Anthony Capotosto

Academy Director, Toronto FC
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Anthony Capotosto has served as the TFC academy director at Toronto since July 2018. Prior to that, Capotosto was the head coach of the U-15, U-16 and both the Junior and Senior Academy teams during his time with the club. In addition to his work with Toronto FC, Capotosto was the Head Coach and Manager of Soccer Operations for the Men’s & Women’s Soccer programs at the University of Toronto from 2007 – 2018. During his time at the University of Toronto, he founded and directed the National Soccer Coaching Conference from 2012 - 2018. The conference helped educate soccer coaches from across Canada.

Capotosto holds his Canadian A, Youth and Children’s Coaching Licenses, as well as a USSF 'B' License. In 2016, he completed the Elite Formation Coaching License (EFCL) through the French Football Federation and Major League Soccer. In 2021, Capotosto achieved the USSF Academy Director Licence. In addition, Capotosto earned his Bachelor of Education from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto (2003). He taught physical education and health at the secondary school level for eight years in the Toronto District School Board.

As a player, Capotosto was named an OUA all-star defender during his five seasons spent with the University of Toronto Varsity Blues. He also earned First Team All-Canadian honours and OUA East MVP honours in 2000 and 2001. He captained the Blues to the OUA title during his final season.