Technical leadership

The people
behind the crest.

World-class standards, professional playing experience, and modern development methodology — brought directly to youth soccer in Ottawa.

Club Director & Head Youth Coach

Anthony Legendre

An Ottawa-based coach, trainer and former professional player whose career spans North America and overseas. Originally from Jacksonville, Florida, Anthony moved to Ottawa at 12 and developed through the Ottawa Royals and the Ottawa Fury Academy.

A former OCAA East Division All-Star and Rookie of the Year at Algonquin College, he brings an authentic view of high-level soccer to every session he runs.

Playing career: Tulsa Roughnecks (USL Championship), Hamilton Wanderers (NZ), South Hobart (AUS), FC Gatineau, South Bend Lions, Stumptown AC, AS Blainville, Ottawa South United
High performance: Part-owner of SAF Performance — positional development, ball mastery, strength & conditioning
Philosophy: Technically confident, intelligent and physically resilient players, ready for the next level

Technical Director

Nacho Alcaraz

A UEFA A-licensed technical leader from Valencia, Spain. A global coaching career across Spain, Australia and South Korea gives him a rare international perspective on methodology and tactical development.

Nacho previously served as Head Coach for Blacktown Spartans FC in Australia's NPL and managed top-tier development projects in South Korea. He brings Spanish football methodology, mixed with global adaptability, to Ottawa's youth pathway.

Certification: UEFA A (Royal Spanish Football Federation)
Core expertise: Football coordination, tactical and performance analysis
Technical focus: A clear, modern player pathway built on discipline, creativity, coach education and long-term athlete development

Head of Performance

Ibrahim “Ibby” Soukary

Elite performance standards, translated for youth soccer. Ibby's career spans collegiate environments, international duty with the Haitian National Team in CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers, and the Canadian Premier League with Valour FC.

He currently serves as Head of Performance for Atlético Ottawa (CPL), and turns top-tier professional protocols into age-appropriate physical foundations for U8 through U18 players.

International: Haitian National Team — CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers
Professional: Valour FC (CPL); Head of Performance, Atlético Ottawa
U8–U12: Fundamental movement, coordination, athleticism and positive training habits
U13–U18: Progressive speed, power, strength, injury prevention and recovery

Methodology

Development pathway.

01
Foundation
U8 – U12
Movement & technical skills
Coordination, ball mastery, core athleticism, and training habits.
02
Development
U13 – U15
Tactical awareness & physical prep
Positional play, game intelligence, progressive strength, and speed.
03
High Performance
U16 – U18
Elite pathway & preparation
Advanced tactics, high-performance conditioning, and college/pro guidance.

“The goal isn't to train young players like adults, but to take professional standards and apply them appropriately at every stage of growth.”
Ibby Soukary · Head of Performance

Train with this staff in 2026.