WHO WE ARE
WE ENHANCE AND ASSIST THE SPORT OF FOOTBAL IN BERMUDA
FootSail combines decades of diverse football experience with the primary purpose of providing tangible opportunities for our youth.
FootSail is a Bermudian Football company working with clubs, schools, youth players, coaches and student/athletes. With seasoned expertise in product/business development, event management and marketing, FootSail partners have a proven history of success on the field, in the boardroom and in the classroom. Leveraging relationships formed with coaches and educators from around the world, we have created a steady diet of clinics, seminars, educational tours, tournaments and events that have exposed our youth players and coaches to world class instruction and a myriad of opportunities.
For all of the FootSail partners and scores of other Bermudians, football represents more than a game. Football has played a major role in developing and shaping who we are today. Our coach education initiatives was designed to build on these successes by creating an army of quality coaches, able to produce quality players capable of reaching their full potential.
Our efforts have stretched beyond the playing fields as we readily agreed to assist local clubs with highly successful initiatives to include fund raising drives, grant writing and creating innovative youth development programs. Our partners have had ownership stakes in a USL franchise and separately initiated and drove the formation of a new Bermudian based USL 2 franchise.
MEET OUR TEAM
RICHARD CALDERON
Richard brings decades of experience in Football, Sports Development & Marketing and Tourism, making him uniquely qualified to serve FootSail's target audience. As one of the creators of the Bermuda Football Foundation (BFF), Richard was the driving force behind the creation and management of the Clyde Best International Youth Tournament. At the BFF Richard organized and led a number of initiatives that have provided coaches and players with a steady diet of world class coach education. He was also a founding member of the Bermuda Football Coaches Association. FootSail is the culmination of his work with the Bermuda Football Association, Bermuda Football Foundation, the Bermuda Football Coaches Association and F.C. Bascome Bermuda.
Richard 's tourism experience saw him hold sales & sports marketing positions at the Bermuda Department of Tourism leading to his role as the Director of Tourism, for Bermuda. Richard has held Director of Sales & Marketing roles at Hotels & Resorts in California, New York and Bermuda. Richard also held account management and management roles at leading international travel magazines in Miami and New York City.
Richard was a former player for Bermuda's national football team and former President of the Bermuda Football Association.
ROBERT CALDERON
Robert has had a distinguished career as a senior human resources professional in the international hospitality, finance and legal industries. He is a former part – owner of the Reading Rage in the USL, a founding member of the Bermuda Football Foundation and assisted with the development of the Clyde Best International Youth Soccer Tournament. Robert captained and coached Bermuda’s Senior National Football team. In addition, he served as the Chairman of the Bermuda Football Associations Technical Committee.
STEFAN DUPRES
Stefan brings 25 years of experience in football and football related roles. He is a former player with Hotels International F.C. as well as an assistant coach for their youth team. He was a member of the organizing committee of the Bermuda Football Coaches Association and is currently a partner in FootSail Limited working on football coaching seminars and organizing youth football tournaments. In addition, Stefan worked as a consultant with F.C. Bascome Bermuda to aid in the formation of their new Bermuda based USL 2 Franchise.
Stefan worked at Sompo International as a senior catastrophe analyst within the firm's Risk Management & Actuarial group. He also worked in a similar role at both Markel Bermuda (formerly Max Re Limited) and Validus Re (formerly IPC Re) in Bermuda modelling and pricing catastrophe risks on a global basis. As a member of the Bermuda Football Coaches Association's organizing committee he helped plan, organize and execute on a Speaker's Night event with legendary French football manager Gérard Houllier. He also worked closely with his FootSail partners to assist X-Roads Warriors F.C. (Bermuda) in securing a online course seminar with Andro Fistonic's of Mit sportlinchen Gruben (Croatia). He continues to work in the reinsurance industry working as a senior pricing analyst with a large multinational organization.
RICHARD CALDERON
Richard brings decades of experience in Football, Sports Development & Marketing and Tourism, making him uniquely qualified to serve FootSail's target audience. As one of the creators of the Bermuda Football Foundation (BFF), Richard was the driving force behind the creation and management of the Clyde Best International Youth Tournament. At the BFF Richard organized and led a number of initiatives that have provided coaches and players with a steady diet of world class coach education. He was also a founding member of the Bermuda Football Coaches Association. FootSail is the culmination of his work with the Bermuda Football Association, Bermuda Football Foundation, the Bermuda Football Coaches Association and F.C. Bascome Bermuda.
Richard 's tourism experience saw him hold sales & sports marketing positions at the Bermuda Department of Tourism leading to his role as the Director of Tourism, for Bermuda. Richard has held Director of Sales & Marketing roles at Hotels & Resorts in California, New York and Bermuda. Richard also held account management and management roles at leading international travel magazines in Miami and New York City.
ROBERT CALDERON
Robert has had a distinguished career as a senior human resources professional in the international hospitality, finance and legal industries. He is a former part – owner of the Reading Rage in the USL, a founding member of the Bermuda Football Foundation and assisted with the development of the Clyde Best International Youth Soccer Tournament. Robert captained and coached Bermuda’s Senior National Football team. In addition, he served as the Chairman of the Bermuda Football Associations Technical Committee.
STEFAN DUPRES
Stefan brings 25 years of experience in football and football related roles. He is a former player with Hotels International F.C. as well as an assistant coach for their youth team. He was a member of the organizing committee of the Bermuda Football Coaches Association and is currently a partner in FootSail Limited working on football coaching seminars and organizing youth football tournaments. In addition, Stefan worked as a consultant with F.C. Bascome Bermuda to aid in the formation of their new Bermuda based USL 2 Franchise.
Stefan worked at Sompo International as a senior catastrophe analyst within the firm's Risk Management & Actuarial group. He also worked in a similar role at both Markel Bermuda (formerly Max Re Limited) and Validus Re (formerly IPC Re) in Bermuda modelling and pricing catastrophe risks on a global basis. As a member of the Bermuda Football Coaches Association's organizing committee he helped plan, organize and execute on a Speaker's Night event with legendary French football manager Gérard Houllier. He also worked closely with his FootSail partners to assist X-Roads Warriors F.C. (Bermuda) in securing a online coaching seminar with Andro Fistonic's of Mit sportlinchen Gruben (Croatia). He continues to work in the reinsurance industry working as a senior pricing analyst with a large multinational organization.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
CLYDE BEST
I have been involved with Richard and Robert Calderon on a number of exciting football related projects over the past twenty years.
I was particularly impressed by the high level of professionalism they displayed when developing and managing the Clyde Best tournament. This event attracted a number of highly rated youth teams from the USA and included Bermuda Youth National teams.
I would have no hesitation recommending Richard & Robert to anyone that requires professional, courteous and proactive service. Their knowledge of football is exemplary and their comprehensive management of tournaments is outstanding.
SEAN MURPHY
I’ve worked with both Richard and Robert Calderon in working part-ownership with the Rage Soccer Club. My interactions and experiences have been outstanding and professional.
OWEN FINBERG
Over the last 15 years I have developed an extremely rewarding personal and professional relationship with Richard and Robert Calderon. I have come to know them through my recruiting work in Bermuda as Head Coach for South Kent School, through soccer travel with the Connecticut Olympic Development Program and through years of personal interactions both in Bermuda and the United States. I am pleased to offer a glowing recommendation of them and their work with prep school college placement, soccer tourism and tournament organization.
The Calderon’s have been instrumental in multiple initiatives on behalf of improving opportunities for youth footballers in Bermuda and abroad. They were the driving force behind the first-ever Prep School Tour, providing the idea, planning, securing sponsorship and traveling to New England with dozens of young Bermudian student-athletes. Their personal care and dedication to improving the lives of others has led to dozens of Bermudians earning places in prep school and, subsequently, colleges through their vision and hard work. Bermuda’s location, climate, pristine beaches, football culture, hotels and restaurants make it an ideal destination for soccer travel. Through my role as a head coach with the Connecticut Olympic Development Program I saw first-hand how first-rate Bermuda team travel can be when organized by the Calderons. We brought several teams down for the Clyde Best Tournament and had an unforgettable experience with a seamlessly run tournament, including all logistics, and a remarkable tourist experience. The connections that the Calderon’s have with businesses around the island, the Bermuda Football Association (where Richard is a past President), and Bermuda Tourism are second to none and allow them the ability to put together a first-class itinerary for any age, gender, size group or team, whether in a tournament setting or training format. I treasure my personal and professional relationship with the Calderons and am in regular contact with them. From my experience and seeing their work with others, I have no doubt that FootSail will be a wonderfully successful venture that benefits all those with whom they work.
JACQUES CREVOISIER
My collaboration with Bermuda was due to the initiative of Richard & Robert Calderon who invited me several times.
All the following events have been organized by Richard and Robert Calderon
In 2005, I was invited by Richard Calderon to give a first presentation and training sessions on the pitch
Visit of Bermuda coaches in France (Clairefontaine, Professional clubs)
Visit of Bermuda coaches in France (Clairefontaine, Professional clubs)
Invitation of a French team (Sochaux), English team, US team and Bermuda national team to the Clyde Best International tournament
AHRIA SIMONS
Thanks to the Calderon brothers, boarding school was presented to me and my family with the goal in mind to further my academic and athletic endeavors off of the shores of Bermuda.
SHONTE CAMPBELL
Thanks to the efforts of Robert and Richard Calderon, I was given the opportunity to use my proven academic and football abilities in order to further my education abroad at the Hotchkiss School on a full financial package. Without their assistance I would not have been able to take advantage of such a great opportunity.
WHAT WE'VE DONE
Reading Rage Club Super-Y League Program
Reading Rage Club Super-Y League Program...The BFF Directors acquired a 30% stake in the Reading Rage, a USL/Super-Y League franchise, to use as a development path for Bermudian youth players into North American Prep Schools, Colleges and professional ranks.
The Super-Y league (a summer league) was at the time, the United States top National Youth Soccer League and catered to U-13's through U-20's. It was where the top 5% of the U.S. youth players competed and was a top source for College and University coaches when recruiting and extending scholarships. Ownership guaranteed the BFF a seat on the Board and Coach/Player selection committees. Sponsorship support from the local corporate community, led by the Bank of Bermuda Foundation, afforded 5 local youth players the opportunity to spend 5 weeks playing in the USL Super-Y League with the Reading Rage in the first year at no cost to their families. The program continued for several years and remained free to the participants.
Youth players to join Y-League
http://bermudasun.bm/Content/SPORTS/Sports/Article/Youth-players-to-join-Y-League/8/203/42031?s=1'Soccer-Expert' Coach Education Courses
Derek Broadley Clinic, December 1-3, 2005
Soccer-expert.com
'Soccer-Expert' Coach Education Courses...The BFF, with the sponsorship support of the Bank of Bermuda Foundation and other local companies secured the services of Derek Broadley, the Academy Director at the Reading Rage and former Academy Director at Crystal Palace F.C., to deliver his 5 Course Coach Education Program for free, to over 67 local Youth Coaches.
The program was expanded to offer specialized goal-keeping coach education delivered by Victor Bettinelli, the goalkeeping coach at EPL club, Fulham F.C. Derek Broadley was subsequently hired by the Bermuda Football Association as the Director of Football.
Western Stars S.C. - Dandy Town Flagship Program
Western Stars S.C. - Dandy Town U-18 Flagship Program...The BFF partnered with a select committee of the Western Stars Sports Club to deliver the Dandy Town U-18 Flagship program. The program was designed to deliver a holistic development plan for the teams' 22 players. BFF member writes program strategy plan and sponsorship proposals. BFF provide sponsorship support.
Sponsorship was secured to provide free tutorials in Math, Science, English and Social Studies for all 22 student/athletes for the entire school year. Funding also covered the teams' participation in the Elite Tournaments College Showcase which attracted over 75 college coaches looking to recruit. Program participants were also offered 50 free individual and group counseling sessions from a Sports Psychologist.
Jacques Crevoisier Coach Education Clinic
Jacques Crevoisier Coach Education Clinic...The BFF secured full funding to provide over 30 local coaches with 10 hours of classroom and practical sessions, focusing on the French Youth Development Model.
The BFF raised over $19,000 in sponsorship funds, offering the clinic for free to all participants. The program would lead to a 15-year relationship with Jacques Crevoisier and the delivery of major coach education initiatives for Bermudian / local coaches.
Jacques Crevoisier, Phd. spent 20 years at Clairefointaine, the French National Football Training Center, as a French National Team Coach. Jacques was also an Assistant Coach at Liverpool under Gérard Houllier and was also the Sports Psychologist at Arsenal FC under Arsène Wenger.
Dr. Tudor Bompa, Periodization Training Clinic
Dr. Tudor Bompa, Periodization Training Clinic...The BFF secured the services of Dr. Tudor Bompa, the father of Periodization Training, to deliver 2 days of lectures and practical sessions on the physical development of Youth Football Players, using periodization training and methodology. Fifteen (15) coaches and trainers participated.
Dr. Bompa, is one of the world's foremost authorities on exercise physiology and was a former professor at York University in Canada. Dr. Bompa has coached 11 World and Olympic medalist in several different sports and consulted for Argentina's National Football teams. He is the author of 14 books on exercise physiology, most of which are text books used in many universities.
France – Football Education Trip for Local Coach – Scott Morton
France – Football Education Trip for Local Coach - Scott Morton...Twelve (12) Day Coach Education trip to France for top Local Coach...The BFF with the invaluable assistance of Jacques Crevoisier, organized and secured full sponsorship funding support to provide local coach, Scott Morton, the opportunity to split his time between the Youth Academy at F.C. Sochaux and the French National Training Centre at Clairefontaine, working with the top Academy coaches.
Morton worked directly under the Academy Director at Clairefontaine and separately with the Academy Director at F.C. Sochaux; and shadowed the coaches at training sessions, team tactical sessions, on-game day and particpated in one-on-one Q&A sessions with all the coaches.
Morton attended F.C. Sochaux's First team matches with the F.C. Sochaux President and sat behind the bench at a reserve team match with assistant coaches. Morton attended all team post game matches and was a translator. The program morphed into additional visits by local coaches from several local clubs.
BFF Assist Youth Club(s) Football Tours
BFF assist Youth Club(s) Football Tours...As an extension of the BFF's relationship with the Reading Rage, two (2) Bermudian clubs; the Somerset C.C. and the Young Men's Social Club and their 140 players, coaches and parents were hosted by the Reading Rage for matches.
BFF presents 'The Clyde Best Invitational Youth Tournament'
BFF presents 'The Clyde Best Invitational Youth Tournament'...The BFF, recognizing that quality competition is a critical component in developing youth players, created 'The Clyde Best Invitational' and secured the services of Elite Tournaments, a highly regarded Tournament organizer in the United States, to assist with delivering 13 top U-12 through U-15 youth teams from the U.S. to provide quality opposition for Bermuda's National Teams.
With the generous sponsorship support from the Bank of Bermuda Foundation, in-kind sponsorship support from the Bermuda Department of Tourism and others, the Tournament was a major success. In addition to attracting Olympic Development teams from several US States, the tournament attracted several top US Youth Club Teams, providing Bermuda’s Youth National teams with strong competition, without having to incur huge expenses traveling/playing in overseas tournaments.
Tournament Facts:
Three hundred and seventy-five, (375) players, coaches, officials, parents and officials booked 187 guest rooms and consumed a total of 561 room nights. The total revenue to Bermuda amounted to $161,567. The tournament continued with this format for 2 additional years before moving to the Bermuda Football Association.
Bermuda's youth teams to take on America's best http://bermudasun.bm/Content/SPORTS/Sports/Article/Bermuda-s-youth-teams-to-take-on-America-s-best/8/203/32588 U.S. club sides to test our young footballers http://bermudasun.bm/Content/SPORTS/Football/Article/U-S-club-sides-to-test-our-young-footballers/8/105/31957?s=1 Calderon: We have some real talent http://bermudasun.bm/Content/SPORTS/Sports/Article/Calderon-We-have-some-real-talent/8/203/32587
The BFF creates U.S. Prep School Tour
The BFF creates US Prep School Tour….BFF executives in consultation with several New England Prep School Soccer coaches created the first of several annual visits to leading New England Prep Schools, exposing on average, 16 Bermudian student/athletes to a snapshot of a student's life at 10 Prep schools, on each five (5) day trip. The program which started in August 2008, led to dozens of Bermudian student athletes securing places culminating with many matriculating to top Universities on student/athlete (soccer) scholarships.
BFF executives secured sponsorship allowing all 16 student/athletes to participate at no cost. The program was eventually transferred to the Bermuda Football Association when BFF executives assumed senior roles in the organization. Sponsors remained in place.
Bermuda Football Association
Bermuda Football Association….The notion that Bermuda’s football was in a free-fall was largely anecdotal to BFF members but with every program completed, it became increasingly clear that there was a real need for a comprehensive examination of the local football environment and a clear way forward. BFF members challenge and bring their energy and knowledge to the BFA.
Starting in late 2007, the BFF managed to secure the services of Joe Babiec, a leading Strategic Planner whose impressive body of work included the Bermuda Alliance for Tourisms’ Long Term Strategic Plan. With direct involvement of many past and current football players, coaches, administrators and sponsors, the framework for what would become the Bermuda Football Association’s Strategic Plan for “Rebuilding the Competitiveness of Bermuda Football” was completed. BFF members would run on this platform and win seats on the BFA Executive Committee including the role of BFA President. Many of the programs created at the BFF would be adopted by the BFA including the programs’ sponsorship support.
The BFA's strategy for rebuilding the competitiveness of Bermuda football http://bermudasun.bm/Content/SPORTS/Sports/Article/The-BFA-s-strategy-for-rebuilding-the-competiveness-of-Bermuda-football/8/203/40144?s=1
The Bermuda Football Coaches Association (BFCA)
THE Bermuda Football Coaches Association (BFCA)…..BFF members with the support of Joe Babiec, led a small group of former Bermuda National Team coaches and ABC Football Foundation partners, through a series of meetings culminating in the creation of a Strategic Plan, Constitution and Implementation Plan leading to the formation of the Bermuda Football Coaches Association. Soon thereafter, the BFCA was formally ratified with a full slate of executive members.
The BFA’s 2009-2012 Strategic Plan outlined a pathway to reverse the decline in Bermuda’s football competitiveness and ultimately achieve its full potential at all levels of competition. One of the key issues outlined in the plan was the need to address Player Development, in part using highly qualified coaches. Working directly with Jacques Crevoisier, the BFCA introduced several coach education and Certification/License programs with the introduction and full implementation of the UEFA ‘B’ License at the top.
BFF members organized all aspects of a BFCA Speaker’s Night (fundraiser) featuring Gérard Houllier, the FC Redbull Sporting Director and former French Senior National Team Managerand Manager for Liverpool FC, PSG, Lyon F.C. and Aston Villa.
Houllier: choaching education is key https://www.royalgazette.com/soccer/sport/article/20180305/houllier-coaching-education-is-key/
Bermuda Welcomes Gérard Houllier http://islandstats.com/sport.asp?sport=2&assoc=1&newsid=43011
FootSail Boy's & Girl's Soccer Invitational 2019 'We Sail, We Play'
FootSail Boy's & Girl's Soccer Invitational 2019 ‘We Sail, We Play’…….was an ambitious effort to deliver a top Youth Soccer Tournament in Bermuda, bringing some of the very best US Prep School teams to compete against each other and Bermuda’s U-15 and U-20 National teams. The original plan was to partner with a world class cruise line and the Bermuda Tourism Authority, using the best facilities on island. Ultimately the plan was abandoned in favor of a land-based experience for Putnam Science Academy, Berkshire School and Bermuda’s National teams.
Bermuda U15 vs Berkshire School
Bermuda U15 vs Putnam Science Academy
Berkshire Students Explore Bermuda During Trip http://bernews.com/2019/08/berkshire-school-travels-bermuda-footsail/
FootSail Soccer Invitational Hosts Visiting Players http://bernews.com/2019/08/footsail-soccer-invitational-hosts-visiting-players/
F.C. Bascome Bermuda's USL 2 Franchise Bid
F.C. Bascome Bermuda's USL 2 Franchise Bid…..FootSail, Ltd. were instrumental in conceptualizing, planning and executing on F.C. Bacome Bermuda's bid to enter the USL 2 based league in North America. All aspects of the successful bid were managed & overseen by FootSail partners.
Our company developed the strategic business plan, formulated the league entry bid, contract negotiations, team sponsorship, stadium selection and securitization, supplier approvals, food service contracts, game scheduling, travel logistics, accommodations negotiations, player contacts, ticket sale planning and all other aspects of the general operations.
USL League Two Welcomes FC Bascome Bermuda https://www.uslleaguetwo.com/news_article/show/1079762
USL Football: FC Bascome Schedule Unveiled https://bernews.com/2020/01/fc-bascome-schedule-unveiled/
Youth Development for X-Roads FC, Bermuda
Youth Development Program for X-Roads FC, Bermuda….FootSail negotiated and secured Andro Fistonic of Mit sportlinchen Gruben to deliver a series of online presentations on Youth Football Development for X-Roads Warriors, a Bermuda based Premiere League Club. Coach Fistonic is also the Assistant Academy Director at Hajduk Split, a top club in the Croatian First League (top tier).
UPCOMING EVENTS
Javier Mallo
PhD in Sports Science
PhD in Physical Education
MSc in High Performance in Sports
BSc in Physiotherapy
Fitness Coach at Real Madrid CF
2013 - 2021
Fitness Coach at Manchester City
2011-2013
Fitness Coach at Athletico Madrid
2009-2013
Honors
- 2 UEFA Champions League Titles
- 2 FIFA Club World Cups
- 2 UEFA Supercups
- 1 Spanish La Liga
- 1 English Premier League
- 1 Spanish Supercup
- 1 English Community Shield
Elena Isla
MSc in Medicine
Master in Sports Traumatology
Master in Re-conditioning in Football
Club Doctor - Real Madrid Academy
Head of Medical Department - Spanish
Basketball Association
Professor - Spanish Football Association
Javier Mallo
PhD in Sports Science
PhD in Physical Education
MSc in High Performance in Sports
BSc in Physiotherapy
Fitness Coach at Real Madrid CF
2013 - 2021
Fitness Coach at Manchester City
2011-2013
Fitness Coach at Athletico Madrid
2009-2013
Honors
- 2 UEFA Champions League Titles
- 2 FIFA Club World Cups
- 2 UEFA Supercups
- 1 Spanish La Liga
- 1 English Premier League
- 1 Spanish Supercup
- 1 English Community Shield
Elena Isla
MSc in Medicine
Master in Sports Traumatology
Master in Re-conditioning in Football
Club Doctor - Real Madrid Academy
Head of Medical Department - Spanish
Basketball Association
Professor - Spanish Football Association
Javier Mallo
PhD in Sports Science
PhD in Physical Education
MSc in High Performance in Sports
BSc in Physiotherapy
Fitness Coach at Real Madrid CF
2013 - 2021
Fitness Coach at Manchester City
2011-2013
Fitness Coach at Athletico Madrid
2009-2013
Honors
- 2 UEFA Champions League Titles
- 2 FIFA Club World Cups
- 2 UEFA Supercups
- 1 Spanish La Liga
- 1 English Premier League
- 1 Spanish Supercup
- 1 English Community Shield
Elena Isla
MSc in Medicine
Master in Sports Traumatology
Master in Re-conditioning in Football
Club Doctor - Real Madrid Academy
Head of Medical Department - Spanish
Basketball Association
Professor - Spanish Football Association
Javier Mallo
PhD in Sports Science
PhD in Physical Education
MSc in High Performance in Sports
BSc in Physiotherapy
Fitness Coach at Real Madrid CF
2013 - 2021
Fitness Coach at Manchester City
2011-2013
Fitness Coach at Athletico Madrid
2009-2013
Honors
- 2 UEFA Champions League Titles
- 2 FIFA Club World Cups
- 2 UEFA Supercups
- 1 Spanish La Liga
- 1 English Premier League
- 1 Spanish Supercup
- 1 English Community Shield
Elena Isla
MSc in Medicine
Master in Sports Traumatology
Master in Re-conditioning in Football
Club Doctor - Real Madrid Academy
Head of Medical Department - Spanish
Basketball Association
Professor - Spanish Football Association
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