A renowned Canadian soccer coach keeps his community on its feet one goal at a time. Carlo Del Monte started an initiative he calls ‘Salute to Soccer’ in 2000 to help raise funds for cancer research, a cause close to his heart.
Since then, Del Monte has raised more than $100,000 for various cancer organizations, through a series of soccer tournaments and galas. His experience from coaching the Canadian Club Championship with Club Italia and Hamilton Steelers in the 1980’s has enabled him to share his skill, passion, and wisdom in soccer with his community.
Even though he’s raised an impressive amount of funds for cancer research, his vision for Salute to Soccer is even bigger. Del Monte hopes to start a month-long ‘Kick 4 Cancer’ soccer tournament reaching every Canadian from coast to coast.
Carlo’s passion for soccer began in childhood within the narrow and uneven streets of Barletta, Italy. Growing up he loved playing Calcio, and unraveling its complex tactics as a student of the beautiful game. When Carlo landed in Toronto in 1954, he brought with him his love for the game but eventually found his true calling as a coach and keen recruiter.
As a Coach, Carlo led the Downsview Soccer Club through five consecutive Canadian Championships from 1972-1976, an accomplishment that has yet to be duplicated in Canadian Minor Soccer history.
In 1982, Carlo led Toronto Italia through a perfect season, winning both the League and Cup Titles, as well as defeating the Scottish Premier Team Glasgow Celtic 4-1 during an Exhibition match.
In the following year, Carlo led the Hamilton Steelers to the Eastern Canadian Championship in the inaugural year of the Canadian Professional Soccer League, capping off the 1983 season by beating a stalwart Italian Serie A club, Udinese Calcio, 3-2.
The player who scored the winning goal versus Udinese Calcio lost his battle to cancer several years later and inspired Kick4Cancer.
Carlo has dedicated his life to soccer, often sacrificing time with his beautiful family. And, since 2000, with his family by his side, Carlo has raised over $150,000 through Kick4Cancer fundraising initiatives in support of the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation and Cancer research and community programs.
An avid soccer player from birth and a fanatic of the beautiful game! With over 30 years of proven acumen in Business Development, Business Banking, Project and Program Management, Learning and Development, Operations, Sales and Marketing, Leadership and Coaching skills that continually contribute to the growth of dynamic businesses. A se
An avid soccer player from birth and a fanatic of the beautiful game! With over 30 years of proven acumen in Business Development, Business Banking, Project and Program Management, Learning and Development, Operations, Sales and Marketing, Leadership and Coaching skills that continually contribute to the growth of dynamic businesses. A seasoned professional with a passion for solving problems and delivering innovative solutions to end users and the communities they serve with integrity and humility. A driven leader committed to giving back, having led various fundraising initiatives and supporting charities such as JDRF, Canadian Cancer Society, and Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation.
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Domenic’s passion for soccer ignited at the age of fourand to this day, it continues to hold a prominent place in his life! For 20 years, Domenic has worked as a Registered Massage Therapist providing treatment to members of the community and professional athletes of various organizations including national level soccer players. Witnessin
Domenic’s passion for soccer ignited at the age of fourand to this day, it continues to hold a prominent place in his life! For 20 years, Domenic has worked as a Registered Massage Therapist providing treatment to members of the community and professional athletes of various organizations including national level soccer players. Witnessing firsthand the transformative power of sports, Domenic became deeply passionate about leveraging soccer as a tool for social change. With years of experience working in the healthcare profession, Domenic understands the physical challenges cancer patients are faced with. Through volunteering his time and skills and fundraising for charities, Domenic is dedicated to working alongside the soccer community to raise awareness, provide support, and offer hope to individuals and families facing the challenges of cancer.
With a career spanning three decades across diverse business functions and markets, Frank Fortino epitomizes leadership driven by a blend of process engineering, technology, and servant-leadership principles. His commitment to humility, respect, and trust has forged a robust network and cultivated innovative, open, and productive company
With a career spanning three decades across diverse business functions and markets, Frank Fortino epitomizes leadership driven by a blend of process engineering, technology, and servant-leadership principles. His commitment to humility, respect, and trust has forged a robust network and cultivated innovative, open, and productive company cultures. As a renowned keynote speaker and philanthropist, Frank's passion for building high-performing teams and fostering exceptional corporate cultures is matched only by his dedication to giving back, having raised over $150k for the Canadian Cancer Society in the past six years alone. He embodies the essence of a passionate, entrepreneurial leader, committed to driving positive change both within and beyond the boardroom.
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