STAFF PROFILE

John DeSouza

Women's National Team

Nickname: JD
Role: Video Technician

Birthplace: Kampala, Uganda
Hometown: Toronto, ON
Residence: Toronto, ON
Languages: English

Former Teams: GOA Reds Field Hockey Club
Teams Coached: GOA Reds, Ontario Provincial Team, Men's National Indoor Team, University of Toronto Varsity team
With the team since: Coached the Men's Team in 2007 - Started with the Women's Team in 2009

Biography
Competitions

Field Hockey Background

My father took me to a provincial tryout in 1981.

Sport Background

I was on the National Team from 1984-1989, then from 1992-1996. I played on the Indoor National Team at the 2003 Indoor World Cup.

Education

Humber College

Degree

Recreation

My Life

I have been a police officer for the Ontario Provincial Police for 21 years. I have 4 boys under the age of 6. I have been married for 7 years.

Advice for aspiring athletes...

Success comes with hard work amd sacrifice. Make the sacrifice and you will be rewarded.

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