- Dave Benning
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Dave Benning (born in Canada) is a Canadian retired soccer player and coach.
Benning is best known for his work with the Canadian Professional Soccer League and Vaughan Shooters from 1998 to 2004. Benning was appointed assistant coach of the Glen Shields soccer club in the clubs first season in 1998. In 1999, he succeeded Glen Shields Sun Devils coach Ron Harrison and continued as head coach until he retired in 2004. Benning led the club to 2 straight Rogers Cup championship matches in 2003 and 2004. However, the club lost both of the matches. The day after the 2004 Rogers Cup match, after the Shooters lost, Benning publicly announced his retirement.
He is currently the technical director of the Glen Shields Sun Devils. He founded this clubs academy program- iPlay. Benning is now the coach of the Women's Canadian National team.[1]
References
- ^ Moko, Larry (14 September 2010). "Pongetti lands national team berth". The Hamilton Spectator. http://www.thespec.com/TheSpec/Article/255715. Retrieved 30 November 2010.
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