Peter Mapendere
Assistant Technical Director
- Date Joined: 25th May 2020
As a proactive professional I possess a proven track record in player development and I am proficient in devising and designing coaching programs which can be utilised throughout a sporting organization.
Furthermore I am a visible leader and mentorship figure who can be a key member of a multi-disciplined management team, I am committed to Continuous Professional Development through attaining the highest industry qualification and I embrace new challenges.
Testimonials:
“Peter worked tirelessly and with great passion in all aspects of the UEFA/FAI A License. This work included live and video match analysis, design of training sessions, coaching on the pitch, video analysis, player identification, periodisation, individual presentations and group presentations to his peers and the tutor staff. His dedication, hard work, attention to detail and an open mindset allied to his knowledge of the game has shown Peter to be a very good coach.” - Niall Harrison: Coach Educator & Emerging Talent Coordinator, Football
“It has been a pleasure to work alongside Peter as a fellow colleague and soccer coach. He displays a great deal of knowledge, compassion and integrity when coaching and understands the right level of session to deliver to a multiple of age groups.” - David Hannah: Academy Coach, Dundee United FC
“Peter had over 15-years of local and international coaching experience. His credentials and coaching experience are of great benefit to our players, coaching staff and the community.” - Jay Dacosta: Technical Director, Gloucester Hornets
Association of Ireland

Qualifications/Accreditation
UEFA
A Licence
2019Canadian Soccer Association
National B Licence
2017UEFA
B Licence
2017The Football Association
International Coaching Licence
2013
Career History
Ottawa South United Soccer
Head Coach, League 1
2017 – 2019Ottawa South United Soccer
U17 Boys Head Coach
2014 – 2017Everton FC
Head Coach (Academy, Kuwait)
2011 – 2014Ottawa Internationals Soccer Club
Head Coach
2009 – 2011Ottawa Internationals Soccer Club
Boys Regional U16 Assistant Coach
2007 – 2008Can U Kick It Soccer Clinic
Head Coach (Thailand)
2004 – 2006Ottawa Gloucester Soccer Club
Assistant Technical Director
2020 – Present
Key Achievements
- While at Ottawa Gloucester Soccer Club in 2020, developed and implemented a model of play which runs throughout the club
- While at Ottawa South United Soccer in 2018, became the first club coach to assist 18 players to acquire scholarships to top Canadian or American Universities
- Coaching Case Studies: Attended training sessions and games and observed coaching methods and player development strategies at the Republic of Ireland Emerging Talent Programme, Ottawa Fury FC, Celtic FC, Wolverhampton Wanderers FC and Aston Villa FC
- Developed a number of young players to progress through the ranks including Sami Elsaid, Danny Assaf, Kristopher Twardek, Horace Sobze Zemo, Eric Watson and Aidan Tuck
- Have represented Ottawa Internationals Soccer Club, Bangkok Bank FC, Algonquin College, Black Rhinos FC and Air Zimbabwe FC during y time as a professional soccer player