Canadian Soccer Association to introduce new Men’s National Team Head Coach at press conference on Friday, rumour has is Benito Floro, former Real Madrid manager

4 July 2013 | Press conference on Friday 5 July 2013 The Canadian Soccer Association will introduce to the media the new Men’s National Team Head Coach. The announcement will be held at the InterContinental Toronto Yorkville on Friday, 5 July 2013 at 10.00 ET. Who: Peter Montopoli, General Secretary, Canadian Soccer Association Victor Montagliani, President, Canadian Soccer Association New Canada's Men's National Team Head Coach   When: Friday 5 July, 10.00 ET There will be a photo opportunity as well as a round of questions open to media.   Where: InterContinental Toronto Yorkville (map) Willard Room (2nd floor) 220 Bloor Street West Toronto, ON M5S 1T8 Media are asked to RSVP to mdion@canadasoccer.com to secure their participation. RAPPEL: L’Association canadienne de soccer présentera son nouvel entraîneur-chef de l’équipe nationale masculine lors de la conférence de presse ce vendredi 4 juillet 2013 | Conférence de presse ce vendredi 5 juillet 2013 L’Association canadienne de soccer présentera aux médias le nouvel entraîneur-chef de l’équipe nationale masculine. L’annonce se fera à l’hôtel InterContinental Toronto Yorkville le vendredi 5 juillet à 10.00 HE. Qui: Peter Montopoli, Secrétaire général, Association canadienne de soccer Victor Montagliani, Président, Association canadienne de soccer Nouvel entraîneur-chef, équipe nationale masculine du Canada   Quand: Le vendredi 5 juillet, 10.00 HE Il y aura une opportunité photo ainsi qu’une ronde de questions ouverte aux médias.   Où: InterContinental Toronto Yorkville (map) Salle Willard (2e étage) 220 Bloor Street West Toronto, ON M5S 1T8 Les médias sont priés de confirmer leur participation au mdion@canadasoccer.com. About the Canadian Soccer Association | À propos de l'Association canadienne de soccer The Canadian Soccer Association, in partnership with its membership and its partners, provides leadership in the pursuit of excellence in soccer, both at the national and international levels. The Canadian Soccer Association not only strives to lead Canada to victory, but also encourages Canadians to a life-long passion for soccer. For more details on the Canadian Soccer Association, visit CanadaSoccer.com For our most recent photographs, please visit our Flickr Photostream. L’Association canadienne de soccer, en partenariat avec ses membres et ses partenaires, fournit un leadership dans la poursuite de l'excellence au soccer, tant à l’échelle nationale que sur la scène internationale. L'Association canadienne de soccer s'efforce non seulement à mener le Canada à la victoire, mais elle encourage aussi les Canadiens à une passion à vie pour le soccer. Pour plus de détails concernant l'Association canadienne de soccer et les horaires et résultats de ses équipes nationales, veuillez visiter canadasoccer.com. Pour nos plus récentes photographies, visitez notre Photostream Flickr.   Contacts Max Bell Manager National Teams Communications mbell@canadasoccer.com  C 416-797-9192 Michèle Dion Acting Director Communications mdion@canadasoccer.com  T 613-237-4580 x 226  C 613-857-0827

NAME: Benito Floro Sanz OF BIRTH: The 2nd of June 1952 PLACE OF BIRTH: Gijón, Spain QUALIFICATION SKILLS  SPORT - Professional Coach (Level 3): Graduated in GERONA - Amateur Coach (Level 2): Graduated Nr. 1 in VALENCIA - Junior Coach (Level 1): Graduated Nr. 1 in VALENCIA    OTHER STUDIES  Teacher Degree by the University of VALENCIA LANGUAGE SKILLS - Spanish: Mother Tongue - English: Intermediate - French: Intermediate  EXPERIENCE AS A PLAYER   - Professional Teams: U.D. Alzira. - Amateur Teams: Silla CF, Benifayó CF and Alacuás. - Junior Team: Manzanares CF. AS A SEMI PROFESSIONAL COACH   SILLA CF 4ª Division 1979 /80 TORRENTE CF 5ª Division.1980/81 CHAMPION and PROMOTED to 4ª 1981/82 CHAMPION and PROMOTED to 3ª 1882/83 3ª division. C.D. DENIA 4ª Division 1983/84 PROMOTED TO 3ª C.F. GANDIA 3ª Division 1984 /85 Generalitat Cup RUNNER-UP U.D. ALZIRA 3ª Division 1985 /86 CHAMPION and PROMOTED to 2ª "B" ONTENIENTE C.F. 3ª División 1986 /87 AS A PROFESSIONAL COACH OLIMPIC DE XATIVA C.F. 2ª División "B" 1987/88 RUNNER-UP ALBACETE S.A.D. 2ª Division "B" 1989/90 CHAMPION and PROMOTED to 2ª 2ª Division 1990/91 CHAMPION and PROMOTED to 1ª 1ª Division 1991/92 7th Classified in 7th place REAL MADRID C.F. 1ª Division 1992/93 RUNNER-UP and CHAMPION SPANISH CUP 1993/4 CHAMPION SPANISH SUPERCUP ALBACETE S.A.D. 1ª Division 1994/95 SPANISH CUP SEMIFINAL 1ª Division 1995/96 SPORTING DE GIJON, S.A.D. 1ª Division 1996/97 VISSEL KOBE 1ª Division of JAPAN 1997/8 C.F. MONTERREY 1ª Division of México 1999/01. Leadership and play off VILLARREAL C.F. S.A.D. 1ª División 2002/04 CHAMPION INTERTOTO UEFA CUP RCD MALLORCA, S.A.D. 1ª Division 2004/2005 REAL MADRID C F. 1ª Division 2006 DIRECTOR OF FOOTBALL BARCELONA S.D. 1ª Division of Ecuador 2008/09 WYDAD F.C. 1ª Division OF Morocco 2012. DOUBLE CLASSIFIED FOR CAF OTHER EXPERIENCES   - PROFESSOR OF TACTICS AND STRATEGY OF FOOTBALL IN THE NATIONAL SPANISH SCHOOL - COACH OF FOOTBALL SELECTION OF VALENCIA 2001. 2004 - Course and Seminar Lecturer held in Dubai, UAE; San Jose, Costa Rica; Quito, Guayaquil; Santiago, Chile; Monterrey, Mexico and different cities of Spain.  - FURTHER DETAILS - Mr Benito Floro Sanz is the only Spanish coach who has trained in each category of the Spanish Football League both Amateur and Professional. He is also the only one who has achieved promotion to a higher category through each and every one of the categories.  - Benito Floro initiated his professional career with Albacete Balompié, where he began coaching in the 3rd Division and promoted to 2nd and 1st Division in three 　  consecutive seasons, classifying in their first ever season in 1st Division in the 7th position. - Following this success, he became the youngest ever coach for Real Madrid CF, where he won the Spanish FA Cup, the Spanish Supercopa and second position in the Spanish League.  - While in Mexico, he was hired to maintain the category in Monterrey, and achieved not only this, but placed the team in the 1st position during the Championship, classifying them for the Final Play Off. - To date he has coached more than 300 matches in the Spanish professional football, and he have the opportunity to debut to a large number of young players in the Spanish League, some of which later formed part of the Spanish National Team. - In 2004 he was a candidate to lead the Spanish football team, but Luis Aragones was elected. - In 2006 was Real Madrid Director of football - In most of the teams, in addition to led de first team, he has been a Technical Director of the club. - He put Villarreal for the first time ever in UEFA European competition - He has always been and continues to be renowned by his colleagues as an example of new development in tactical and strategical directing, as well as a fervent defender of offensive football. - Regarding his international experience, it is not only limited to European Championships with Real Madrid CF and Villarreal CF, but spread to seasons spent training in diverse cultures when coaching in Japan, Mexico and Ecuador. Benito Floro regularly takes part and is renowned for his participation in both international and national conferences for coaches in football teaching techniques. - He has been to Japan as a member of the FIFA Technical Group to analyse the last FIFA World Cup of Teams.