Meriton Ismaili is a passionate athlete and aspiring coach with a lifelong dedication to soccer, shaped by his father’s professional career in Germany and his own upbringing in the game. Coached by his father throughout his youth, Meriton developed a strong understanding of soccer’s technical and creative aspects from an early age. A recent graduate from Brock University’s Kinesiology program, Meriton specialized in workout design, injury prevention, and athlete care through his placement at the Brock BFit Centre. He is also certified in first aid and is currently pursuing both his CSEP/CPT certification and his official coaching license to further enhance his expertise.

Meriton is a big believer in resistance training and performance conditioning, especially when paired with technical skill work on the ball. As a coach, Meriton wants to bring back the fun and flair that made soccer magical growing up—while building strong, fast, and confident athletes. His future teams will thrive in an environment that values hard work, creativity, and joy. Meriton wants to bring pace, power, and passion to the game, shaping well-rounded players on and off the field. He’s committed to a long-term career in coaching while also pursuing a future in radiology, blending his love for sport and science.