João Duarte
Network Partner Program Head Coach
- Birthplace: Cartaxo, Portugal
- Hometown: Cartaxo, Portugal
- Citizenship: Portuguese
- Years with Whitecaps FC: 1
- Previous Clubs: Whitecaps London (Canada), UFC Almeirim (Portugal) , GPS Canada – Byron Soccer Club (Canada), GPS Nasa (USA), GPS Boston (USA)
- Certifications: National A License (Candidate), UEFA B License, National B License, Ontario Soccer Technical Director Diploma, Bachelor of Science in Sports Coaching, Master of Science in Sports Coaching (Graduation in 2024)
- Playing Experience: SL Cartaxo
- Coaching Experience: U17 Girls and U15 Girls OPDL Head Coach & Grassroots Manager – Whitecaps London, U19 Women’s Head Coach & Assistant Technical Director – UFC Almeirim, U18 Boys GPS National Team – GPS Canada, 2001 Girls, 2003 Girls, 2006 Boys, 2007 Girls and 2009 Girls Head Coach & U13-U21 Technical Director – GPS Canada (Byron Soccer Club), U11 Elite Boys – GPS Carolina, U12 Girls, U13 Girls and U14 Girls & Girls Director of Coaching – GPS Nasa, U12 Girls and U17 Girls Elite Head Coach – GPS Boston
- Key Successes to Date: 2nd Valencia CF Elite Tournament ‘Diamantis Andronis’ U18 Boys Champion (2019), U14 Girls EMDSL League and Cup Champion (2017), U16 Girls EMDSL Indoor League and Cup Champion (2017), GPS Canada ‘Coach of the Year’ Award (2017), National Cup XV Southeast Regional U11 Boys – Runner-up (2016)
- Most Memorable Soccer Moment: As a Coach: Having former players being called-up for the Portuguese National Team. As a Player: Winning the 2005 Labruguiére International Tournament in France alongside my SL Cartaxo teammates
- Favourite Player: Luis Figo
- What you enjoy doing outside of soccer: Travelling and exploring new places, spending time with family and friends, hiking and enjoying the sunset with good music