Nikola Vignjevic
As the Coaching Coordinator of the Edmonton Warriors Soccer Club, I’m responsible for the appointment and administration of the entire Head Coaching staff, development and implementation of the technical program, and the recruitment of elite players who want to enter the EMSA competitive youth soccer program.
Current team coaching ?
I coach 2005 and 2010 boys. I also help with technical practices
Courses, Training, Certificates for coaching.
National B licence ,Provincial B licence
Previous soccer experience.
Former professional Soccer player spanning 14 years in Europe & North America
What year did you join Warriors as a coach?
I joined the Warriors as the Coaching Coordinator in 2008
Mantra?
“Train to help kids develop their talent and not to chase Provincials, Nationals, or medals”
Sheldon Denam
Current team coaching ?
I coach 2003 Boys, 2009 Boys & 2006 Girls and Technical sessions with 2005 Boys.
Courses, Training, Certificates for coaching.
NCCP junior, NCCP senior, MED: competition, Alberta soccer: C licence, Alberta soccer: B licence, Previous soccer experience:
Previous soccer experience.
2003 Warriors Boys 2018 U15T1 Provincial Gold – Bronze at youth club Nationals
1995/96 Warriors boys 2013 u18 T1 provincial gold – 5th place at youth club nationals
1996 Warriors boys
Alberta summer games:
2010: Boys 1996 zone 6 – silver
2014: Boys 2001 zone 6 – bronze
2016: Girls 2003 zone 6 – bronze
Alberta soccer association:
2016: Fall mini stars instructor
What year did you join Warriors as a coach?
I joined the Warriors as coach in 2008
Mantra?
“Play simple, play quick”
Luke Dajavs
Current team coaching?
Coaching 2012 Boys team
Courses, Training, Certificates for coaching.
Active Start 2018, Fundamentals 2018, Soccer for Life 2019, Making Ethical Decisions 2018, Leadership for Safety Excellence 2014, Alberta Standard First Aid.
Previous soccer experience.
Born in the UK I played Basketball and Soccer at Schoolboy level and Rugby at Provincial level. I was always better at Rugby, but soccer always has and will be my true love. Do not tell my wife.
Coached youth soccer in the UK and coached Community soccer in Canada for 4 seasons before joining the Warriors.
Warriors team Achievements:
2019-20 Indoor Tier B – Silver
2020 City Finals Tier B – Bronze
What year did you join Warriors as a coach?
I joined the Warriors as coach in 2019
Mantra?
“Hard work is easy work”
Favorite quote?
Johan Cruyff: “In my teams, the goalie is the first attacker, and the striker is the first defender.”
Adam Wilson
Current team coaching ?
I coach 2007 girls
Courses, Training, Certificates for coaching.
NCCP Learn to Train
Previous soccer experience.
I played soccer from age 5 to present (35 years and counting). Played for several Saskatchewan Provincial Championship teams from 1989-92. Played in the Saskatchewan summer games in 1992 placed third. I was a soccer referee in Saskatchewan as a teenager. I have been coaching kids at the community and club level since 2011. This is my third season coaching club in Alberta.
What year did you join Warriors as a coach?
I joined the Warriors as a coach in 2018
Mantra?
“Failing to prepare is preparing to fail”