Meet Our Coaching Staff

Our coaching staff is dedicated to the development and success of our players. They bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the team and foster a supportive and growth-oriented environment, enabling us to compete at the national level!

TORONTO WHITE

JULIE VAN

Head Coach

Julie, our current head coach, has been a part of UFWFF since 2010, starting as a player and competing from 2010 to 2018. During her time on the team, she served as president from 2013 to 2018. In 2018 she started her career in coaching UTWFF as the QB coach, a role she held until 2023. From 2021 to 2023, she also served as the offensive coordinator. Additionally, she has been the head coach of the UofT women’s flag football team since 2021.

SAM COLBY

Offensive Coordinator

Former University of Toronto Varsity Blues Quarterback. In my second year with UTWFF. My goal is to not only help our athletes develop their skills but also their understanding of the game and what it takes to be a successful athlete at this level.

GISSELLE VILLAGRACIA

Defensive Coordinator

Defensive Coordinator (11s)

Gisselle, has been a player with UTWFF since 2015. She began her coaching journey in 2021, overseeing RBs and DBs, and currently serves as the 11s co-defensive coordinator since the 2023-2024 season. She absolutely loves to see a solid block and strong press.

Igal Cano

Receivers

I was born and raised in Mexico City and came to Toronto to play football and study. I became the first Mexican player in Varsity Blues Football history, and loved every moment of it. Some of my hobbies include biking, cooking, and watching football. My first season at UTWFF was amazing and I’m looking forward to win more!

TORONTO BLUE

JASMINE ROMERO

Head Coach

Defensive Coordinator (11s)

Entering her 5th year of coaching, Jasmine is committed to the growth and development of women’s flag football. Nothing hypes her up more than a well executed blitz or a defensive line pick 6.

SUBECCA VASANTHAKUMARAN

Offensive Coordinator

Receivers (11s)

I’m Subecca and I am the Offensive Coordinator for Team Blue this season! I have played on the UTWFF team for the past 3 years and wanted to come back as a coach to continue being apart of the football community at Uoft! Outside of the UofT team, I play on different Senior Women’s Nationals team either that be touch or flag and will continue to play for the upcoming years!

DEBBIE LEE

Defensive Coordinator

Receivers (11s)

Debbie has over 15 years of experience playing football and was a former coach with the TDSB. She enjoys developing player football IQ and brings a wealth of knowledge on both sides of the field, specializing in both receivers and DBs. Debbie loves seeing well-executed route running and downfield pancakes.