Gabriel Poulino
Windsor,Canada
Summary
Former professional soccer player with extensive coaching and team management experience. Demonstrates expertise in community building, program planning, and staff management. Skilled in enhancing player performance through strategic training, skill development, and tactical insight.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
League1 Ontario Head Coach
Windsor TFC
Windsor, Ontario
09.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented practice plans to ensure team success.
- Organized and managed rosters, schedules, and travel arrangements for athletes.
- Created strategies to maximize team performance during games.
- Inspected fields prior to each game to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
- Analyzed opponents' strengths and weaknesses in order to build effective game plans.
- Managed staff of assistant coaches to ensure proper coaching techniques were being used during practices and games.
- Provided feedback on player performances after each game or practice session.
- Prepared detailed reports on individual player progress throughout the season.
- Assisted athletes in developing mental skills such as focus, concentration, motivation, discipline, goal setting.
- Recruited new players through scouting trips and camps.
- Developed relationships with alumni and other stakeholders within the community.
- Facilitated team meetings to discuss goals, review strategy, motivate players.
- Evaluated current rules and regulations of the sport in order to develop teaching strategies that comply with them.
- Collaborated with athletic trainers regarding injury prevention strategies for athletes.
- Maintained positive relationships between players, coaches, parents, administrators.
- Drafted budgets for equipment purchases or other needs pertaining to the team's operations.
- Guided team through difficult situations, player injuries and tough losses.
- Assessed player abilities and assigned positions according to individual strengths.
- Prepared athletes for games with well-coordinated schedule of practices and individual training.
- Ran drills and fitness circuits to improve athletes' coordination and skills.
Technical Director
FC Nova Elite Soccer Academy
Windsor, Canada
01.2021 - Current
- Developed and managed budgets for seasonal programs
- Build partnerships with regional high schools and community colleges
- Directed practice sessions to improve athletic skills and teamwork
- Designed personalised training programs to enhance individual performance
- Strengthened community and media relations through strategic communication
- Assigned team positions based on player strengths and assessments
Head Coach | U18 Boys Soccer
Halifax City FC
Halifax, Canada
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Prepared athletes with coordinated practice and conditioning regimens
- Enhanced team dynamics and individual athletic abilities through targeted sessions
- Worked with assistants on recruitment and team development
- Fostered understanding of game tactics and strategies
- Managed team logistics, including equipment and travel arrangements
Offensive Coach
HFX Wanderers FC (CPL)
Halifax, Canada
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Created and implemented personalized training programs to maximize player potential
- Led attacking practice sessions and collected data to enhance performance
- Directed summer camps focused on skill development and game tactics
Varsity Assistant Coach
St. Clair College
Windsor, Canada
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Conducted drills to boost endurance and skills
- Collaborated on player lineups and positioning strategies
- Assisted in recruitment and talent evaluation
- Designed training drills to improve team cohesion
- Developed recruiting strategies and maintained detailed athlete records
Assistant Coach
FK Poprad
, Slovakia
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Company Overview: Slovakia
- Developed practice and conditioning programs to prepare athletes for games
- Directed sessions to build skills and team cohesion
- Evaluated team needs and created recruitment strategies
- Assisted players with positioning and game strategies
- Managed logistics and motivated athletes for peak performance
- Slovakia
Professional Athlete
Various Teams
01.2010 - 01.2016
- Company Overview: England, Greece, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Qatar, Portugal
- Demonstrated leadership as a team captain and role model
- Contributed to game preparation and maintained peak mental and physical condition
- Conducted youth camps to teach soccer, leadership, and communication skills
- Participated in community service initiatives supporting children and the elderly
- England, Greece, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Qatar, Portugal
Education
Diploma - Law
St. Clair College
Windsor, ONSkills
- Game Tactics Development
- Athletic training plan development
- Competitive program management
- Offensive and defensive strategy
- Team budgeting
- Training exercises
- Recruitment and development
- Player evaluations
- Physical and endurance training
- Sportsmanship promotion
- Safety awareness
- Coaching meetings
- Equipment management
- Game preparation
- Sports rules
Certification
- UEFA A Licence
- Canada Soccer C License
- Soccer for Life
- Making Head-Way in Soccer
- Sports Injury Prevention Training
- NCCP Emergency Action Plan
- Making Ethical Decisions
- Coach Developer - Master Coach Developer Experience
- Canadian Centre for Child Protection External PD
Volunteer Experience
- Led youth soccer camps focusing on skill development and leadership.
- Engaged in community service activities supporting local children and the elderly.
References
Available upon request.
Affiliations
- OCAA MEN'S SOCCER - Rookie of the year
- ST. CLAIR COLLEGE - Student-Athlete of the Year
- OCAA Men's Soccer - League top scorer
- Dunbrack U17 AAA Coach of the Year
Timeline
League1 Ontario Head Coach
Windsor TFC
09.2024 - Current
Head Coach | U18 Boys Soccer
Halifax City FC
01.2022 - 01.2023
Technical Director
FC Nova Elite Soccer Academy
01.2021 - Current
Offensive Coach
HFX Wanderers FC (CPL)
01.2021 - 01.2022
Varsity Assistant Coach
St. Clair College
01.2017 - 01.2021
Assistant Coach
FK Poprad
01.2015 - 01.2016
Professional Athlete
Various Teams
01.2010 - 01.2016
Diploma - Law
St. Clair College
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