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

  • Sessional Instructor with Concordia University of Edmonton

  • 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 Club Consultant

  • The King’s University Women’s Soccer Leadership Consultant

Coaching Experience

  • Current University of Concordia Men’s Head Coach

  • John D Bracco School Soccer Institute Lead Teacher and Founder

  • Lonestar Men’s and Women’s Technical Director

  • 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  (U16 National Champion)

  • 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)

Josephus Lacan

Lead Fitness Instructor

Education

  • Bachelor of Education

  • Bachelor of Arts ( Psychology )

  • Major in Physical Education

  • ISSA Personal Trainer

  • Sport for Life Certification

Education Experience

  • John D Bracco Institution Instructor

Coaching Experience

  • Concordia University Assistant Coach (Head of fitness)

  • John D Bracco Institute Instructor

  • Lonestar Institute Instructor

  • BTB Conditioning Instructor

Playing Experience

  • Grand Prairie University

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 (Goalkeeper Coach)

  • Green and Gold Women’s Instructor

  • Lonestar Institute Instructor

  • Grassroots Technical Lead Viktoria

  • John D Bracco Institution Instructor

  • Xtreme Head Instructor

Playing Experience

  • Concordia University

  • Kings University ( Futsal )

  • Victoria ( Premier & Major)