Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Certification
Timeline
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Samuel Gyeke

Toronto,ON

Summary

Dynamic and committed football professional with over a decade of progressive experience across technical leadership, coach education, and player development. Skilled in creating inclusive, player-centered environments that foster long-term development and high performance. Adept at leading coaching teams, designing curricula, and implementing global methodologies with a strong emphasis on equity, mentorship, and cultural competence.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
8
8
Certification

Work History

Assessor Club Development

Ontario Soccer
05.2023 - Current

Assessing technical programs across various club levels, covering recreational and competitive streams to elevate Club standards and improve organizational development.

Learning Facilitator

Ontario Soccer
09.2022 - Current

Delivering grassroots soccer courses, including Active Start, Fundamentals, Learn to Train, and Soccer for Life to promote foundational coaching principles.

Coach Mentor

Coaches Association of Ontario
02.2022 - Current


Supporting coaches through the Coach 2 Coach BIPOC mentorship program, designed to uplift coaches from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities.


Supporting coaches on the Aspiring Coaches, Youth Leadership Program to cultivate coaching and leadership skills among young individuals.

Technical Director & Head Coach

Sporting CP Academy Toronto
05.2018 - Current

Spearhead the implementation of Sporting Clube de Portugal’s methodology, overseeing the technical direction of all age groups.


Develop and manage over 300 youth athletes annually, promoting holistic player development.


Lead a staff of 20 coaches and 10 administrators, ensuring delivery of a unified training methodology and club culture.


Direct scouting and talent ID for potential Sporting CP opportunities.

Youth Coach

Sporting CP Academy Toronto
05.2011 - Current

.Deliver high-quality, age-appropriate sessions for grassroots and competitive teams.


Mentor players across their full development journey.

Assistant Coach, Provincal Xcel Program

Ontario Soccer
03.2025 - 05.2025

Providing coaching leadership to top youth male and female players in the province.


Assist in planning, and delivery of training and competition plans.

Coach Developer

Canada Soccer
07.2021 - 08.2023

Supporting coaches and delivering course content during sessions on the National Children’s Licence and National Youth Licence

Assistant Technical Director

Sporting CP Academy Toronto
09.2017 - 04.2018

Supported the rollout of technical programs, coach evaluations, and session planning.

Education

Master of Science - Performance Football Coaching

St Mary's University Twickenham
London
06-2027

Bachelor of Arts - Public Administration & Justice Studies

York University
Toronto, ON
06-2012

Skills

  • Coach Development & Education
  • Youth Talent Identification & High Performance Coaching
  • Curriculum Design & Program Implementation
  • Club Standards & Technical Standards Assessments
  • Grassroots to High-Performance/Elite Pathway Integration
  • Player-Centered Training Methodologies
  • Scouting & Performance Analysis

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Technical Director | Coach Developer & Educator | Youth Football Specialist

Certification

  • UEFA Elite Youth A Licence - Scottish FA - (in progress )
  • CONCACAF 'A' Diploma - Canada Soccer - (in-progress)
  • Introduction to Performance Analysis - Scottish FA
  • UEFA Youth B Licence - Scottish FA
  • Technical Director’s Diploma - Ontario Soccer
  • UEFA B - Scottish FA
  • ‘B’ Diploma - Canada Soccer
  • Children’s Licence - Canada Soccer
  • Ontario Soccer Fitness Diploma 1
  • Goalkeeper Certificate - Ontario Soccer
  • Sports Industry Essentials - Columbia University
  • Youth Football Coaching: Developing Creative Players - University of Birmingham And The Football Association (The FA)
  • First Aid

Timeline

Assistant Coach, Provincal Xcel Program

Ontario Soccer
03.2025 - 05.2025

Assessor Club Development

Ontario Soccer
05.2023 - Current

Learning Facilitator

Ontario Soccer
09.2022 - Current

Coach Mentor

Coaches Association of Ontario
02.2022 - Current

Coach Developer

Canada Soccer
07.2021 - 08.2023

Technical Director & Head Coach

Sporting CP Academy Toronto
05.2018 - Current

Assistant Technical Director

Sporting CP Academy Toronto
09.2017 - 04.2018

Youth Coach

Sporting CP Academy Toronto
05.2011 - Current

Master of Science - Performance Football Coaching

St Mary's University Twickenham

Bachelor of Arts - Public Administration & Justice Studies

York University
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