Chris Grierson
Senior Technical Director
Chris has been part of Oakville Soccer Club’s Coaching staff since 2006. Starting as an Open Development Program and U8-U10 Academy Program Coach, he gradually advanced through the Club into his current role of Senior Technical Director.
Chris holds a number of coaching licenses from Canada and United States. They include a US Soccer A License, Canada Soccer B License, NSCAA National Advanced Diploma, and NSCAA Director of Coaching Diploma.
Chris was one of the first Technical Directors within Ontario to participate in the Technical Director Course facilitated by Ontario Soccer and was also part of the initial group to receive Canada Soccer's Youth License. In addition, Chris is a Ontario Soccer Learning Facilitator who can deliver community courses and the Canadian Soccer C License.
Derek Salvador
Head of Strength and Conditioning
Derek Salvador is currently the Head of Strength and Conditioning for the Oakville Soccer Club, bringing over 15 years of experience working with clients from rehabilitation to high performance in individual and team settings.
Derek is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). He is also a graduate of the Sheridan College Human Performance Training Certificate program. He has completed multiple courses in athletic development and human performance.
Derek is the Owner and Director of Sport Science at Athletic Solutions Inc., a company that specializes in strength and conditioning, athletic development and soccer specific fitness. Derek has worked with many youth soccer organizations including Provincial and National Champions.
John Moreira
Goalkeeper Coach
John Moreira is the Oakville Soccer Club's Goalkeeper Coach. Coach Moreira has over 20 years experience as a Club Goalkeeper Coach and Trainer. He is the owner of Eurostar Goalkeeper Academy, and has worked for such teams as the Bermudian Men's National Team, The Toronto Lynx (A League) and the National Academy.
He Currently holds a USSF National A License, a USSF National Goalkeeper License, a USSF National B License, a NSCAA State and Regional Certification, a Provincial B License and is currently in the process of obtaining a UEFA Goalkeeper License.
| U13 Boys (2010) | ||
|---|---|---|
| U13 OPDL Head Coach | Federico Sanmartin | fsanmartin@oakvillesoccer.ca |
| U14 Boys (2009) | ||
| U14 OPDL Head Coach | Lee Farrell | lfarrell@oakvillesoccer.ca |
| U15 Boys (2008) | ||
| U15 OPDL Head Coach | Bruno Silva | bsilva@oakvillesoccer.ca |
| U17 Boys (2006) | ||
| U17 OPDL Head Coach | Ian Sinclair | |
| U14 Girls (2009) | ||
|---|---|---|
| U14 OPDL Head Coach | Alexandra Abrahams | aabrahams@oakvillesoccer.ca |
| U15 Girls (2008) | ||
| U15 OPDL Head Coach | Carmine Lofaro | clofaro@oakvillesoccer.ca |
| U17 Girls (2006) | ||
| U17 OPDL Head Coach | Dan Zingone | dzingone@oakvillesoccer.ca |
Founded in 2014, the OPDL is Ontario's first standards-based high performance league and one of the first of its kind in Canada. It combines top level competition with strict high performance training standards with the goals of developing the top soccer talent within the province.
2022-23 Tryout Information
Please note that tryouts for the 2022/23 season are complete. For further inquiries, please contact info@oakvillesoccer.ca.
2022-2023 Program Outlines
U13 (2010) OPDL Program Outline
U14 - U17 OPDL Program Outline
