Our Story. Our Game.

Real Futbol exists because futbol is more than a sport. It is a language, a culture, and a community.

Why We Started

Real Futbol was born from a simple idea. The game should be a source of growth, joy, and connection for everyone who plays. We created a space where every player is motivated to reach their best, where effort is celebrated as much as results, and where growth is supported no matter the outcome.

We saw the need for a place where competition is healthy and positive, where players of all levels are both challenged and supported, and where families feel truly welcomed. Real Futbol is that place. It is a home to inspire personal achievement, strengthen confidence, and celebrate the game in all its forms, from skill development to small sided games to community events.

Meet the team

Driven by the game.

Coaches, mentors, and leaders dedicated to developing the next generation.

At Real Futbol, our coaches and mentors are more than trainers. They have lived the game. They understand what it means to develop, to push through challenges, and to find joy in every step along the way. Each brings real experience, passion, and a love for helping players reach their potential. And just like the kids on the field, our coaches continue to grow. They keep learning, refining, and lifting each other up so they can bring out the best in everyone around them.

This culture of support and collaboration makes our environment exciting and welcoming. Players feel valued, motivated, and part of something special. Every coach has their own style and personality, and together they create a community that is stronger than any one individual. In this section, you can meet them, hear their stories, and get to know the people who will be guiding, supporting, and celebrating with you as you chase your goals.

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The team

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  Zach Ellis-Hayden

  Technical Director

  Zach is the Technical Director and one of the founding members of Real Futbol, where he brings his passion for the game and his commitment to developing players as both athletes and people. With over 130 professional appearances in the USL Championship for Orlando City, Oklahoma City, and Fresno FC, along with international experience representing Barbados in the Concacaf Nations League, Zach knows the discipline and resilience required to succeed at the highest levels. Just as important to him is creating an environment where players feel supported, challenged, and inspired to fall in love with the game and themselves.
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  Albert Klein

  Strength, Agility, and Conditioning

  Albert’s love for soccer began in Colombia and carried through his years playing in Canada with the Guelph Royals, the Guelph Oaks, and the University of Guelph varsity indoor team. For over 25 years, he has also worked as a health and performance specialist, helping athletes at every level grow stronger, healthier, and more confident. With qualifications in athletic therapy, kinesiology, and strength and conditioning, Albert brings unmatched knowledge to his coaching. What drives him most is inspiring players to give their best, embrace challenges, and believe they can achieve more than they imagined — all while still playing the game himself today.
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  Athan Fotiadis

  Strength, Agility, and Conditioning

  Athan has been playing soccer since the age of four, developing his game through the Kitchener system and competing with Olympiacos SC Kitchener at top-level tournaments. He now shares that experience with players at Olympiacos SC, Kitchener Soccer Club, and Guelph United. Driven by a passion for both the sport and fitness, Athan focuses on helping young athletes build strong technical skills, athletic foundations, and confidence to chase their goals. He knows what it means to face setbacks — being cut from an academy team as a youth pushed him to take health and fitness seriously, a lesson he now passes on to players.
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  Jon Henry-Hayden

  Technical Skills Development

  Jon brings both playing and coaching experience to Real Futbol, having competed with Staines Town FC Academy, Hampton & Richmond FC, and Tooting & Mitcham FC in England. While living abroad, he also led private technical sessions and has coached locally, including a season with his daughter’s team. Passionate about developing confident, adaptable players, Jon focuses on technical skill development, mentorship, and building resilience on and off the field. He believes in a team-first culture where effort and learning are as important as results. A proud Arsenal supporter, Jon is also known as Chef Jon Jon for his cooking skills.
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  Malachi Ramsay

  Technical Skills Development

  Malachi has built his game and coaching voice through years of experience at both the college and club levels. He played youth soccer with Kitchener SC and Cambridge United before competing with the Cambridge Supersonics, Conestoga College, FC Berlin, and League1 Ontario with Waterloo. Alongside his playing career, he has coached at Conestoga College, Red Academy, and youth camps, specializing in technical skills and player development. Malachi believes in creating a fun but focused environment where small details make the biggest difference. Away from the field, he loves animals — he and his girlfriend share two adopted cats.
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  Shaurya Rawat

  Technical Skills Development

  Shaurya brings his passion for the game and years of competitive playing experience to Real Futbol. Currently a player with BVB Waterloo, he has competed at a high level for the past 8 years and has also gained valuable coaching experience assisting with small group sessions during the winter season. With a focus on technical skill development, Shaurya’s coaching philosophy is shaped by his own journey as a player. He believes players thrive in a positive, confidence-building environment where they can make mistakes, learn, and grow. His goal is to design sessions that are fun, game-realistic, and challenge players to think for themselves, helping them improve not just as footballers, but as people.