Luis Domingos has been with Scrosoppi for the past three years and currently coaches across a variety of age groups.

He is part of the staff in the women’s second team which competes in the Women’s League2 Division – the third tier of League1 Ontario – and he also coaches in the Scrosoppi academy.

Domingos is incredibly passionate about soccer, and coaching was his way to continue his involvement in the game after hanging up his cleats. We caught up with him midway through the Women’s League2 season, and his first campaign as a coach in competitive women’s soccer.

Luis, looking back over the last two months, what’s been your main highlight?

Seeing things that we work on in practice happening in games, and helping us collect good results, is very satisfying. The team is performing well and it gives us confidence to continue the process.

On the academy side, it’s definitely growing and we are excited to see new faces joining the club in the next few months, so we can keep our team and club strong.

The Women’s League2 team has four wins from seven so far this season, which is a strong foundation to build from. What have you been working on at training the most?

Lots of exercises that help us to be safe when playing out from that back, and also how to effectively attack the spaces the opponent offers.

Why is competitive soccer important in the local community?

Competitive soccer provides an environment for mental toughness and skill development. It exposes players and coaches to pressure, demands quick and smart decisions, and people become stronger in the process.

Let’s talk about some players; who has stood out for you in the last two months?

I could mention Sanai Sereboe, a 2008 girl that is already impacting the Women’s Championship team when given a chance. She has improved a lot and now understands her individual tactics better, which has helped her impact games.

I am also really happy to see Gabrielle Caserta playing at a very good level after a serious injury that kept her away from the field for so long.

What is your current message to your players?

Be resilient. This game is made of ups and downs, so stay strong when things do not go your way.

Why should people come and support your team on a gameday?

People will see a team that is a reflection of our club: passionate and dedicated people that fight until the end to be better day after day.

Scrosoppi FC has given me the opportunity to show what I can do and I try to do the same with my players. I carry with me values and beliefs that I think are important and I do my best to teach them to the players.