ETOBICOKE, Ont. - Humber College is pleased to introduce Michael Aquino as the new head coach of the Humber College men's soccer team. Michael, a much-valued assistant coach with the Hawks, replaces Germain Sanchez, the only soccer coach Humber has known for the past 22 years.

The success that Coach Sanchez has experienced is vast, and Michael has been a major part of the recent triumphs, which includes both provincial and national championships this past year.

"I'm very excited about the opportunity to lead the men's soccer program at Humber College and build upon the successes of past years. I would like to take the opportunity to thank Doug Fox, our Athletic Director for this opportunity and to congratulate Germain Sanchez on his retirement and many accomplishments he has achieved over his illustrious coaching career," says Aquino. "I look forward to working with our Athletic Department, my coaching staff and our student athletes in achieving excellence both on the field and in the classroom."

He currently holds an 'A' License from the Canadian Soccer Association and an Advanced National Diploma from the National Coaches Soccer Association of America. He also holds a Chartered Professional Coach (ChPc) designation from the Coaches of Canada, as well as a Master's Degree in Education from Charles Sturt University.

As a coach Michael has served as a Technical Coach at various clubs and is presently a Technical Assistant with Aurora Youth Soccer Club. He also had the opportunity to serve as an Assistant Coach for Ryerson University in CIS. He has worked with elite youth programs, coaching with 'Team OYSL' which participated in the Disney Showcase and with the York Region Soccer Association's District Development Program as a District Coach.

As a player Michael was involved in Junior National Team Programs, received an athletic scholarship to the U.S. and played in the Canadian Soccer League for both the York Region Shooters and the Metro Lions Soccer Clubs.

Lastly, Michael teaches Physical Health Education in the secondary school system in Toronto.

"We are so pleased that we did not have to go any further than our own coaching staff to acquire a head coach of such a high caliber," said Fox. "His technical skills are outstanding, and he quickly develops strong relationships with the players starting as early as the recruiting stage. This is a very good recipe for any program."

Joining him on the Hawk coaching staff are very experienced Humber assistant coaches Jason Mesa and Rick Fonseca. Sanchez will remain with the team in an advisory role. This adds up to a very strong leadership group, one that will lead Humber to continued success.

Source: Humber College