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Barrie Cardinals

Our Mission

Our club inspires youth through respect, promoting confidence and skill development in a safe, inclusionary and educational environment. We ignite a passion for soccer while fostering good character, a positive mindset, and building a strong sense of community.

Our Values

Our club upholds the values of Respect, Honesty, Sportsmanship, Nutrition, and Education, striving to be a community leader that holds members accountable on and off the field. We expect excellence from our governing officers, operating with respect and in accordance with all regulations. Everyone deserves the opportunity to achieve greatness, be respected, and acknowledged. The Barrie Cardinals CDF stands on the pillars of Respect, Honesty, Inclusion, and Unity.

Our Vision

Our goal is to be a unique, memorable club that makes soccer fun and accessible for all ages, genders, and ethnicities through professional yet enjoyable training. We offer house league, recreational, developmental, and competitive programs, fostering a lifelong love for the game.

As a committed member of the Barrie community, we collaborate with municipalities, businesses, charities, and schools to grow the sport and inspire the next generation. We strive to instill belief, joy, and lasting memories—always for the kids!

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The Team

Our Cardinals team is a dedicated and passionate group who volunteer and put in the time for the kids. As we’ve continued to grow as a club, we’ve been blessed to have many incredible members of our community step up in such a big way. We’re excited to continue growing and build an incredible soccer community for the kids.

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DAVID GUZMAN

Founder & Technical Director

AMY GUZMAN

Events Co-Ordinator

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JESSICA BARBOSA

Club Admin

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Christian Inchima

U13 Boys Competitive Division

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Mark Schwarz

U11 Rep Prep (Development) Boys Division

Gonzalo Romar

U10 Boys Rep Prep Division

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James Fisher

U9 Boys Rep Prep Division

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Lisa Grass

U9 Boys Rep Prep Division

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Santiago Romero

House League Program & Player Developer

Riley MacLeaming

House League Program & Player Developer

Mike Campbell

Coach in Training

Shannon Marek

Coach in Training

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Santiago Romero

House League Program & Player Developer

  • Vulnerable Sector Check
  • Making Headway and Soccer
  • NCCP Emergency Action Plan
  • Understanding the Rule of Two
  • Making Ethical Decisions
  • Respect In Sport for Activity Leaders
  • Learn To Train

Lisa Grass

U9 Boys Rep Prep Division
  • Vulnerable Sector Check
  • Making Headway and Soccer
  • NCCP Emergency Action Plan
  • Understanding the Rule of Two
  • Making Ethical Decisions
  • Respect In Sport for Activity Leaders
  • Learn To Train

Coach Lisa Grass has been passionate about soccer for as long as she can remember. She played competitively in her youth with Ajax Soccer Club and continued her playing career in the OWSL and at Centennial College. After graduating, her college coach, Coach Diamond, invited her to support the women’s team in a coaching role—an opportunity that sparked her growing passion for coaching.

Lisa loves the game for its ability to bring together players with different styles and strengths to form successful teams. For her, there’s nothing more rewarding than watching a group grow together and form lasting friendships through the sport.

Coach Lisa joined the Barrie Cardinals in 2024 with her children, participating in the 2016 and 2020 house league programs. She values the Cardinals’ commitment to supporting multi-sport athletes at a young age and is excited to continue investing in young players—both on and off the field—as a coach with the U9 HDSL team this season.

James Fisher

U9 Boys Rep Prep Division
  • Vulnerable Sector Check
  • Gender Identity and Expression
  • Making Headway and Soccer
  • NCCP Emergency Action Plan
  • Understanding the Rule of Two
  • Making Ethical Decisions
  • Respect In Sport for Activity Leaders
  • Learn To Train

Coach James Fisher has been immersed in the world of soccer since the age of seven—as a player, coach, and lifelong fan of the game. Like many of our young Cardinals, he began his journey in a grassroots program in Bradford, Ontario. Through dedication and development, he earned a spot on the Bradford Eagles FC competitive team, competing in the Central Soccer League across the GTA.

Now at 40, James continues to play in the East Gwillimbury Men’s League during the summer and with the Barrie Cardinals men’s indoor team in the winter. His love for the game remains as strong as ever.

As a coach, James brings over 15 years of experience, primarily working with U11 players in Toronto, where he also teaches. His coaching accomplishments include leading one team to a City of Toronto Championship and guiding four others to finalist finishes. With great enthusiasm, he now brings his passion and experience to the Barrie Cardinals U9 HDSL team, eager to support the next generation of players.

A devoted fan, James continues to cheer on his childhood club, Arsenal FC, in the English Premier League, and Toronto FC in the MLS. Just like our Cardinals… RED FOR LIFE!

Mark Schwarz

U11 Rep Prep (Development) Boys Division

  • Vulnerable Sector Check
  • Making Headway and Soccer
  • NCCP Emergency Action Plan
  • Understanding the Rule of Two
  • Making Ethical Decisions
  • Respect In Sport for Activity Leaders
  • Learn To Train

Christian Inchima

U13 Boys Competitive Division

  • Vulnerable Sector Check
  • Making Headway and Soccer
  • NCCP Emergency Action Plan
  • Understanding the Rule of Two
  • Making Ethical Decisions
  • espect In Sport for Activity Leaders

JESSICA BARBOSA

Club Admin
  • Vulnerable Sector Check
  • Making Headway and Soccer
  • NCCP Emergency Action Plan
  • Understanding the Rule of Two
  • Making Ethical Decisions
  • Respect In Sport for Activity Leaders
  • Learn To Train

I am an avid fitness & nutrition professional who is passionate about helping others become their best versions of themselves. I’m a natural caregiver at heart; whether that be simply holding a door open for a stranger or caring for patients in my former career as a healthcare worker. Now as a full-time stay at home-homeschooling mom I spend most of my time teaching and guiding my children, which has led me to believe that children learn best from experience and from their own natural curiosity in the world around them. It’s cliche but truly being a mother, teaching my children day to day, doing life together is exactly what God intended for me to do and I can not wait to naturally share my passions of health and fitness with other families within our community while creating lifelong relationships.

DAVID GUZMAN

Founder & Technical Director

  • Technical Director Diploma
  • Vulnerable Sector Check
  • Making Headway and Soccer
  • NCCP Emergency Action Plan
  • Understanding the Rule of Two
  • Making Ethical Decisions
  • Respect In Sport for Activity Leaders
  • Learn To Train

As many of you may have already noticed,  it’s safe to say that soccer is a passion for “Coach Guz”. David grew up in the Keele & Eglinton area and played in various countries around the world as a professional. He now resides in Barrie with his wife Amy and two children, Toryne and Savannah. Coach Guz is incredibly grateful and appreciative for the opportunities and experiences he’s had because of the beautiful game. 

“I am very fortunate for the experiences I’ve had in my life as a result of my dedication to soccer. Being able to represent my country at a young age, playing against some of the best youth in the world, receive a Division 1 scholarship to a top university in the US and play for TFC in their first year of existence! It was amazing! I am very blessed! This is why we created the Barrie Cardinals; in hopes that through our experience we can inspire, motivate and guide the youth of our city and beyond, to grow into amazing young adults!”

SOME OF COACH GUZMAN’S ACHIEVEMENTS:

  • Appointed to the Ontario Soccer U15 Provincial Excel Team as part of the Technical Staff, representing Ontario at the upcoming national championships. This recognition highlights Coach David’s ongoing leadership and expertise at the provincial level.

  • Very first youth clubs: Academia North York (Saul Varela), Atletico Nacional (Francisco Cano), Academia Argentina (Carlos Quiroga), OSAI Colo-Colo–Fl Popular

  • Set a league record of 69 goals in one season, a milestone that stood untouched for many years. The league is now known as DHSL. Coach David strongly believes this is one of the best places for kids to develop their tekkers.

  • Dixie Strikers U13–U17 – OST, CST

  • Multiple Ontario Cup Championships (indoor and outdoor)

  • Participated in major tournaments including the Robbie Cup, Nike Cup, Disney Cup, and numerous club showcases across the U.S.

  • Team Ontario U13–U16 – Competed in two national championships, winning one against Quebec (4–1), and finishing as runner-up the following year in a golden goal loss (2–1)

  • Canadian National Team U13–U23 – Represented Canada in approximately 40–50 matches in countries including Germany, England, Panama, Cuba, USA, Portugal, Spain, Peru, and Northern Ireland

  • University of Louisville (NCAA Division I) – Full scholarship; led team in points for three consecutive seasons

    • Conference USA All-Freshman Team

    • Conference USA All-Third Team

    • Big East First Team (x2)

    • All-Great Lakes Region Second Team

    • All-Great Lakes Region First Team (x2)

    • Athletic Director’s Honor Roll

Toronto FC & Chicago Fire (MLS) – Played in the USL Professional Development League during university off-seasons. After completing his junior year, Coach David was signed by Toronto FC in its inaugural MLS season, recording 6 goals and 1 assist in the reserve league. He also appeared in a friendly match against Portuguese giants S.L. Benfica.

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