- Nationality
Canada
Jamieson Sawka was born and raised in Calgary, playing his entire youth soccer in the city. He started coaching the game at 17 and has been with Foothills since 2012, starting as a volunteer coach. He has developed his coaching through both the club’s grassroots and academy programs, where he previously served as the Grassroots Coordinator. He then became an Academy Coach before becoming the full-time Performance Manager in September 2021, then Performance Director in March 2025.
Educated at Mount Royal University (BA hons) and the University of Calgary, where he completed his Bachelor’s in Education, Jamieson has experience building curricula in Sport and Recreation from his time working for YMCA Calgary, where he developed and instilled multisport, soccer, and basketball curricula. This has proved valuable in the development of the Video Analysis Program and the curriculum he now manages at Foothills. He currently holds a Canada Soccer C License and recently completed his Canada Soccer Youth License.
As well as managing the Club’s video analysis program, in 2024 Jamieson was Assistant Coach for the Boys APDL u15 team (2009 APDL), who secured their path to nationals as provincial league champions, and the Girls u13 Tier 1 team (2011 Green).
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Calgary, Alberta — Calgary Foothills Soccer Club (“Foothills” or “The Club”) is excited to announce significant updates to its leadership structure, effective March 1, 2025. These strategic appointments reinforce our commitment to excellence in youth development and further solidify our position as a leader in Canadian soccer.
Jamieson Sawka is being promoted in recognition of his impact on the Club’s Performance Department, from Performance Manager to Director of Performance. Jamieson will work closely with Chase Wetherell, Head of Sport Science, to develop and lead a dynamic performance centre. Jamieson has been instrumental in bringing in European systems for player tracking and development and the supporting video analysis program for players and coaches. His skills have been recognized by the Cavalry FC, who brought him on their recent pre-season preparation for the Concacaf championship.
Jamieson’s promotion will assist the Performance Department in elevating its focus on sports science, video analysis, mental health and performance, and other innovative performance programs, ensuring our players reach their peak potential while at the Club.