Bernie Soto

Executive Director
b.soto@spdsa.net

How many years with Phoenix FC?

Six.

 

Credentials/Licenses (Degree, Coaching Licenses, Certifications, etc.)

M.Ed. Leadership; National Youth Coaching Diploma; National Youth Goalkeeping Diploma

 

Previous Soccer Playing experience (if any)

CIS (University of Alberta - 1994-1997); Alberta Major Soccer League

 

Why Phoenix FC? (What brought you here, what are your passions for the club)

PFC provided me the opportunity to merge my two passions in life: soccer and learning. Our values and coaching methodology all strive to create engaging, learning environments meant to cultivate agency, leadership, hard work, teamwork and resilience in our athletes. We have the opportunity to be extremely impactful in the Sherwood Park Community and the greater soccer community by using the game as a vehicle to learn about being brave and building confidence and discipline. All of this by promoting the foundational spirit of the game, the joy in competing and learning how to rise to the challenges provided by sport.

 

Favourite soccer team?

FC Barcelona

 

Pineapple on pizza?

Sure, why not? 😊

 

Your hobby outside of soccer

Golf, Skiing, Biking