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Dino Mennillo

Dino Mennillo

Australian soccer player

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

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Career

Mennillo started his senior career with Adelaide City in the National Soccer League (NSL) in 1994.[4] 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.[5][6][7] He was a member of the team that won the 2000 National Soccer League grand final against Perth Glory.[8] In 2001, Mennillo signed for English club Walsall, however he was released a week later without playing a match.[9][10][11] In August 2001, he joined former Wolves coach Nick Theodorakopoulos at Athens Kallithea in the Football League Greece, where he made three appearances.[12] Ahead of the 2002–03 National Soccer League season, Mennillo approached Adelaide City about a possible return, however the club indicated that they did not have the wage budget to afford him.[13] He returned to Wollongong Wolves, where he ended his national league career at the end of the 2002–03 National Soccer League season.[14] Mennillo played for MetroStars in the South Australian state league before retiring at the end of the 2004 season. He returned to MetroStars mid-way through the 2005 season.[15]

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.[16]

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.[17]

References

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    "Soccer: Mennillo quits as Kingz feel heat". The New Zealand Herald. 30 June 2000. Retrieved 7 April 2021.
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    "Mennillo joins Kallithea". The World Game. 23 August 2001. Retrieved 7 April 2021.
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    Dino Mennillo Interview - Creating a safe, secure and respectful environment for children who undergo therapy Omny.fm
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    Toutsidis, Meno (2 December 1998). "Coach Matic bringing best out of young star; Dino strikes - it rich". The Advertiser. p. 136.
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    Murphy, Phil (9 February 2000). "I'm free to run like a Wolf - Menillo". Illawarra Mercury. p. 64. ProQuest 364359195. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
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    "Aussie Footballers - Dino Mennillo". OzFootball. Retrieved 4 May 2020.
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    Cockerill, Michael (2 February 2000). "Wolves score winner with Kingz winger". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 4 May 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
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    Phil, Murphy (2 November 2000). "Mennillo's dream has a double edge". Illawarra Mercury. p. 53. ProQuest 364487165. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
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    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.
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    Bailey, Graeme (21 July 2001). "Walsall complete double swoop". Sky Sports. Retrieved 7 April 2021.
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    Norton, Charlie (9 August 2001). "Simpson joins new faces at Walsall". The Telegraph. Retrieved 4 May 2020.
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    Nwaneri, Emma (28 August 2001). "Mennillo reunites with Theodora'". Australian and British Soccer Weekly. p. 2. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
  13. [13]
    Migliaccio, Val (8 December 2002). "Mennillo could come back to haunt Force". Sunday Mail. p. 58.
  14. [14]
    "NSL star returns". Sunday Mail. 16 November 2003. p. 61.
  15. [15]
    Lato, Daniel (18 August 2005). "New Life breathed into United broadcasts". The Advertiser. p. 107. ProQuest 355548513. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
  16. [16]
    https://au.linkedin.com/in/dino-mennillo-a665b04b
  17. [17]
    "World first OT facility for adolescents with autism opens in Adelaide". Disability Support Guide. Retrieved 12 February 2023.
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