Ramon Mifflin – Boys Technical Director
As a youth player, Ramon was part of the United States Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program and represented California on their state team. He then went on to play NCAA Division 1 soccer at the University of San Francisco. After college, he played professionally in the US and Peru. His father, Ramon Mifflin Sr., played professionally for 18 years and represented the Peru National Team in the 1970 FIFA World Cup.
Ramon has been a fixture in the Calgary soccer community for the past 12 years. In his previous club, he led 7 Tier 1 teams to Provincial gold medals and furthermore, 6 national medals. Ramon has also secured a professional contract for Calgary standout, Caniggia Elva, 6 years ago at VFB Stuttgart. He is a staff coach with Whitecaps FC Alberta Academy and an assistant coach with the Mount Royal University Mens team. His collegiate experience and relationships in Canada and the United States, offer a unique collegiate pathway for our players looking to take their game to the next level.
Licenses:
FPF-CSF A License 2006-2008;
CSF-Conmebol A License Sports Studies;
Canada Soccer National B License – Certified;
Alberta Soccer Learning Facilitator.
Diogo Raposo – Girls Technical Director
Diogo Raposo joined Calgary Blizzard Soccer in the Fall of 2016 after his move to Calgary from Edmonton, where he had just won the Canada Soccer U18 Nationals with his former club. Since being with Calgary Blizzard, Diogo has served as the club’s Goalkeeper Coach, Head of Soccer Operations and Girls’ Technical Director. Diogo prides himself in providing paths for his players especially at the post-secondary level with a strong track record of sending Calgary Blizzard players to University/Colleges in Canada and USA
Diogo currently holds his Canada Soccer National B License, Canada Soccer Youth License, United Soccer Coaches (formerly NSCAA) National Diploma and Goalkeeper Diploma. He is an assistant coach for the University of Calgary Women’s Soccer, Academy Coach at Edge School and Coach for the Whitecaps Alberta South REX.
Licenses:
Canada Soccer National B License – Certified;
Canada Soccer Youth License – Certified;
Canada Soccer Children’s License (In Progress);
United Soccer Coaches National Diploma;
United Soccer Coaches Goalkeeper Diploma.
Tayla Cowan – Foundations Phase Lead
Licenses:
CSA C-License – Certified
Cedric Bovon – Boys Core Development Manager
Cedric Bovon joined Calgary Blizzard in the Fall of 2020. As a former technical director at West Hills United, player for Mount Royal University and current assistant coach at Mount Royal University WSOC Cedric will bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to our team. Cedric is our Boys’ Development Manager who will be dedicating his efforts on developing our U9-U12 tier I -IV Core age boys.
Licenses:
Canada Soccer National B – Part 2 Trained;
Canada Soccer Youth License – Certified;
Canada Soccer Children’s License – Trained;
Alberta Soccer Learning Facilitator
Stu Baker – Girls Core Development Manager
In 2016 Stu joined Calgary Blizzard as a technical coach and has since changed roles with the club in 2020.Prior to his experience at Blizzard, Stu played youth, Senior and master’s football in Australia and Canada for various clubs at the state and provincial level, as well as playing for SAIT in Calgary.As the interface between the future generation of players and their love of the game, Stu’s objective is to develop a player’s responsibility, respect, confidence and courage, while using various teaching methodologiesto improve players technically and tactically.Stu is our Girls’ Core Development Manager who will be dedicating his efforts on developing our U9-U12 tier I -IV Core age girls.
Licenses:
Canada Soccer National B License – Part 1 Certified;
Canada Soccer Youth License (In Progress)
Logan Ellis – Reach Development Manager
Licenses:
CSA Children’s License;
CSA Youth License – Certified
National B License Part 1 Certified;
National B License Part 2 (in progress);
Jordan Santiago – Goalkeeper Academy Coach
Jordan went through the ranks of Calgary Youth Soccer, with Calgary Blizzard Soccer Club, and then played up to the Canadian U20 team.When he was 15 years old, Jordan received his first opportunity to play professionally with Reading FC in England. Jordan was offered a 2-year apprenticeship with Cardiff City FC in December of 2007 and went on to play for SC Veendam in the Netherlands as a goalkeeper.
He retired as a player and moved into a coaching role when he was approached by West Ham United in the English Premier League for the 2013-2014 season. Jordan is the current Cavalry FC Goalkeeper coach here in Calgary!
Jordan Santiago will be supported by current Cavalry FC goalkeepers, Marco Carducci & Niko Giantsopoulos as well as current University of Calgary Dinos WSOC Goalkeeper and Calgary Blizzard Alumna, Lauren Houghton.
Operations & Administration
Nathan Cicoria, Executive Director
Nathan@calgaryblizzard.com
Jackie Martin, Marketing & Communications Director
Jax@calgaryblizzard.com
Lucy Woo-Leong, Membership Services Coordinator
Lucy@calgaryblizzard.com
Karly Sawatzky, Sport Operations Coordinator (U10-U17 Boys)
Karly@calgaryblizzard.com
Tanissa Schell, Sport Operations Coordinator (U10-U17 Girls)
Tanissa@calgaryblizzard.com
Jackie Martin, Sport Operations Coordinator (U3-U9 Foundations)
Jax@calgaryblizzard.com
Board of Directors
(As elected December 2021)
Our Board of Directors is responsible for developing and implementing the purpose, vision, values and strategic priorities for the Club. The Board is made up of dedicated volunteers who meet on a monthly basis to oversee the direction of the Club.
Name |
Position |
Ron Girvitz | President |
Vacant | Vice President |
Justin Sharma | Secretary |
Jan Hulme | Treasurer |
Shane Campbell | Director at Large |
Arliss Szysky | Director at Large |
Carson Ackroyd | Director at Large |
Andriy Szkwarek | Director at Large |
Scott Cripps | Director at Large |
Annual General Meeting
The Club holds its Annual General Meeting in November or December of each year and all Club members are encouraged to attend. New Board members are elected at this time, the prior year is reviewed and future initiatives are discussed. If you are interested in joining the Club’s dynamic board please do not hesitate to contact Club President, Ron Girvitz at president@calgaryblizzard.com to discuss further.
Blizzard Soccer Club Bylaws
The Club’s bylaws can be viewed and downloaded through this link.