Understand each player
Coaches look for each player's strengths, confidence, habits, and next opportunity for growth.
Coaches
Coaches who help players grow with purpose
Meet the coaches helping players feel seen, supported, challenged, and guided through the Real Futbol development environment.
Coaching approach
Every player deserves to be coached as an individual.
We intentionally feature coaches who share the Real Futbol philosophy: development should be personal, purposeful, and connected to the player's long-term journey.
Coach with purpose
Sessions connect technical detail to decisions, pressure, feedback, and game-real learning.
Support long-term growth
The goal is not one isolated session. It is confidence, stronger habits, and progress over time.
Real Futbol Coach
Albert Klein
Albert’s love for soccer began in Colombia, where the game became more than a sport—it became a way of life. Through years of playing, coaching, and studying human performance, he developed a deep understanding of what it takes to help athletes reach their potential. With qualifications in athletic therapy, kinesiology, massage therapy, and strength and conditioning, Albert brings unmatched knowledge to every session, combining science, experience, and genuine care for each player’s development. His passion is inspiring players to give their best, embrace challenges, and discover what they’re truly capable of—both on and off the field.
Technical Lead Coach
Ank Nibogora
Ank brings a unique playing background, competing at the NCAA Division I level with both the University of Virginia and St. John’s University, while also representing the Burundian National Team internationally. His experiences at the highest levels have shaped a coaching philosophy centered around purposeful, game-real training that challenges players while building confidence and enjoyment.
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Coach Nunan
Thomas is an experienced player and coach with a background in high-level competition across Canada and Europe. He has represented Guelph United, Hamilton United, and Waterloo United, and has traveled to Europe for professional trials in Poland and Slovakia while also training and playing in Hungary and Romania. He has also captained Guelph United’s OPL3 team. Thomas brings energy, professionalism, and a strong work ethic to every session. His goal with Real Futbol is to help players build confidence, sharpen their game, and develop the habits needed to keep improving.
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Hannah VanSpronsen
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Johnny
Ex professional player at Forge FC, currently coaching at Real Futbol, Kitchener.
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Kyler Monterroso
Kyler is currently a OPL 1 player with Cambridge united and represents the university of Waterloo in the OUA.
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Malachi Ramsay
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Sharif Ise
Coaching, for me, goes beyond tactics and technique. It's about helping players discover their potential as athletes and as people: building resilience, growing into leaders, and carrying the lessons of soccer into everyday life. Shaped by my own journey through sport and athletic care, I create a positive, empowering space where every player feels valued and challenged. Soccer is a game of life, and every practice, match, and challenge is a chance to grow stronger on the field and off it.
Technical Director
Zach Ellis-Hayden
Zach Ellis-Hayden is a former professional footballer with international experience, having competed in high-performance environments across North America. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, bringing a strong understanding of movement, performance, and physical development into his coaching approach. As Technical Director at Real Futbol, Zach leads the organization's programming, centered on technical excellence, game understanding, and long-term player development. He also oversees the coach residency and coach education pathway, helping develop the next generation of coaches within the environment. Zach has spent the past several years working closely with players of all levels, from grassroots to high-performance, focusing on building technically sound, confident, and intelligent footballers. Known for his attention to detail and ability to connect with players, he creates environments that challenge individuals while promoting growth, consistency, and ownership of development.
Experience the environment
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Development philosophy
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