Men's Soccer

CAF SPORTS SUPPORT STAFF

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  Rear-Admiral C.F. Sutherland

  PATRON View Bio
  

  2020 - present

  Rear-Admiral C.F. Sutherland

  PATRON

  Rear-Admiral (RAdm) Sutherland is the Deputy Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy with vast experience successfully executing Command and General/Flag officer staff positions, holding significant positions of responsibility.  He is a highly intelligent, thoughtful, and empathetic leader in the Canadian Armed Forces.  
  
  “I am humbled, honoured and delighted to have been appointed as your CAF Men’s Soccer patron.  I am an ardent supporter of CAF sports because it has been a large part of my life and I credit it as an important part in my success and ability to overcome personal and professional challenges. I believe fervently in the impact sports have in every facet of our personal and professional lives.  
  
  Participating as part of a structured soccer team helped me develop the framework to understand the importance of teamwork, practice, goal setting, preparation, perseverance, strength, morals and values, endurance, mental strength, patience, confidence, responsibility, accountability, focus, respect, and humility.  These virtues were foundational to my professionally demanding career in the CAF.  More importantly, those virtues helped me overcome significant challenges and failures personally and professionally. 
  
  I am excited to engage with all of you to exchange ideas and improve our program, the CAF, our culture, and our personal well-being.” 
   

  PREVIOUS PATRONS
  2014 - 2020	Vice-Admiral D.C. Hawco
  2009 - 2014	Brigadier-General M.P. Jorgenson
  1998 - 2008	Lieutenant-General J. Arp

• Chief Warrant Officer M.G.M. ROUSSEAU

  CO-PATRON View Bio
  2023 - present

  Chief Warrant Officer M.G.M. ROUSSEAU

  CO-PATRON

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  PREVIOUS CO-PATRONS
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  Lieutenant-Colonel C. Palavicino

  CHIEF OFFICIAL View Bio
  

  2021 - present

  Lieutenant-Colonel C. Palavicino

  CHIEF OFFICIAL

  LCol Palavicino comes to us with an enormous amount of experience. He is a retired National Soccer Referee and current soccer teaching instructor & assessor. Some of his career highlights include officiating at three CISM Military World Games (India 2007, Brazil 2011 Finals, and South Korea 2015), professional leagues (MLS Reserve league, NASL and USDA), several CAF National & Regional Championships, Dallas Cup 26 U19, and multiple university/college leagues.
  
  As a CAF Sports Honour Roll Inductee and with over 35 years of soccer officiating experience under his belt we have no doubt that Major Palavicino will excel in his new role as the CAF Soccer Chief Official.
   

  PREVIOUS CHIEF OFFICIALS
  2016 - 2020	Captain M.C. O'Keefe
  2009 - 2015	Mr. G. White
  2005 - 2008	Lieutenant-Colonel A. Belihnid
  Unknown - 2004	Sergeant P. Thompson

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  Commander T. Gunn

  CISM HEAD COACH View Bio
  

  2024 - Present

  Commander T. Gunn

  CISM HEAD COACH

  Cdr (Padre) Éloi Tete Gunn considers football as a second religion. Born in Togo, he enjoyed playing street soccer which he considered as a great way of learning creative skills. Back in Togo, he played at local and national youth level. Cdr Gunn began his playing and coaching career in Canada in 1999. Among other teams, he played and coached the Eperviers Premier Men’s Team in the former Ontario Soccer League for many years and held the Head Coach position for London United Reserve. As Director of Players Development, he started the Woodstock Soccer Academy for which he was the Head Coach.

  As a member of the CAF, Cdr Gunn played for CFB Esquimalt, CFB Valcartier, and finally CFB Borden Men Soccer Teams. He has been involved with the CISM Men’s Soccer Team as assistant coach and goalies’ coach since 2018. He participated in the Military World Games in Wuhan (China 2019). He has been awarded the PSP- Coach of the Year Award (Fitness and Sports Manager’s Award,Quebec - 2015. He is a Nationally B Diploma Coach. His coaching moto is DREAM HIGHER, FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME.

   

  For more information on the CAF CISM Soccer program like them on Facebook, Instagram or email.
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  Major C. Schenk

  CISM TEAM MANAGER View Bio
  

  2024 - Present

  Major C. Schenk

  CISM TEAM MANAGER

  Major Chris Shenk is the Team Manager for the CAF CISM Men’s Soccer Team. Originally from Gloucester, UK, he is an Aerospace Control Officer now serving in his 22nd year with the CAF.
  Maj Shenk played varsity football for RMC in the OUA for 5 seasons and was selected to join the CAF Soccer team to compete with CISM from 2006 to present. He competed with the team in Rio De Janeiro in 2007, Oman in 2017, and Wuhan in 2019.
  Maj Shenk is currently serving in York, UK and has previously served in Alaska, Ottawa, Qatar and at NDHQ Ottawa.
  “The proudest moments of my career have been stepping on to the soccer field with CAF colleagues from all over Canada representing our country in the game we love.”
  Maj Shenk and his wife, Danielle, have two sons Mekhai (12) and Dayo (10) who both play the beautiful game in the UK.
  
  Anyone interested in learning more about the CAF CISM men’s soccer program is encouraged to reach our to your local PSP Base Sports Coordinator, check out our Facebook page or email.
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  Sabastian Robinson (PSP)

  CISM DEPUTY TEAM MANAGER View Bio
  

  2024 - Present

  Sabastian Robinson (PSP)

  CISM DEPUTY TEAM MANAGER

  Sabastian has made it his goal to help better the lives of youth and high-performance athletes through coaching, training and mentoring. He graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Acadia University, where he also played for the Acadia Axemen football team. After his undergraduate degree, Sabastian used his experience as an athlete and coach to help clients of all demographics reach their fitness and life goals as a certified personal trainer on Vancouver Island.
  
  After working as a personal trainer for a year and a half, Sabastian pursued a Master’s Degree in Human Kinetics with a concentration in Sport Management at the University of Ottawa. While completing his graduate degree, Sabastian worked with Football Canada as a High-Performance Consultant, responsible for assisting in grassroots programming, national team scouting and event management. Throughout his time in Ottawa, Sabastian also worked with organizations such as USports, the CHL, Commonwealth Games and the CAF Sport program, where he and his colleagues implemented a consultation project to help improve the deliverable of the program for the Canadian Armed Forces.  He is currently the PSP Sports Coordinator at 19 Wing Comox. 
  
  When he’s not watching, coaching, or participating in sports, Sabastian enjoys golfing, fishing and exploring all that Vancouver Island has to offer.
  Anyone interested in learning more about the CAF CISM men’s soccer program is encouraged to reach our to your local PSP Base Sports Coordinator, check out our Facebook page or email.