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G.S United Women wins first Ontario Cup in 2013

Ask anyone in GS women’s team circle about Coach John Williams and they will tell you that “Johnny” (as Williams is affectionately called) is the main reason the team has done as well as it has since it was formed from members of Toronto Elite team eight seasons ago. One of the advocates to fully endorsed Johnny’s leadership is Amie Lin the Player/ Manager of the Women’s team. Amie was the catalyst behind the coming together off her team and GS to start the GS women’s program. Toronto Elite amalgamation with GS United club was in 2011 and the rest is history. “The reason why we have done so well throughout the 8 years with GS United is John Williams”’ said Amie. “His passion and love for the game and for the girls is always 100 percent” she said. Coach John Williams was resourceful when he went back to what got him success in 2005. It was about preparation and getting help with ideas to take the team over the hump. 2011 - Windsor Caboto Strikers 2012 - North London Galaxy 2013 - Scarborough GS United 2014 - Scarborough GS United 2015 - Scarborough GS United 2016 - Scarborough GS United 2017 - Scarborough GS United 2018 - Scarborough GS United 2007 - London City Galaxy 2008 - North London Galaxy 2009 - North London Galaxy 2010 - Barrie Spirit 2005 - Oakville Storm 2006 - Ottawa Royals ONTARIO CUP CHAMPIONS

Coach John Williams and Amie Lin in 2013 accepting the fist of the five (5) consecutive Ontario Cup Championship that followed.

His acceptance of help towards the overall defending of the team proved valuable. He exposed his players to other coaching ideas that gave them a better perspective of the opposition and the importance of solid defense with adequate offense. While the defensive play took the team to their first final they scored from a set play they practiced to win the Nationals.

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