Our coaches and technical team have experience coaching, playing, and staffing at the highest levels of Canada soccer.

Justin Springer

Head Coach

  • Assistant coach at the University of Guelph for 3 seasons;

  • Technical Manager of the Guelph Junior Gryphons;

  • Captained the Gryphon team to the 2016 OUA gold and U Sport bronze medals;

  • Started in the inaugural CPL game in Hamilton with a debut for York 9 and played regularly throughout their inaugural season;

  • Represented his country St Kitts and Nevis, winning 15 caps in international competitions along the way.

“I am very excited and truly honoured to be among the coaching staff for Guelph United. Growing the game within our community and advancing soccer in our city is a goal of mine that I am passionate about. League 1 is vital for players seeking further development opportunities within competitive senior level soccer and gives local youth players something to strive towards. ”
— Justin Springer

Don Ferguson

Assistant Coach, Goalie Coach & U21 Head Coach

  • University of Guelph soccer goalie coach for men’s and women’s program since 2011;

  • Former Canadian National Team Member who earned his first cap in a 1985 win over Trinidad and Tobago;

  • Played professionally in England as well as in the CSL in Canada;

  • OUA championship and a bronze medal at the U SPORTS Championships in 2016 with the Gryphon’s men’s program, and an OUA gold medal with the women in 2017;

  • Coached in League 1 Ontario with Aurora FC and North Mississauga.

“With my involvement in the Guelph community and University for over 10 years I am very excited about the opportunity to continue the development and success of our players with Guelph United.”
— Don Ferguson

Andrew Agyare-Tabbi

Assistant Coach

  • Guelph Soccer Technical Staff

  • U14 Guelph Soccer Head Coach

  • Led the John F. Ross Junior Soccer Team as Head Coach to victory in the 2022/23 championship

“I am excited about joining this club for the upcoming season, being able creating a winning environment and having the opportunity to grow the sport of soccer in Guelph”
— Andrew Agyare-Tabbi

Keith Mason

Director of Soccer Operations

  • University of Guelph soccer men’s Head Coach since 2000;

  • University of Guelph soccer women’s Head Coach 1989-1996;

  • OUA West and U Sports Coach of the Year 2011;

  • Staff Coach at Ontario Soccer Association 1992-2013;

  • Member of coaching staff for Team Canada at FISU games 2003, 2011, 2015.

“We are extremely excited to be apart of League 1 Ontario in 2021. With close ties to the University of Guelph soccer program, we look forward to building a team our community and fans can get behind.”
— Keith Mason

Mickael Rougette

U21 Assistant and U20 Head Coach

  • Guelph Soccer Club, Head Coach U16 - U19, 2018-2021

  • Guelph Soccer Technical Staff, 2018-2020

  • University of Guelph Men’s Soccer, Team Manager, 2019-2021

  • Conestoga College Men’s Soccer, Assistant Coach, 2023

  • 2023 OCAA (Provincials) Gold Medal, CCAA (Nationals) Silver Medal with Conestoga College

“Bringing a League1 franchise to Guelph is very exciting as we’ve been able to attract the local talent back home to compete at the highest level in the province”
— Mickael Rougette

Estee Black

Team Resident Physiotherapist

  • Honours B.Sc. in Human Kinetics from the University of Guelph & Master of Physical Therapy from the University of Western

  • Resident Physiotherapist at Defy Sports Performance & Physiotherapy

  • Completed Sports Physiotherapy Fellowship, working towards Sports Physiotherapy Certificate

  • Worked with Varsity athletics at the University of Guelph, acting as Lead Therapist for Men’s Soccer, Volleyball and Wrestling

Justine Tobin

Assistant Team Resident Physiotherapist

  • Bachelor of Kinesiology from UBC & Masters of Physiotherapy from Queen's University

  • University level field-hockey athlete & adventure sport enthusiast

  • Resident Physiotherapist at Defy Sports Performance & Physiotherapy

  • Sport Physiotherapy Certification Candidate

  • Enthusiastic about treating sports injuries as well as preventative care

Laura Lando

Defy Rehabilitation Facilitator & Physiotherapist

  • Bachelor of Science from Fordham University & Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Columbia University

  • Collegiate D1 Soccer Athlete & Member of National Training Program as a youth

  • Physiotherapist & Owner at Defy Sports Performance & Physiotherapy

  • Over 10 years experience treating orthopedic and sports injuries

Aidan Nolan

Student Trainer

  • 4th year of BSc in Kinesiology at the University of Waterloo

  • 2021 Head Student Trainer for Waterloo United League 1

  • Student Trainer for UW Men's Rugby

  • Student Volunteer at Defy Sports Performance & Physiotherapy and the Centre for Community, Clinical, and Applied Research Excellence (CCCARE)

  • Previous player for Oakville Blue Devils and UW Men's Soccer

Aseel Alsayed

Athletic Trainer

  • BSc. in Human Kinetics from the University of Guelph

  • Extensive training to work with athletes in both clinical and on-field settings

  • Has experience across a number of sports including in basketball, wrestling, track and field, and soccer

 

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