I started rep soccer at 8, advancing through Kitchener Minor Soccer U9-U15.

 

U17 Canadian National Team and International Experience:

• Represented U17 Canadian National Team in CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers, scoring against Mexico, Netherlands Antilles, and USA.

• Played in international matches in Bermuda and Portugal, including a stint with Benfica U18.

 

Professional Career Beginnings:

• Signed the first professional contract with Toronto Lynx in 1998.

• Continued the journey with the U20 Canadian National Team, A-League's Toronto Lynx, and Livingston FC in Scotland.

Global Ventures:

• Ventured to Brazil with E.C Commercial in 1999.

• Joined Mississauga Olympians, trained in Portugal and Spain.

•  In 2004, signed a 5-year contract with FC Penafiel in Portugal, winning the 2nd Division championship in the inaugural year.

• Brief stint with Mirandela in Portugal.

 

Nordic Odyssey:

• In 2005, signed a 1-year contract with FK Haugesund in Norway, achieving promotion to 1st div.

• Selected as the first team All-Star in 2nd Division Norway.

• Overcame an ankle injury in 2006 to contribute to Stord Sunnhordland in 2nd Division B.

 

Final Professional Chapters:

• In 2007, underwent a trial with top division club Brann in Norway.

• Secured a 1-year contract with Mandalskameratene in 1st div Norway.

• Represented Canada in futsal in Brazil but faced a career-ending shin fracture in 2007.

I Started playing competitive soccer in the U12-U15 Kitchener Minor Soccer league, laying the groundwork for a promising career.

 

Ginga Soccer Academy:

• Continued development at U18 Ginga Soccer Academy, honing skills and fostering a deeper understanding of the game.

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Coaching and Mentoring:

• In 2016, embarked on a journey of training and mentoring young players at Ginga Soccer, imparting knowledge and passion for the sport.

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International Exposure:

• Expanded horizons with international experiences, training, and friendly matches:

  • U19 F.E Grama, Spain: Participated in training sessions and friendly matches, gaining exposure to diverse playing styles.

  • U19 & U23 Louletano D.C, Portugal: Engaged in rigorous training regimes and friendly matches, broadening skills and perspectives.

  • U19 Anadia F.C, Portugal: Furthered development through training and friendly matches, embracing new challenges.

  • U19 Beşiktaş J.K., Turkey: Immersed in professional training environment, enhancing technical abilities and tactical understanding.

Professional Debut:

• Achieved a significant milestone by signing the first professional contract with R.D Águeda, Portugal, marking the transition into the realm of professional soccer.

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Mentorship at Ginga Soccer:

• Currently, actively involved in training and mentoring young athletes at Ginga Soccer, imparting expertise and fostering the next generation of soccer talent.

Courtney's athletic career has always focused on speed. Attending University in the USA on a Track & Field scholarship. Courtney developed into a world-class sprinter. While attending school in Texas and Illinois, Courtney earned his undergraduate degree in Criminology. Courtney later completed his Bachelor of Education at York University to pursue his passion of teaching and coaching young people

Courtney Brown is a distinguished speed training coach with a lifelong dedication to athletic excellence. Hailing from a background deeply rooted in speed, Courtney's journey began with a Track & Field scholarship at a prominent university in the USA, where he honed his skills to become a world-class sprinter. Complementing his athletic prowess, Courtney pursued academic excellence, earning an undergraduate degree in Criminology while studying in Texas and Illinois. Later, he furthered his academic pursuits by completing a Bachelor of Education at York University, driven by his passion for teaching and coaching young individuals.

 

Continuing to fuel his passion for athletic development, Courtney designs and implements cutting-edge programs tailored to professional athletes seeking to enhance their speed and refine their running mechanics. Renowned athletes such as Jason Spezza of the NHL and Shannon Stewart of MLB credit Courtney for their significant speed gains. With a firm belief that speed serves as the cornerstone of all sports, Courtney's signature Speed Dynamics Training employs fundamental mechanics to optimize performance, encapsulated by the equation: "Frequency x Stride Length = Speed."

 

Courtney's ultimate objective is to unlock each athlete's personal quick-twitch potential, fostering strength, speed, and unwavering confidence. Through his high-intensity training methods and unwavering commitment, Courtney empowers athletes to reach their peak performance levels, both on and off the field.