Fleming College has tapped into local soccer talent to recruit new coaches for its men’s and women’s varsity soccer teams.
Victor Waselenko and David Brown, both residents with extensive soccer backgrounds, have been appointed as the new Head Coaches for the men’s and women’s programs, respectively.
Waselenko, a faculty member at Fleming College since 2013 with the School of Business, brings a wealth of experience to his new role. He owns Soccer Plus, a soccer sporting goods store in Peterborough, and has held significant positions in local soccer organizations, including President and Technical Coaching Director of the Peterborough Youth Soccer Club and Director of Coaching for the Peterborough City Soccer Association. Currently, he coaches the Peterborough City U15 Boys Soccer team.
Brown, the new Head Coach for the women’s varsity soccer program, is currently the Head Coach for Varsity Girls at Trinity College School in Port Hope. His extensive coaching background includes being the Director of Coaching with Maple Leaf Cavan FC, Head Coach for Varsity Girls Soccer at St. John’s International School in Belgium, and Volunteer Assistant Coach for the Men’s Varsity Soccer Program at Trent University. He has also held coaching positions at Lakefield College School, Brentwood College School, and international schools in Belgium.
Waselenko and Brown’s appointments mark a significant step forward for the development of student athletes and the varsity soccer program at Fleming College. Their extensive knowledge, leadership, and experience are expected to greatly benefit the teams.
A key focus for the program under their leadership will be to strengthen the relationship between the Fleming Phoenix and local soccer leagues. This initiative aims to increase awareness and interest among local players, encouraging them to advance their soccer careers with the Fleming Phoenix.
