STAFF PROFILE

Louis Mendonca

Women's National Alumni

Role: Head Coach

Birthplace: Bahrain
Hometown: Thornhill, ON
Residence: Thornhill, ON
Languages: English

Teams Coached: Ontario Men's Provincial Team (1983-2004)
Men's Sr. and Jr. National Teams (1992-2008)
With the team since: WNT Head Coach since September 2008

Biography
Competitions

Field Hockey Background

I have coached Club Hockey in Ontario since 1982.

My Life

I am married to my wife Cheryl and we have three beautiful daughters. I worked for an Aerospace company for 25 years.

Favourite Quote

"Failing to prepare is preparing to fail."

Favourite Moment with Team Canada

Qualifying for the Olympics with the Men's National Team in Rio at the 2007 Pan American Games.

Advice for aspiring athletes...

View your decisions as choices not sacrifices.

FIH Road to London (Women) x 2 x 5 x 7

February 18-25, 2012
New Delhi, India
Final Standing: 5
2011 Pan American Games (Women) x 6 x 5 x 2

October 19-28, 2011
Guadalajara, Mexico
Final Standing: 4
2011 FIH Champions Challenge II (Women)

May 7-15, 2011
Vienne, Austria
Final Standing: 7
2008 Olympic Games

August 8-24, 2008
Beijing, China
Final Standing: 10