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)

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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)