Coaching Staff
Here is a brief background on the local Excel coaches.
Local Coaches
Tony Pensato
  • Excel Soccer Program - Program Director/Player Development
  • Drafted by the Tampa Bay Rowdies of the North American Soccer League
  • Simon Fraser University soccer - 2 time National Champion
  • Played professionally in Italy
Joe Cuzzetto
  • Excel Soccer Program - Program Director/Player Development
  • 'B' License coaching certificate - Provincial
  • Vancouver 86ers & Vancouver Whitecaps Youth Development Program - Staff Coach
  • Simon Fraser University soccer - NAIA Finalist
  • Columbus F.C. - Canadian Champions, Provincial Champions
Frank Martinello
  • Excel Soccer Program - Program Director/Player Development
  • 'C' License coaching certificate
  • Coached Pegasus F.C. Senior Mens team to a Provincial and National Championship
Benji Hayford
  • Played professionally for the Tacoma Stars, Toronto Blizzards, Edmonton Drillers and Darlington (England).
  • Coached Gladstone Secondary School's Senior boys' soccer team for four years.
  • Numerous awards in the Vancouver Metro Soccer League including League Golden Boot and League MVP.
Pino Lopriore (Goalkeeper coach)
  • Played in various youth championships in Puglia, Italy
  • Played professionally for F. Andria Serie C Italy
  • Played in Regional Championship in Puglia, Italy
Carmen D'Onofrio
  • Played for Canadian Olympic team
  • Played four years varsity at Stanford University (California)
  • Played professionally for the Vancouver 86'ers