ed@wosc.com

Jessie Burgins is an accomplished soccer executive, coach, and community leader with over a decade of experience in player development, club operations, and strategic leadership. He joined West Ottawa Soccer Club in 2025 following six successful years as Executive Director of Suburban FC, where he led significant growth and guided the club to become the only organization in Atlantic Canada to earn the Canada Soccer National Youth Club License, a testament to his commitment to high standards and national alignment.

In addition to his club leadership, Jessie recently served as Second Assistant Coach with the Halifax Wanderers of the Canadian Premier League (CPL), as well as Head Coach of their U21 team, gaining valuable experience at the professional level prior to his move to WOSC.

Jessie holds a Canada Soccer National ‘A’ License and a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Kinetics from St. Francis Xavier University, where he also competed at the U SPORTS level. Known for his innovative programs and inclusive leadership style, Jessie brings a clear vision to WOSC, focused on raising standards, building strong partnerships, and creating meaningful opportunities for players and coaches across all levels.

Favourite Professional Team: Arsenal FC

k.telemaque@wosc.com

Coach Licenses:
– UEFA B
– CSA National B
– CSA Youth License
– CSA Children’s License
– SFA Youth Development License

Felician Univeristy Athletic’s Hall of Fame Induction 2014
Canada Soccer Youth International U17 & U18
Trinidad & Tobago Men’s National Team – Player Pool 2003
Assistant Coach – Carleton University Men’s Soccer

Kwame holds a National B License, as well as a Youth Development Coaching License from the Scottish FA. Kwame played at the professional level in the Belgian, Portuguese, and Irish first divisions, as well as in Canada. He was a NCAA All America while at Felician College in 2000.

Based on his rich coaching experience in the community club, regional, and provincial environments and his track record of nurturing talents to the next level, Kwame is well suited for the task at hand.

Favourite Professional Team – Arsenal FC

c.bascelli@wosc.com

Coaching with WOSC since 2014 and working in a full-time operations role since 2016. Initially started as the club’s field coordinator before taking on the representative (competitive) program coordinator role. In 2019, took on the role of Operations Manager.

Currently holds a Canada Soccer National Youth License, and a Canada Soccer National B Part 1 License while coaching OPDL teams for WOSC.

Favourite Professional Team – AC Milan