Colin Mackay
Operations Director | CSA National B Licence & CSA Youth Licence
Colin Mackay serves as Operations Director while continuing to coach in the Club’s U15-U17 high-performance girls’ programs, currently coaching the APDL 2009 girls and the APDL 2010 girls. He is also the Assistant Coach of the Mount Royal University women’s soccer team, heading into his 13th season with the Cougars.
Colin joined the club as a U14 player has been coaching within the organization since 2002, helping guide players through multiple stages of the development pathway. He has led more Foothills teams to national titles than any other coach (not just at our club, but in Alberta!) by focusing on building a strong team culture, developing confident, intelligent players, and creating environments where athletes can grow both on and off the field.
He led the Foothills Athletics U18 girls to the 2009 Canadian U18 Club Championship, capping a remarkable rise from Tier 2 to national champions, and later served as a support coach for Foothills’ 2019 U15 Canadian national champions. Most recently, he has guided the APDL 2007 Girls to eleven league titles, two APDL provincial championships, an two APDL Cup Championships, and the inaugural 2024 PDP U17 National Championship – a season crowned by Alberta Soccer’s Golden Shoe “Team of the Year” award.
Colin holds a Canada Soccer National B Licence and Canada Soccer Youth Licence amount many other certifications and is NCCP certified.
Why Foothills?
"Foothills is about standards and environment. We’ve built a culture where players are challenged every day (on and off the field) to be accountable, resilient, and committed to their development. It’s not just about winning; it’s about preparing players for the next level, whether that’s post-secondary, national teams, or the professional game. What makes Foothills different is the consistency of that environment. From grassroots to high performance, players are developed within a clear pathway, supported by coaches who care, and surrounded by teammates who push each other. It’s a place where, if you’re willing to invest in yourself, you’ll be given every opportunity to grow and succeed."
Below is a closer look at the Club's full-time coaches who are helping guide the Foothills Pathway:
Greg de Carnys
Lee Tucker
Darren Bowman
Taylor Tombides
Jamieson Sawka
Luis Tinoco
Stuart Lindsay
