Mirco Schroff - General Manager & Technical Director

P: 905-883-2865

E: mirco@richmondhillsoccer.com

Mirco was born and raised in Germany where he played at the Semi-pro level. He spent the past 15 years within the Ontario Soccer landscape in Senior Management positions at the club level with Whitby FC, at the district level with York Region Soccer Association, and at the provincial level with Ontario Soccer. In addition, Mirco is a member of the Ontario Soccer Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) since its inception in 2011, and he also dedicates his time to actively participate on several committees. Mirco is a current Coach Developer with Canada Soccer and enjoys his role of mentoring coaches through their Children's and Youth License course work. His coaching experience includes grassroots (U5 - U13), youth (District, Regional, and OPDL), senior-level (Head Coach of Darby FC League1 Men and Women) as well as appointments as Head Coach of Ontario Soccer's U14 Girls Provincial Team and support coach of the former REX National Program.

Barbara Malloch - Operations Manager

P: 905-883-2874

E: barb@richmondhillsoccer.com

Barb has over 20 years of experience managing soccer operations. She has worked at RHSC since 2003 and gives her time to several soccer working groups including OPDL and YRSA. Barb studied physical anthropology at the University of Toronto, then jewellery repair at George Brown College. She worked for eight years in administration for a jewellery company before transitioning into her current soccer role.

Stina Markou - Competitive Coordinator

P: 905-883-2864

E: stina@richmondhillsoccer.com

Stina has over 15 years of experience in soccer administration. Stina started out as a volunteer soccer convenor in house league at another York Region club. She then went on to become a rep team manager and then transitioned to working in the office. She has worked at multiple clubs in York Region, gaining different perspectives in club operations. She has now been at RHSC for a total of nine years. 

Hilly Serrao - U14 to U21 Technical Coordinator

P: 905-883-2868

E: hilly@richmondhillsoccer.com

Hilly is a Canada Soccer 'B' licensed coach. Hilly's educational background is a Level 3 National Diploma in Sports Coaching from the United Kingdom. Hilly's playing career featured a training stint with Sheffield United's first team, as well as two seasons playing in League1 Ontario.

On top of being the Technical Coordinator for our U14-U18 programs, Hilly is also the head coach for some of our competitive rep teams.

Henrich Svetko - High Performance Manager

P: 905-883-2862

E: henrich@richmondhillsoccer.com

Henrich is a Canada Soccer National A, an UEFA A licensed coach and a three time Canadian champion with various teams across Ontario. Henrich is a former professional player from Slovakia who has worked in the soccer realm for over 25 years. He has extensive experience in coaching, program development, coach education, player identification, and club management/administration. Henrich's concentration in developing training sessions for the teams he coaches is essential to developing a well-rounded player. Henrich has many other coaching qualifications, such as: Goalkeeper Diploma through Ontario Soccer, Children's License through Canada Soccer, Advanced Coaching Diploma through the Coaches Association of Canada, and a Fitness Leadership Diploma. 

Melissa Mannella - Grassroots Developer

P: 905-883-2863

E: melissa@richmondhillsoccer.com

Melissa is a high honours graduate in Kinesiology from the University of Toronto. She has experience on both the administrative and technical side of youth soccer which gives her a unique perspective. Melissa has coached players of various ages in both the recreational and development stream in York and Peel Region. She has a passion for working with youth and keeping girls active and engaged in sport. She has played on rep teams for most of her youth and currently plays in the OWSL. Melissa also currently holds a Canada Soccer 'C' license.

Nathaniel McMurray - Grassroots Developer

P: 905-883-2873

E: nathaniel@richmondhillsoccer.com

Nathaniel has been a member of the club since he joined as a player at age 5. He spent his entire youth career as a rep player with RHSC, before becoming a U SPORTS student-athlete with Trent University. He has experience coaching in many programs, starting out in our Kickstart program and summer camps and working through RHSC’s coaching pathway. He has spent time as the head coach of multiple rep teams, and has his Canada Soccer Children's Diploma.

Ryan Penkarski - Recreational Coordinator

P: 905-883-2866

E: ryan@richmondhillsoccer.com

Ryan has experience as an administrator, match day coordinator, mentor, referee, and scout with several organizations including Ontario Soccer, League1 Ontario, and Toronto FC Academy. Ryan is a Canada Soccer National Youth licensed coach and is former U SPORTS student-athlete with the University of Waterloo and League1 Ontario player. He is an Honours graduate in Sport Management and currently coaches in our OPDL program.

Emily Porteous - Women's Soccer Developer

P: 905-883-2875

E: emily@richmondhillsoccer.com

Emily's impressive background includes years of playing and coaching at high levels. She has been an NCAA Division 1 player, a North America and National Futsal Team player, and holds a National C Coaching License. Her academic credentials in Management and Sports Sociology further enhance her ability to lead and develop our women's soccer programs. With over five years as an Office Administrator at FGL Sports, three years as the Athletic Coordinator and Coach at Havergal College, and a year as the Junior Girls Academic Coordinator at Bryst Soccer Club, Emily is well-equipped to lead the development of women's soccer programs within the club.

Adam Wochenmarkt - Communications Coordinator

P: 905-883-2872

E: adam@richmondhillsoccer.com

Adam holds an Honours Bachelor of Sport Management degree from Brock University. He joins RHSC from the Niagara River Lions, a professional basketball team in the CEBL, where he served as Game Day and Operations Manager for two seasons. Prior to the River Lions, Adam served as Coordinator, Partnerships, Events & Initiatives for Lakehead University Athletics. He significantly grew their social media presence and coordinated Indigenous Cultural Celebration night, which won Best Theme Night at the 2023 OUA CHAMP Awards. Adam looks forward to bringing his expertise in creating exciting events and engaging communities to his role at RHSC.

Alex Salvadori - League 1 Operations & Discipline Coordinator

P: 905-883-2869

E: alex@richmondhillsoccer.com

Alex is a former Richmond Hill Soccer Club player with experience in sport and event operations. He holds an Honours Bachelor’s degree in Sport Management from Brock University, graduating with First-Class Standing. Alex has gained experience from multiple sport organizations including Golf Canada, Protocol Sports Marketing, Forge FC, and League1 Ontario. In his role, Alex looks forward to supporting RHSC’s League1 program and contributing to its continued growth and success.

Sean Fisher - Student Athlete Developer

E: sean@richmondhillsoccer.com

Sean brings a wealth of experience to RHSC, both as a player and a coach. After an accomplished youth soccer career, he played varsity soccer at Seneca College from 2003 to 2006, earning an Advanced Diploma in Business Administration and Marketing. Sean began coaching with RHSC in 2018 and has been passionate about youth development ever since. He also spent two years coaching with North Toronto Soccer Club. Sean holds both a National Youth License and a National B License, showcasing his commitment to growth as a coach. His dedication to the game and his players fuels his mission to develop the next generation of talent and remain deeply connected to the sport he loves.