Since 2020, Rasih Pala has been the goalkeeper coach for the York soccer program, overseeing both the men and women goalkeepers. Since early 2022, he has been the Manager of Goalkeeping at the North Toronto Soccer Club overseeing L1, OPDL, Competitive and Grassroots goalkeeping.
Pala’s playing experience as a goalkeeper is notable as he played professionally in the Turkish Second Division after spending four seasons as an NCAA Division 1 athlete at Northern Illinois University, playing both goalkeeper and attacking midfield. He also represented Canada at the CONCACAF U17 championships and won a national championship with the Ontario provincial team. He spent his entire youth career playing for local clubs within the Greater Toronto Area.
Pala has completed his Canada Soccer National Youth Goalkeeper Licence. He is currently completing his Canada Soccer National B licence. Pala is also a coach mentor for the Canada Soccer National Youth Goalkeeper Licence which allows him to work with coaches across the country. He is also has experience as a course facilitator for the Ontario Goalkeeper Diploma Course.
