Neil Wilson

Neil is a highly experienced youth soccer coach with extensive experience in both grassroots and high-performance coaching through the academy and OPDL systems in Ontario. He is currently in pursuit of his UEFA A License (expected 2020) to be obtained from Irish FA having completed his B Level in 2017.  He has also completed several Diploma and License courses from other associations; including the Coerver Youth Diploma, US Youth License and Ontario Provincial B License.  He studied Computer Science at Western University.

Neil has more than 10 years of coaching experience gained at 1V1 Academy; the Burlington Youth Soccer Club, and currently with the Oakville Soccer Club.  His accomplishments include the 2020 Ontario Winter Games / Futsal Ontario Cup – Champions (Women’s U18) as well as the 2019 FC Durham Showcase – Champion (Women’s U18).  Neil uses a player centred approach to his coaching, helping players achieve their potential through individual training plans designed to develop core and position specific technical skills, along with developing decision-making abilities.