Our team is dedicated to fostering growth and excellence through innovative education and leadership training.
Our team
Osmo Bimba
Lonestar Institute Director
Osmo is an educator that aims to recognize the strengths in those around him, while empowering them to empower others.
Education
Master of Education Leadership (University of Portland)
Bachelor of Education (University of Alberta)
National "B" License Certified (Canada Soccer Association)
Education Experience
Teacher with Edmonton Public School Board
John D Bracco Soccer Institute Founder and Lead Teacher / Coach
Lonestar Institute Educational Consultant
Consulting Experience
Lonestar Institute Educational Consultant
Fort Saskatchewan Premier Consultant
Coaching Experience
John D Bracco School Soccer Institute Lead Teacher and Founder
University of Alberta Men’s Soccer Assistant Coach
Green and Gold (Alberta Major League)
Technical Lead (Sherwood Park Phoenix)
U13 Provincial Team (Alberta Soccer)
Phoenix 04 Boys Head Coach
Playing Experience
University of Alberta Golden Bears Mens Soccer Team (Canada West Allstar)
Vancouver Whitecaps Residency
Canada U18 National Team and National Training Centers
ASA Provincial teams (Gold at U16 Nationals)
Green and Golds Mens Team (Alberta Major League)
Briony Bimba
Lead Female Instructor
Briony is an educator who empowers others through empathy, and patience. Briony provides a safe space for both female and males to learn from her actions and honest but loving feedback.
Education
Bachelor of Kinesiology (University of Alberta)
Bachelor of Education (University of Alberta)
Provincial “C” License (Canada Soccer Association)
Education Experience
Teacher with Edmonton Public School Board
John D Bracco Soccer Institute Teacher
Lonestar Institute Consultant
Coaching Experience
University of Alberta Youth Soccer Camps
Alberta Soccer Camps
Juventus U13 Girls
John D Bracco Soccer Institute Instructor
Playing Experience
University of Alberta Women's Soccer (Nationals Bronze)
Concordia University Women’s Soccer (National Champion)
ACAC All Conference All Star (Concordia)
Tim Ströbele
Technical Instructor / Lead Goalkeeper Instructor / Copywriter
Tim is an educator who empowers others through demonstrating his innate traits of honesty, and attention to detail. Tim has a great ability connecting with youth, and helping them reach their full potential.
Education Experience
John D Bracco Soccer Institute Instructor
Lonestar Institute Mentor Player/Instructor
Coaching Experience
Fort Saskatchewan Arsenal Women’s
Lonestar Summer Camps
Fort Saskatchewan Youth Camps
John D Bracco Soccer Institution Instructor
Playing Experience
Team Alberta
FC Edmonton Professional Academy U16, U18, U21
BTB Academy U18
Victoria Highlander Academy
MTV Stuttgart A Jugend > Herren
Tyler Graham
Technical Instructor / Post Secondary Consultant
Tyler is an educator that aims to provide brave spaces for others to explore their identity, and grow into their authentic selves.
Education
Master’s Degree in Sports Coaching and Performance
Bachelor in Kinesiology
Education Experience
Instructor at King’s University
Coaching Experience
Head Instructor for Kings University Women’s Soccer
Ross Sheppard Highschool Instructor
Sherwood Park District Soccer Technical Lead
St. Nicholas Academy Instructor
Scottish Women’s League 1 Instructor
John D Bracco Institution Instructor
Alberta Soccer Grassroots Learning Instructor
Our Lady of Mount Carmel School Academy Instructor
University of Alberta Bears Assistant Instructor
Edmonton Juventus Soccer Club Head Instructor
University of South Wales Football Club Head Instructor
Edmonton Drillers Soccer Club Head/Technical Instructor
Green and Gold Academy Instructor
Playing Experience
University of Alberta Golden Bears Men’s Soccer Team
(Canada West Champion/ USport National Champion)
Green and Gold(Men’s Major League Nationals)
Josephus Lacan
Lead Fitness Instructor
Education
Bachelor of Education
Bachelor of Arts ( Psychology )
Major in Physical Education
ISSA Personal Trainer
NCCP Multi-Sport Certified Instructor
Education Experience
John D Bracco Institution Instructor
Coaching Experience
John D Bracco Institute Instructor
Lonestar Institute Instructor
BTB Conditioning Instructor
Playing Experience
Grand Prairie Wolves
Brogan Buchanan
Technical Instructor
Education
Bachelor of Kinesiology
Bachelor of Education
Education Experience
Teacher with Edmonton Public School Board
Instructor at ME LaZerte
Coaching Experience
Lonestar Technical Assistant Instructor
Juventus Assistant Instructor
Playing Experience
University of Alberta Panda’s Women’s Soccer Team
Concordia University Women’s Soccer Team (National Champion)
Kathleen Lang
Technical Instructor / Goalkeeper Instructor
Education
Bachelor of Education
Bachelors of Arts ( Sociology )
Education Experience
Teacher with Edmonton Public School Board
Coaching Experience
Concordia University Assistant Instructor
Green and Gold Women’s Instructor
Lonestar Institute Instructor
Grassroots Technical Lead Viktoria
John D Bracco Institution Instructor
Xtreme Head Instructor
Rosslyn Junior High Lead Instructor
Austin O’Brien Highschool Lead Instructor
Playing Experience
Fort Saskatchewan Arsenal
Concordia University
Kings University ( Futsal )
Victoria ( Premier & Major)