University of Fortaleza, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil (2001-2006)
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Academy Coach
Jose Escalante
Jose is a professional soccer player for Cavalry FC and now joins the club on his coaching journey. He brings a fantastic playing pedigree and this experience at the highest level of professional soccer will allow our players to access every avenue of information within the club.
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Academy Coach
Jeff Clarke
Jeff joins with a high reputation in the province at the grassroots ages and his individual technical development is a great addition to the club.