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Senior Technical Staff

David Thorburn

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR - UEFA (A) INTERNATIONAL LICENSED

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR - UEFA (A) INTERNATIONAL LICENSED

With over three decades of experience involved in professional soccer, first as a player, then as coach, manager, chief scout, and player agent, David is UEFA qualified and has worked extensively in Scotland and England with many professional clubs, including Glasgow Rangers, Aberdeen and Greenock Morton in Scotland, and both the Scottish and English Football Associations.

David's qualifications include UEFA (A) International and UEFA (B) License, Youth License. Children’s License, he has a degree in Sports Development, holds a Working with Disabilities Trainer Award, he's a coach educator for Coerver Soccer, the world's #1 academy program, and is a clinician at NSCAA/ United Soccer Coaches, the world’s largest coach education organization, as well as a BC Learning Facilitator.

David has been instrumental in helping young players to fulfill their dreams with scholarships to colleges and introductions to professional clubs, has helped young players obtain transfers to MLS, USL, CPL, English Premier League, and Scottish Premier League clubs on a regular basis over the last 20 years. He continues to work as a North American scout for Eleven Sports Management.

He has previously served as Technical Director and Executive Director for Canadian youth clubs Whitby Iroquois Soccer Club and Aurora Youth Soccer Club, one of the largest clubs in Canada.

Scott Guy

HIGH PERFORMANCE AND LTPD MANAGER

HIGH PERFORMANCE AND LTPD MANAGER

Richmond United FC brought Scott to Canada to add his experience working in both the grassroots and professional game to our club, to help develop young players and coaches, and he's the most qualified long term player development expert we know of in Canada.

Scott has been involved in coaching professionally for 20 years, and is a Qualified Coach Education Tutor, making him one of the cornerstones of our youth coaching accreditation program.

He trained with the Scottish Football Association and has coached with Glasgow Rangers FC in Scotland, and in the Scottish Football Association's Academy and Coach Development Program, where he is a qualified Coach Education tutor with the Governing body.

With a B.A Degree in Sports Management, a Scottish FA Advanced Children’s Coaching License and a Youth License, Scott is not only king of the kids, but regularly runs our coach training program sessions, where everyone from youth players looking to break into the coaching world, to pro coaches, and volunteer parents, can be found elevating their tactical, physical, and emotional understanding of the game and the kids who play it.


Jane Graham

DEVELOPMENT COACH-PROVINCIAL B-PREP LICENSE

DEVELOPMENT COACH-PROVINCIAL B-PREP LICENSE

A former assistant of the much loved late Richmond coaching legend Coach Dougie, Jane Graham has joined Richmond United FC to work with us on developing our youth and women's development programming.

A Provincial B-Prep License holder, Jane specializes in creating age-appropriate practice plans that emphasize decision-making, movement, and enjoyment.

Jane has worked with clubs and academies across the Lower Mainland for many years, and was a lead instructor at UBC Soccer School and an Assistant Coach at Douglas College Women's team. We're elated to have her join our senior coaching ranks!

Devin Todd-Jones

DEVELOPMENT COACH- CANADA B DIPLOMA/PROVINCIAL LICENSE

DEVELOPMENT COACH- CANADA B DIPLOMA/PROVINCIAL LICENSE

Devin Todd-Jones is a 35-year-old coach who played primarily as a centre-back and now brings 12 years of coaching experience to Richmond United FC. A graduate of the University of Victoria, he holds both a Canada B Diploma and a Provincial B Licence. Devin’s defensive background shapes his approach on the training ground—focused on discipline, teamwork, and tactical awareness. A devoted Aston Villa supporter, he channels the same passion and commitment into developing confident, intelligent players who understand the game on both sides of the ball.  


Administrative Staff

Emad Ghashghaee

Referee Manager

Tania Webster

Administrator

Stephanie Thorburn

Administrator


Technical Staff

Adam Short
adams@rufc.ca
Adrian Leung
adrianl@rufc.ca
Anaya Kooner
anayak@rufc.ca

Andreas Gervacio

andreasg@rufc.ca

Angelo de Giorgio
angelodg@rufc.ca

Aria Cheema

ariac@rufc.ca

Behrouz Lamei
behrouzl@rufc.ca
Bodhi Chan
bodhic@rufc.ca

Brad Chin

bradc@rufc.ca

Bradford Kirkland
bradfordk@rufc.ca

Connor Brodie
connorb@rufc.ca

Craig Hughes
craigh@rufc.ca

Daniel Yeung

daniely@rufc.ca

Derek Rose
derekr@rufc.ca

Eloise Milot
eloisem@rufc.ca

Hashim Alms
hashima@rufc.ca
Hayden Reid
haydenr@rufc.ca
Jacqueline Louis
jacquelinel@rufc.ca

Jorge Vazquez
jorgev@rufc.ca

Justin Lui
justinl@rufc.ca

Kimran Mamadvafoev

kimranm@rufc.ca

Liam Rowley
liamr@rufc.ca

Lianna Hotz

liannah@rufc.ca

Mike Lynch
mikel@rufc.ca

Natalie Ingham
nataliei@rufc.ca

Noah Jobson
noahj@rufc.ca

Riccardo Greco
riccardog@rufc.ca

Ryan Chin

ryanc@rufc.ca

Rylan Sangha
rylans@rufc.ca
Saajan Aulakh
saajana@rufc.ca

Sachan Sidhu

sachans@rufc.ca

Sahil Aulakh

sahila@rufc.ca

Samantha Tang
samanthat@rufc.ca

Victor Wu

victorw@rufc.ca

Will Goodison

willg@rufc.ca