Dino Mennillo

Dino Mennillo (born 22 August 1975) is an Australian soccer player (retired) and occupational therapist.[3]

Dino Mennillo
Personal information
Date of birth (1975-08-22) August 22, 1975
Place of birth Australia
Position(s) Midfielder, Winger
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1994–1999 Adelaide City FC 103 (16)
1999–2000[1] Football Kingz FC 15 (4)
2000 Wollongong City F.C.
2001 Walsall F.C. 0 (0)
2001–2002 Kallithea F.C.[2] 3 (0)
2002-2003 Wollongong City F.C.
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

Mennillo started his senior career with Adelaide City in the National Soccer League (NSL) in 1994. In 1999, Mennillo moved to the Football Kingz where he played 14 matches before leaving as a result of a payment dispute in early 2000. He was signed by NSL team Wollongong Wolves.[4][5] In 2001, Mennillo signed for English club Walsall, however he was released a week later without playing a match.[6][7][8] He joined Kallithea in the Football League Greece, where he made three appearances. After that, he played for Australian club Wollongong City before retiring in 2003.

Occupational therapy

Mennillo studied occupational therapy at the University of South Australia between 1994 and 1998; gaining a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) Occupational Therapy.

He is a paediatric Occupational Therapist, specialising in Sensory Integration® developed by Anna Jean Ayres. Mennillo is the owner and Director of Clinical Services of the OTFC Group, a private clinic in Adelaide and Occupational Therapy for Children Plus (OTFC+) a facility for adolescents and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder.[9]

References
  1. "Soccer: Mennillo quits as Kingz feel heat". The New Zealand Herald. 30 June 2000. Retrieved 7 April 2021.
  2. "Mennillo joins Kallithea". The World Game. 23 August 2001. Retrieved 7 April 2021.
  3. Dino Mennillo Interview - Creating a safe, secure and respectful environment for children who undergo therapy Omny.fm
  4. "Aussie Footballers - Dino Mennillo". OzFootball. Retrieved 4 May 2020.
  5. Cockerill, Michael (2 February 2000). "Wolves score winner with Kingz winger". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 4 May 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. Marston, Paul (19 July 2001). "Saddlers keen to sign up Aussie". Birmingham Evening Mail. Archived from the original on 11 August 2019. Retrieved 11 August 2019.
  7. Bailey, Graeme (21 July 2001). "Walsall complete double swoop". Sky Sports. Retrieved 7 April 2021.
  8. Norton, Charlie (9 August 2001). "Simpson joins new faces at Walsall". The Telegraph. Retrieved 4 May 2020.
  9. "World first OT facility for adolescents with autism opens in Adelaide". Disability Support Guide. Retrieved 12 February 2023.
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