Playing Experience

• Canada Futsal National Team (current)

• Calgary Cavalry FC player (current)

• Team Alberta Summer Games 2022 (Canada all-star roster)

• U16 & U17 Vancouver Whitecaps FC (Captain)

• U14 & U15 Team Alberta (Captain)

• MRU University (CANWEST)

Bio

Niko is a player with great technical capacity that has a well developed understanding for the game. He has returned to Calgary from playing in Vancouver with the Vancouver Whitecaps Academy, and has recently signed a development contract with Cavalry FC. Niko also has a high level background in Football freestyle which helps harness his skills on the pitch. Niko has been actively involved in 1up from the start through partner and small group trainings, developmental camps, and junior coaching. Niko encourages players to take risks and try new things on the pitch while maintaining a high standard of play. He brings high tempo and energy to his sessions and encourages players to do the same.

Quotes:

My ultimate goal as a coach is to give back to the community that helped me become a professional player. I aim to be a positive role model for aspiring athletes and support them in taking the next step in their careers. Each session is fueled by enthusiastic energy and technical expertise, with a focus on helping every individual who walks through the doors at 1UP. I strive to build personal connections with the players to show them that achieving a professional career through 1UP’s small group training program is truly possible.