Congratulations to MilkUP Future Leaders “Class of ’23” Bursary Recipients
Ontario Soccer and its premier partner, the Dairy Farmers of Ontario, are proud to announce the recipients of the MilkUP Ontario Soccer Future Leaders “Class of ‘23” initiative, which is an integral element of the innovative MilkUP Future Leaders Youth Leadership Development Framework
Play. Inspire. Unite.
Ontario Soccer and its premier partner, the Dairy Farmers of Ontario, are proud to announce the recipients of the MilkUP Ontario Soccer Future Leaders “Class of ‘23” initiative, which is an integral element of the innovative MilkUP Future Leaders Youth Leadership Development Framework originally launched in spring of 2021.
In its third year, the MilkUP Ontario Soccer Future Leaders “Class of ‘23” recognizes the achievements and impact of youth in the soccer community. The selected group of deserving award winners embodies the Ontario Soccer tagline of “Play. Inspire. Unite.” in both their soccer and home community.
The “Class of ‘23” awardees all have consistently demonstrated an attitude of resilience, and a strong work ethic. Most importantly, they all share future aspirations of leadership within the ‘beautiful game,’ all being driven to continue their journey of soccer involvement and community contribution as leaders, players, coaches, match officials and/or administrators.
This award includes a $500 education credit per recipient to be used for soccer leadership education such as an eligible Ontario Soccer Coach Education, Match Official Development courses, and more.
It is vital to provide enhanced support and opportunity to these future sport and community leaders to unlock the potential that soccer participation has for their future success. Ontario Soccer is grateful to its premier partner, the Dairy Farmers of Ontario, who wholeheartedly share in this commitment to foster youth leadership development through better sport experiences.
The Class of ’23 Education Grant Recipients are:
| NAME | PROGRAM INTEREST | CLUB AFFILIATION |
|---|---|---|
| Jorja Stephenson |
Leadership, Admin/ Project Management |
Deep River & Area Minor Soccer Club |
| Jaylan Garrett | Coaching, Admin/Project Management, Leadership | Alliance Football Club |
| Christian Sabri | Coaching, Match Officiating | Tecumseh United Football Club |
| Adrianna Dasilva | Coaching | Ottawa South United Soccer Club |
| Jesse Morais | Coaching, Leadership | Woodbridge Soccer Club |
| Natasha Trapani | Admin/Program Management, Coaching | Brams United Soccer Club |
| David Akero | Admin/Project Management, Leadership | Greater Sudbury Soccer Club |
| Anissa Mosca | Coaching, Leadership, Admin/Project Management | G. Caboto Soccer Club |
| Kailey Hill | Leadership | Alliance FC |
| Antonio Di Bartolo | Coaching, Admin/Project Management, Leadership | Nepean Hotspurs Soccer Club |
| Taylor Cassidy | Coaching, Admin/Project Management | Ottawa South United |
| Gemma Groth | Coaching/Admin Project Management/Leadership | Oakville Soccer Club |
| Mikaela Milszarek | Coaching, Admin/Project Management, Leadership, Match Officiating | Markham Soccer Club |
| Hannah Noble Duphney | Coaching, Leadership | Kingston United Soccer Club |
| Kiara Hackett | Coaching, Leadership, Match Officiating | Pickering Football Club |
| Matteo Bosch | Coaching, Leadership | Thunder Bay Chill Soccer Club |
| Molly Owen | Coaching, Leadership | Cambridge United Soccer Club |
| Nathan Soer | Coaching | Whitecaps London Soccer Club |
| Ines Delhomelle | Coaching, Leadership | Unionville Milliken Soccer Club |
| Benjamin Lowther | Coaching, Leadership, Match Officiating | Woolwich Youth Soccer |
| Leah Degrandis | Coaching, Leadership | Richmond Hill Soccer Club |
| Cristina Ciofani | Coaching, Leadership, Match Officiating, Admin/Project Management | Burlington Force Soccer Club |
| Mobin Ashtiani | Match Officiating | Ontario Soccer Match Official |
| Jaden Corbin | Match Officiating | Woodbridge Soccer Club |
| Michaiah Ivri | Coaching/Leadership | Niagara Falls Soccer Club |
Ontario Soccer is looking forward to further strengthening its commitment to the advancement of youth leadership development via continued delivery and refinement of the MilkUP Future Leaders Youth Leadership Development Framework for the 2024 season and beyond.
Click here to learn more about the amazing support and range of programs offered in partnership with the Dairy Farmers of Ontario.
For more details regarding this program, please contact Chiara Aparicio, Coordinator, Marketing, Partnerships & Events.