The MUSC story - For over 30 years.
MUSC Story
For over 30 years, our Calgary-based soccer club has been a thriving hub for U3-U19 players, nurturing their passion for the beautiful game. Since our inception, we have provided a supportive and inclusive environment, fostering skill development, teamwork, and a love for soccer in countless young athletes. Our rich history is a testament to our commitment to excellence and the enduring impact we've had on the local soccer community.
Our Mission
Providing life-long playing opportunities for athletes of all abilities while providing tools and pathways to elite players to pursue excellence.
Our Vision
To be recognized and respected by our members and the soccer community for our integrity, fairness, and innovation in administering high-quality yet affordable programs.
Our Core Values:
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Respect
Respect is the basis for our dealings with others. It means recognizing and valuing others and being sensitive to the impact of our decisions and actions on all our stakeholders.
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Integrity
Integrity is acting honestly and transparently. It means sharing knowledge and objectives with others, and acting in a responsible manner.
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Fairness
Fairness is acting equitably. It means making reasoned decisions that are in accordance with established rules, principles and precedents, and being consistent.
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Innovation
Innovation is a dynamic process of building on the past to be more effective in the future. It means giving due consideration to new ideas, and planning for and implementing those that will make us better able to achieve our goals.
Our Organization
MUSC’s Board of Directors administers the club by establishing and approving the annual budget, sponsorship agreements, coach’s contracts, and player fees. MUSC is certified through Canada Soccer as a National Youth Club License holder. The Canada Soccer National Youth Club Licence recognizes the highest-achieving organizations across Canada. It rewards them with the Canada Soccer Approved Youth Soccer Club endorsement and associated MLS Home Grown Player benefits. Organizations acquiring this licence display characteristics and demonstrate behaviours aligned with the highest expectations of governance, administration, infrastructure, and technical, support their Member Association and Canada Soccer Pathways and participate in the highest level of competition in Canada - the Canada Soccer Player Development Program.
MUSC is also a member club in good standing of the Calgary Minor Soccer Association (CMSA), the governing body of youth soccer in Calgary. All MUSC players and teams will be registered with the Calgary Minor Soccer Association. MUSC offers two streams for youth players: a recreational stream which includes our Grassroots and House Leagues, and a competitive stream which consists of a CMSA-based league and the Alberta Youth Soccer League (AYSL) administered by ASA (Alberta Soccer Association). MUSC’s competitive teams’ league play occurs through ASA and CMSA- sanctioned events. MUSC’s Grassroots programs are entrenched within our local SE communities and provide our families with a great introductory soccer experience. MUSC is a proud ambassador of the Canadian Soccer Long Term Player Development model, providing progressive and innovative programming specific to each stage of development through age-appropriate physical literacy, skill development, player engagement and a holistic approach to developing the player and child.
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Technical Director
National B License, Youth License, Children's License, BFUT B License (Brazilian coaching methods)
Paul brings a wealth of experience working with players at all levels and stages of development. He has worked with more than 200 athletes who have played at the Varsity, Professional and International levels. Paul's coaching style puts the person first and by understanding the individual he can make the best possible impact with the athlete. His fun loving personality brings an energy to those around him and makes each session purposeful and personable.
Director
2 Alberta Summer Games Gold Medalist
Nike Regional Select Head Coach and National Silver Medalist
Alberta Soccer Winter Training Coach
National Training Centre Guest CoachCoaching Experience
2006-2012 - Head Coach and Director of Soccer
National Sport Academy 2004-2014 - Alberta Soccer
Coach Development Learning Facilitator 2002-2007 - Technical
Director Chinooks Soccer, Super Y Head CoachAwards
2016 Alberta Soccer Bert Goldberger Award
Recipient for technical leadership enhancing the reputation of Alberta SoccerAchievements
1994-2002 2 time National club representative
1996-2000 Calgary Select All Stars Head Coach and Program
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Girls Director
Grassroots DirectorNational B License, Children's License, Youth License
As a collegiate player & now collegiate coach Jess brings her passion for the game and children to leading innovative, fun filled and personalized programs. What truly makes Jess special is that no matter how many players she works with, she knows every name and can work with a player first introduced to the game within our Grassroots program as well as a collegiate athlete.
Awards
2021 - Recipient Alberta Soccer Woman of Distinction CoachingExperience
2019-Present - SAIT Women's Soccer Assistant Coach
2021 Alberta Conference Gold Medalist with SAIT as Assistant Coach
2021 National Bronze Medalist with SAIT as Assistant Coach
2018 Tier 2 Indoor Provincials Champions
REX Coach Winter 2020Player Achievements
2012 Graduate of National Sport Academy Soccer Program
2012-2014 Olds College (Captain)
2014-2016 Red Deer College (Captain)
ACAC All Conference Player
(2014-2015) ACAC All CanadianAcademic Award
(2013-2014) Leading Goal Scorer - Red Deer College
(2014) ACAL Futsal MVP (2013) & Soccer MVP (2014)
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Boys Director
National Youth License, National C License
With a decade-long background in both playing and coaching, Nick has garnered a wealth of experience working with players at various stages of development. His expertise spans from beginners to advanced athletes. Additionally, his role as a highly certified coach and a well-regarded leader in the Calgary Minor Soccer Association highlights his significant contributions to the soccer community.
Coaching Experience
Coached at the semi-pro, AYSL and CMSA level
Alberta 2023 Summer Games Coach
Playing Career
Decade long professional career
Team Canada U20
Team Canada U17
Team Canada U15
Important Contacts
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Executive
President Matt Thorp - mthorp@mckenzieunited.ca
Vice President David Snell - cdsnell@mckenzieunited.ca
Treasurer Graeme Watson - gwatson@mckenzieunited.ca
Secretary Jeff Workman - jworkman@mckenzieunited.ca
Directors
Bernie Morton - bmorton@mckenzieunited.ca
Patrick Lalonde - plalonde@mckenzieunited.ca
Kate Hilton - khilton@mckenzieunited.ca
Consuelo Zayas - czayas@mckenzieunited.ca
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Grassroots Coordinator - U3 to U8 Jessica Whyte - muscgrassroots@mckenzieunited.ca
Girls Program Manager Jessica Whyte - jawhyte@mckenzieunited.ca
Boys Program Manager Nick Zuniga - nzuniga@mckenzieunited.ca
Academy Program Manager Allan Siwela - asiwella@mckenzieunited.ca
House League Program Manager Devin Simon - dsimon@mckenzieunited.ca
Technical Director Paul Schultz - td@mckenzieunited.ca
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U3 to U5 Noor Eissa – neissa@mckenzieunited.ca
U6 Lauren Sutley - lsutley@mckenzieunited.ca
Boys U7 and U8 - Laura Purdon - lpurdon@mckenzieunited.ca
Girls U7 and U8 - Regan Forsyth - rforsyth@mckenzieunited.ca
Boys U9 to U12 House League - Scott Dix - sdix@mckenzieunited.ca
Girls U9 to U12 House League - Nadine Zoumot - nzoumot@mckenzieunited.ca
Boys and Girls U8 to U17 CMSA - Alex Hebib - ahebib@mckenzieunited.ca
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Administrator Tracy Wudrick - payments@mckenzieunited.ca
Scheduler - Kristine Chalmers-Gibbs – kcgibbs@mckenzieunited.ca
Registrar - registrar@mckenzieunited.ca