COACH & ACADEMIC COMMENTARY

COACH COMMENTARY

Brett Mosen
Head Coach, Oakville SC 2008 Boys OPDL

+1 (519) 803-8669  |  brettmosen@gmail.com

Brett Mosen has over 35 years of coaching experience ranging from Grassroots to the Professional level. Brett has been with the Blue Devils since 2014 and is currently the Club’s Technical Director.

Brett started his professional coaching career in 1995 when appointed Head Coach for the Nashville Metros in the United Soccer League’s A League. Other Head Coaching appointments within the USL included the Atlanta Silverbacks, Lincoln Brigade, Southwest Florida Manatees, Hamilton FC, K-W United and Hampton Roads Mariners (Assistant Coach). Brett also has extensive experience coaching women’s programs including Head Coach appointments for the Toronto Lady Lynx and K-W United competing in the United Soccer League’s W League. Brett also served six years as Head Coach for the Women’s program at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario.

Before moving to Canada Brett spent 16 years coaching in the United States enjoying positions such as State of Tennessee Director of Coaching, Olympic Development Program Regional Coach, USSF State Coaching Instructor for Tennessee, Nebraska, Virginia, Texas and Georgia.

Brett has also been a Coerver Coaching Licensee since 1994. The Coerver teaching method is recognized as the ‘Worlds #1 Skills Teaching Method’ and supported by FIFA and many leading clubs and associations around the globe.

Brett is passionate about player development and has enjoyed watching many of his players go on to play at the international, professional and collegiate levels. Some have also gone on to coach at a senior level including National and MLS professional teams.

Brett’s coaching credentials include the following:

Canadian National A License
United States Soccer federation National A License
UEFA B Coaching License
National Soccer Coaches Association of America Advanced National Diploma
National Soccer Coaches Association of America Director of Coaching Diploma

Brett’s energy, passion and leadership are one of the cornerstones of the Blue Devils program. Widely respected as one of the best technical minds in the game, Brett is focused on ensuring the Blue Devils is one of the best development programs for young Canadian players in the country.

+1 (519) 803-8669
brettmosen@gmail.com

Kai Goh: A leader and captain both on and off the pitch who gains the respect from his teammates by his lead-by-example approach towards training and games. Kai has a great attitude, drive and willingness to improve as a player who lives and breathes football and is totally committed to the game.

Kai is a technically competent player with a good tactical understanding who can play in a number of positions. As with most 16-year old players there are always areas of his game to fine tune and improve, I would be happy to discuss further as requested.

— Brett Mosen

Steven Caldwell
Assistant Coach, Oakville SC | Assistant Coach, Canada MNT
Former Player and Captain, Premier League, MLS

+1 (416) 505-9012  |  stevocaldwell@hotmail.co.uk

Steven Caldwell, born in Stirling, Scotland in 1980, is a distinguished former professional football player and current influential figure in the business and broadcast sectors of the sport.

With an 18-year playing career that included playing for Premier League clubs such as Newcastle United, captaining teams such as Burnley and Toronto FC, and representing his country, Steven now shares his expertise as a respected sports analyst and commentator, covering MLS, EPL, and international matches. His deep understanding of soccer's strategic and business aspects also makes him a sought-after speaker on leadership and team dynamics.

Steven has served as an Assistant Coach to the Canadian Men’s National Team and as President of Blue Devils FC.

+1 (416) 505-9012
stevocaldwell@hotmail.co.uk

Kai is a player who is very professional and focused. He is committed to his soccer and he has leadership attributes that can be developed and are a strength to his overall game. His qualities include his passing and reading of the game. He is a pleasure to coach as he always wants to improve and I believe he would add tremendous value to any team or organization.

— Steven Caldwell

Duncan Wilde
Head Coach, Oakville SC, League1 Ontario

+1 (905) 483-3349  |  duncanwilde@hotmail.com

Duncan Wilde has been a major figure in Canadian soccer for more than three decades. Arriving in Canada from his native England in 1988, he immediately made an impact in the soccer world.

In 1989, Wilde launched Premier Soccer Academy, the first academy to be registered in Ontario. As Premier Soccer Academy flourished, enjoying success after success under Wilde’s leadership, his reputation and influence continued to grow in parallel.

By 2003, Wilde was appointed Head Coach of the professional side Hamilton Thunder, leading them to the CPSL Western Conference Championship in his first season at the helm.

In the following year 2004, Wilde was appointed as the Head Coach of the Toronto Lynx competing in USL Pro, the top North American professional soccer league at the time.

In support of the Lynx, the Oakville Blue Devils were also established by Wilde in 2005 and went on to win the CPSL National Championship in their lone season.

Wilde’s love for the sport was cultivated from an early age in the Greater Manchester area from which he hails. After having the opportunity to represent his country playing for England Schoolboys, Wilde continued his youth career in the Manchester United Academy, eventually playing for Manchester United Reserves. His career included playing for Shrewsbury Town, Burnley, Manchester United and Everton.

When his playing days came to an end, it was coaching that proved to be the spark for the next chapter of Wilde’s career. After joining the Lynx in 2004, Wilde enjoyed many successful years with the Lynx organization including establishing and eventually owning, with his good friend and partner Billy Steele, the Toronto Lynx Academy. In all, Wilde’s career with the Lynx included serving as Head Coach of the Toronto Lynx USL Pro side from 2004 to 2007, Head Coach of the Toronto Lynx USL/PDL team, and Academy Director of the Toronto Lynx Academy.

The Lynx youth academy was extremely successful under the guidance of Wilde and Steele, playing in the Super Y League in the United States from 2007 to 2014. In that span they went to seven Super Y League North American Finals, four Super20 North American Finals, while sending hundreds of players on to college scholarships, professional careers and national team success.

In 2015, Wilde and Steele re-established Oakville Blue Devils FC with a men’s team competing in League1 Ontario and immediately won the 2015 League1 Championship in their first year, as well as becoming 2015 Inter-Provincial Champions.

Success has followed success for Wilde, Steele and the Blue Devils with the men’s team winning the 2017 League1 Ontario Championship, making the club the first-ever League1 club in history to earn a berth in the Canadian Championship. The Blue Devils Academy was established in 2017, with the Blue Devils League1 women’s team making its debut the following year. The men’s, women’s and reserve teams all won the regular season championship in 2019, and the Academy has grown into one of the best in Canada. For his part, Wilde was named League1 Ontario Coach of the Year in 2017 and 2019 while still serving as the Head Coach of the Blue Devils Academy.

+1 (905) 483-3349
duncanwilde@hotmail.com

Kai’s key strength has always been his range of passing which is crucial in the modern game for a centre back. Kai has grown and worked hard in the gym to improve his physicality, which will continue to improve as he continues to grow in stature. It has certainly helped him in the heading department which is a vital component of his position. His 1v1 defending is also strong and his timing has certainly improved over the past few years as well. Finally, I am also very impressed to see that Kai attends training and games when he has been injured. It shows tremendous commitment and team support Kai will be eligible to play at League One Under 20 Reserves next season and I am looking forward to that next step in his development.

— Duncan Wilde

Anthony Schembri
Head Coach, Appleby College

+1 (905) 442-1335 | aschembri@appleby.on.ca

It has been a true pleasure to coach Kai and witness his growth as both a player and individual during his time at Appleby College. Over the past three years, I have had the privilege of observing his significant progress in technical skills, tactical awareness, and physicality. It is evident that Kai has dedicated substantial time and effort off the field to enhance every aspect of his game. 
On the pitch, Kai demonstrates strong positional awareness as both a center back and fullback. His passing distribution with both feet is exceptional, and he consistently makes intelligent decisions on and off the ball. Additionally, he is highly effective in winning aerial duels.
 As an individual, Kai embodies strong morals and possesses impressive leadership potential, which we are eager to leverage in his final year with our program. We wish him continued success in both soccer and his future endeavors.

— Anthony Schembri

Khody Ellis
Strength & Conditioning Coach, Peaks Lifestyle

+1 (647) 774-9307 | khody_ellis@hotmail.com

Kai’s deep passion for the sport of soccer can be seen through his relentless work ethic in every gym session. Every gym session he enters, he consistently demonstrates the dedication necessary to excel as an athlete. Dedicated to continuous improvement, Kai actively seeks out opportunities to enhance his skills through rigorous training, and attention to detail. He embodies the spirit of a lifelong learner, always looking for ways to elevate his game in order to contribute to team success. With his strong work ethic and commitment to excellence, I believe that he will be ready to compete and make a significant impact at the collegiate level.

— Khody Ellis

ACADEMIC COMMENTARY

Michelle Patterson
Guidance & University Counsellor, Appleby College

+1 (905) 845-4681 ext.286 | mpatterson@appleby.on.ca

Kai is a student-athlete who successfully balances his academic and sport demands. He is a strong student who makes meaningful contributions to our academic classes and extra-curricular programming. He is committed to achieving his best and supporting his classmates and teammates along the way!

— Michelle Patterson