Coaches & Staff
Our academy is built on high-level coaching led by former competitive, NCAA, and professional players. Our coaches emphasize player development, professionalism, and creating a positive, safe environment.
Noah Bickford
Technical Director
Noah Bickford is a Canadian professional soccer player and coach with experience at the NCAA Division I, U SPORTS, League1 Ontario, and Canadian Premier League levels.
He was drafted by Forge FC of the Canadian Premier League in the CPL–U SPORTS Draft, recognizing him as one of the top university players in the country.
As Technical Director, Noah ensures the club’s curriculum reflects modern, high-performance soccer standards, while maintaining clear development pathways for players at all ages.
Noah brings a professional-level understanding of defending, team structure, and match preparation into every training session.
Playing Accomplishments:
- Drafted by Forge FC (Canadian Premier League)
- NCAA Division I player at Oakland University
- U SPORTS standout with Toronto Metropolitan University
- League1 Ontario captain with Simcoe County Rovers FC
- Consistent starter at centre back across all levels
Coaching Impact:
- Defensive positioning and organization
- Tactical awareness and decision-making
- Game realism and competitive standards
- Leadership and accountability on and off the field
Michael Corno
Lead coach
Isabella Corno
Lead Coach
Daniel Caiado
Lead Coach
Jacob Poniewierski
Lead Coach
Our Coaching Philosophy
- Encourage creativity
- Develop technical skill early
- Build strong habits
- Teach resilience and leadership
- Maintain safe and structured training environments
