Meet The Elevate Academy Team
The Elevate Academy team is made up of current and former professional, semi-professional and university soccer players with years of high level soccer experience.
Founder & Head Coach
DAWID DUDEK
MRU Alumni & Coach | U-SPORTS
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Born in Poland and raised in Calgary Dawid developed his game from a young age including time with Górnik Zabrze Academy U19 (Ekstraklasa, Poland) - before returning to Canada to join Cavalry FC’s inaugural U20 program at 17.
He later represented Mount Royal University, becoming one of the most decorated player’s in program history with medals in each of his five seasons and helping the Cougars capture their first-ever Canada West Championship in 2023-24, and a top-4 national finish.
Dawid’s commitment in the classroom matched his standards on the field. He is a two-time U SPORTS Academic All-Canadian and a graduate of Mount Royal University with a Bachelor of Health and Physical Education majoring in Physical Literacy (2025). This academic foundation shapes his coaching approach-grounded in sport science, learning principles, and long-term athlete development.
After injuries shifted his path to coaching, Dawid focused fully on player development. He holds a Canada Soccer CONCACAF C Licence and serves on the Mount Royal University men’s soccer coaching staff.
As the Founder of Elevate Soccer Academy, he leads a professional training environment where players are coached with clarity, detail, and care. His coaching emphasizes technical mastery & repetition in a positive, professional environment - helping athletes develop leadership, confidence, discipline, and a lifelong love for the game.
GRACE STORDY
PRO COACH
Professional Player | Calgary Wild FC
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Grace Stordy, is a Calgary-based professional soccer player. Her game is built on strong technical foundations, quick decision-making, and a relentless competitive edge—qualities she brings directly into her coaching.
Grace has competed at the professional level, including time with SC Braga , where she developed her tactical awareness and technical precision within a high-performance European environment.
Rookie of the Year and First Team All-Conference across four seasons with Memphis Tigers women's soccer, serving as team captain.
Grace's experience at the highest levels has shaped a coaching approach centered on intensity, precision, and game-realistic training. It emphasizes technical mastery, purposeful repetition, and developing players who can think and execute under pressure.
Known for her energy and attention to detail, Grace creates a positive yet demanding environment where athletes are pushed to grow, build confidence, and develop a strong, disciplined mindset.
RICARDO GOLDNER
ACADEMY COACH
MRU Alumni | U-SPORTS
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Ricardo is a former professional and youth player from Brazil with international experience in the U.S. (NJCAA-D1) and Canada (U-Sports), including time with top Brazilian clubs and professional futsal. As a coach, he has developed players in Brazil, Italy, and Canada, serving roles from Head Coach to Academy and Conditioning Coach, and founding the Football Fitness program at Calgary West FC. Ricardo brings his global experience and passion for the game to help young athletes develop skills, confidence, and a love for football.
CLARA MONCK
ACADEMY COACH
Kent State Player | NCAA DIV 1
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Born and raised in Calgary, Clara has competed at the highest levels of youth soccer provincially and nationally, including captaining Team Alberta at the 2025 Canada Summer Games and representing Team Canada U17 in the Four Nations tournament. She made her professional debut with Calgary Wild FC in 2025. Clara holds a Learn to Train Licence through the SheCan Coach program and is passionate about coaching and sharing her love for the game. She plans to play Division 1 soccer at Kent State University in 2026 while pursuing a degree in Psychology.
ALEX KEMSLEY
ACADEMY COACH
MRU Captain | U-SPORTS
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Originally from the UK, Alex developed his game at the Yeovil Town Academy, competing against top academies like FC Barcelona and Manchester City. He has spent the past four years playing for Mount Royal University, earning a medal each season and helping the program win its first-ever Canada West Championship, while serving as team captain. As a coach, Alex focuses on technical, tactical, and mental development, creating sessions that are both challenging and enjoyable to help players grow their skills, confidence, and love for the game.
IZZY MONCK
ACADEMY COACH
ASU Alumni | NCAA DIV 1
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Izzy is a former Canadian youth soccer national team player and accomplished collegiate athlete from Calgary, Alberta. She represented the Canadian U-17 National Team from 2021–2022, serving as Vice Captain and earning 15 caps, including competing at the 2022 U-17 FIFA Women’s World Cup in India. At the University of Memphis, she served as team captain and helped lead the Tigers to two AAC Regular Season Championships & two AAC Tournament Championships. A recent graduate of Arizona State University, Izzy is actively pursuing professional playing opportunities while continuing to share her high-level experience, leadership, and passion for the game with the next generation of athletes.