| Born: | April 22, 1941 Sarrail, Alberta, Canada |
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| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Kicker |
| College | none |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1968 | Montreal Alouettes |
Metro Gerela is a Canadian soccer coach and former professional soccer player.
In 1953, during the first Vancouver Sun Tournament of Champions (Youth Provincial Cup Competition Finals) played in Callister Park, Gerela ( Powell River) was chosen to be the first "Sun Soccer Boy". [1]
On October 17, 1964, Gerela led the New Westminster Royals to a 5–1 victory over the UBC Thunderbirds with two goals.
Gerela was head coach of the Capilano College Blues women's soccer team from 1992 to 1994. [2] He held the position of technical director at the Wesburn youth soccer club in 2004. [3] He was the coach of the Croatia Sports Club soccer team in the Vancouver Metro Soccer League's Premier division. [4]
He is married to Silvana Burtini, a police officer and formerly with the WUSA's Carolina Courage and a past member of Canada women's national soccer team. [3]
He was a member of the 1979 Vancouver Whitecaps, who in 2011 were recognized as a Canada Soccer Hall of Fame Team of Distinction. Gerela was the head scout. [5]
Gerela played two games (as a punter) for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League in 1968. [6]
His two brothers were also football placekickers: Ted Gerela played with the British Columbia Lions and Roy Gerela with the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL.
References
- ^ Fryatt, Dave (2002). "THE PCSL - When did soccer have its beginnings in British Columbia?". pcsl.org. Archived from the original on 28 September 2011. Retrieved 16 July 2011.
- ^ "Metro Gerela". capilanou.ca. Archived from the original on 27 March 2012. Retrieved 16 July 2011.
- ^ a b Mackin, Bob (17 September 2003). "Girls Got Game". Vancouver Courier. Retrieved 16 July 2011.
- ^ Berridge, Tom (31 March 2007). "Croatia can clinch berth Saturday". burnabynow.com. Retrieved 16 July 2011.[ permanent dead link]
- ^ [1] Honouring the 1979 NASL champion Vancouver Whitecaps
- ^ "Montreal Allouettes all-time roster (alphabetical)" (PDF). Montreal Alouettes. Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 March 2012. Retrieved 19 April 2011.
External links
- Fleming, Andrew (16 February 2011). "Dogged pursuit pays off". burnabynow.com. Archived from the original on 28 September 2011. Retrieved 16 July 2011.
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| Born: | April 22, 1941 Sarrail, Alberta, Canada |
|---|---|
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Kicker |
| College | none |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1968 | Montreal Alouettes |
Metro Gerela is a Canadian soccer coach and former professional soccer player.
In 1953, during the first Vancouver Sun Tournament of Champions (Youth Provincial Cup Competition Finals) played in Callister Park, Gerela ( Powell River) was chosen to be the first "Sun Soccer Boy". [1]
On October 17, 1964, Gerela led the New Westminster Royals to a 5–1 victory over the UBC Thunderbirds with two goals.
Gerela was head coach of the Capilano College Blues women's soccer team from 1992 to 1994. [2] He held the position of technical director at the Wesburn youth soccer club in 2004. [3] He was the coach of the Croatia Sports Club soccer team in the Vancouver Metro Soccer League's Premier division. [4]
He is married to Silvana Burtini, a police officer and formerly with the WUSA's Carolina Courage and a past member of Canada women's national soccer team. [3]
He was a member of the 1979 Vancouver Whitecaps, who in 2011 were recognized as a Canada Soccer Hall of Fame Team of Distinction. Gerela was the head scout. [5]
Gerela played two games (as a punter) for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League in 1968. [6]
His two brothers were also football placekickers: Ted Gerela played with the British Columbia Lions and Roy Gerela with the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL.
References
- ^ Fryatt, Dave (2002). "THE PCSL - When did soccer have its beginnings in British Columbia?". pcsl.org. Archived from the original on 28 September 2011. Retrieved 16 July 2011.
- ^ "Metro Gerela". capilanou.ca. Archived from the original on 27 March 2012. Retrieved 16 July 2011.
- ^ a b Mackin, Bob (17 September 2003). "Girls Got Game". Vancouver Courier. Retrieved 16 July 2011.
- ^ Berridge, Tom (31 March 2007). "Croatia can clinch berth Saturday". burnabynow.com. Retrieved 16 July 2011.[ permanent dead link]
- ^ [1] Honouring the 1979 NASL champion Vancouver Whitecaps
- ^ "Montreal Allouettes all-time roster (alphabetical)" (PDF). Montreal Alouettes. Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 March 2012. Retrieved 19 April 2011.
External links
- Fleming, Andrew (16 February 2011). "Dogged pursuit pays off". burnabynow.com. Archived from the original on 28 September 2011. Retrieved 16 July 2011.
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