Coaching Staff

One of our core values is: Coaching standard- Qualified and Certified (non-parent) coaches.  SC Central Alberta believes that it is essential that all of our coaches maintain a high level of professionalism both on and off the pitch. All of our coaches are qualified and certified non-parental volunteers.  We believe that to provide our athletes with the best possible experience playing the game and advancing their skills, coaches shouldn't be parents - parents should be free to watch their players and cheer them on.

U17 Boys Head Coach: Patrick Sweiger

Patrick has spent his life dedicated to the sport of soccer. From playing to coaching, he has always been a student of the game and continues to learn and grow in order to be the best leader possible.  

As a player, Patrick grew up playing at the Tier 1 level for a number of teams in Alberta, earning a spot in the Provincial program in the process. He went on to captain the RDC Kings where he was named to the ACAC All-Star team multiple times and played for the U of L Pronghorns at the CIS level. As a coach, Patrick is C-License certified, and now has 15 years of coaching experience - coaching from U4 to Adults, technical training to club teams, and is currently venturing down the path of becoming a Coach Educator for Alberta Soccer.

Patrick has also earned his Education degree, worked many years in the fitness industry, has taken a keen interest in sport psychology, and is currently working as a Sports Academy Teacher for Red Deer Public Schools. He is passionate about developing youth not only as good soccer players, but as good people, and is excited to be part of Central Alberta's newest club, SC Central Alberta!  

U12 T2 & U10 Boys Head Coach: Marcelo Lima

Marcelo began his soccer career playing futsal in Brazil at the age of 5. He played futsal until he was 11, when he moved to play soccer for the Marquinhos Capiava Academy, as well as clubs like Uniclinic, Guarani FC, and Ceará SC U20. After undergoing an ACL surgery, Marcelo decided to move to the United States to start his college career with Hinds Community College. Marcelo subsequently played for USL teams, including Kalamazoo Outrage (MI), Vermont Voltage, OKC Energy, and Michigan Bucks (MI).

As a coach, Marcelo began as an assistant coach for Hinds Community College. After two years, he became the assistant coach for East Central Community College. In 2023, Marcelo moved to Red Deer to work for The Dome/SC Central as the Assistant Technical Director. 

Marcelo specializes in player development, having placed more than 50 players in U.S. and Canadian colleges. He has also obtained his US Soccer D License and US Soccer Grassroots License. Marcelo is excited to work with and strengthen players as a coach for SC Central Alberta.

U15 T2 Boys Head Coach: Andrew Vanderburg

U15 T1 Boys Head Coach: David McLean

David is a seasoned soccer coach with over 15 years of experience dedicated to honing the skills and talents of athletes. Armed with a BSc in Strength and Conditioning Coaching, David integrates the renowned Canadian LTAD model into his coaching methodology, ensuring comprehensive player development at every stage. His expertise extends beyond the confines of the soccer pitch, as he has worked closely with professional soccer players in the prestigious English and Irish leagues, delivering personalized one-on-one training sessions to elevate their performance. David has also coached various disciplines in Ireland outside of soccer, showcasing his versatility and proficiency in nurturing athletes across different fields.

Currently, he channels his passion for the game as a coach and through playing in the Red Deer men's league. David is thrilled to bring his wealth of experience to the dynamic environment of SC Central. He is excited about the prospect of shaping the club's identity and fostering a culture of excellence, teamwork, and passion for the game. In his second season coaching with SC Central, David led his U13 Boys team to win the Tier 2 EMSA league title, the first time SC Central has won a league title in EMSA. David is excited for what lies ahead in his coaching career, and is confident in his ability to make a meaningful impact within the community of SC Central.

U13 Boys T1 Head Coach: Tristan Mullin

Tristan is a young coach that has dedicated his life to learning and growing as a person, player and now coach of soccer. He has continued to grow as a leader from playing to coaching, and is extremely motivated to share his young and fresh knowledge of the game of soccer. 

Tristan grew up playing tier 1 soccer in Red Deer while being the captain on many of those teams. He earned a spot on the zone 4 Alberta Summer Games Team, which then led to earning a spot on the Alberta Provincial Team. During his time there he was lucky enough to play and train with players like Alphonso Davies. Following his time there he was invited to attend training sessions and exhibition games for the Red Deer College Kings at the age of 13. Playing in his last year of youth soccer he was able to capture a silver medal at U18 provincials. 

As a coach Tristan has a detail oriented approach and believes the little things translate to the big things. He also believes that hard work and dedication are essential foundations for success. Tristan has spent the last year and a half as an assistant coach learning from mentors within The Dome and SC Central Alberta, as well as using other knowledge learned from past provincial and college coaches. Along with continuing to learn as a coach, and hopefully attaining his C-License in the future, he has begun pursuing a Bachelor of Education Degree at Red Deer Polytechnic. He hopes that his playing experience and knowledge can transfer to younger players to reach their full potential and assist in achieving their goals. He is extremely excited to be a part of Central Alberta's newest club, SC Central Alberta! 

U13 Boys T2 Head Coach: Lucas Kohlmann

U12 Boys T2 Head Coach: Silas Price

U10 Girls Head Coach: Devin Simon