Frank Pike (soccer)

Frank Pike (soccer)

Frank Pike is a pioneer of the sport of soccer in Canada. He is British born (Plymouth, England where he played as an Amateur for Plymouth Argyle) and as a Canadian citizen has been involved in coaching soccer since 1955. Coaching professional teams in the late 1950s and early 1960s, Mr. Pike became involved at the national level with the Canadian World Cup Team in competition in 1968. In 1970, Frank Pike was appointed as the National Team Coach for all Canadian teams, participating in International competitions at the Pan American and Olympic Games, World Cup and Youth games. Frank was responsible for the original development of Canadian National teams in International competition, his contribution resulting in vast improvements in the performance and credibility of Canadian soccer teams. In 1974, Frank took on the position of Provincial coach for the Province of Ontario, being responsible for the development of many players who moved forward to the Nationals. As Ontario Provincial Coach Mr. Pike was also responsible for teaching and mentoring other coaches to grow professionalism for the sport in Canada.Mr. Pike is a recipient of the Achievement Award from the Province of Ontario. His work running coaching clinics in Guadalajara and coaching a team in the Mexican First Division, as well as during International tournaments in BC gained him respect among his peers.

The work of Frank Pike to promote professionalism in the sport of soccer was a building block upon which our national reputation is secured.

Frank Pike is now retired from the sport and living comfortably in British Columbia.


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