MEN’S HIGH-PERFORMANCE PATHWAY (U21 & DIV 1)
Changes brought forward by BC Soccer to the BCSPL intake and exciting years and the need to foster a stronger pathway connecting youth to adult soccer have helped guide WIA’s program offerings for the 2023/2024 season.
We are excited to announce the launch of our integrated Men’s High-Performance Pathway (Men’s HP Program) which includes
- Boy’s Pre-Collegiate (U16-U17)
- Men’s U21 (U18-U21)
- Men’s Div 1 (U19+)
- Men’s PCSL (U18+)
WIA’s First team competes in the Vancouver Island Soccer League in the Men’s Division 1 league while the Reserve team plays in Men’s U21.
The Vancouver Island Soccer League is a competitive winter league for our players to compete in the BC Men’s Provincial Championship and Canadian National Men’s Championships. www.visl.org
TECHNICAL LEADS
Eddie Mukahanana
Qualifications:
UEFA A Diploma
Canada Soccer A Licence
United States Soccer Federation A License
Respect in Sports
Making Head Way in Soccer
Make Ethical Decisions
Mental Health in Sport
Technical Director Diploma
Manny Gomez
QUALIFICATIONS:
Canada Soccer YOUTH LICENCE
Canada Soccer C LICENCE
RESPECT IN SPORTS
MAKING HEADWAY IN SOCCER
MAKE ETHICAL DECISIONS
AFTA PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL COACH DEGREE (IN PROGRESS)
TRAINING BLOCK 1: Sept 2023– Dec 2023
- Monday/Wednesday/Thursday
TRAINING BLOCK 2: Jan 2024– March 2024
- Monday/Wednesday/Thursday
Physical Development: Primary development of aerobic power, acyclic speed and explosive strength.
Technical: Focus on speed of passing and receiving technique, ball controlling in small space, perception and quick execution of passing, overall ball control, receiving to turn at speed and finishing.
Psychosocial: Commitment to the team, increased concentration and self-control.
Tactical: Application of attacking and defending principles in SSG.
Social/Emotional: Cooperation, Communication, Respect and Discipline.
PRIMARY LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Making passes, receiving to turn and finishing at speed under pressure
- Playing short passes at speed in small spaces.
- Coordination of tactical principles with teammates.
- Coordinate the counterattack and pressing in SSG.
- Show good fitness in mid/high demanding aerobic power practices.
- Showing good technique under pressure in fatigue.
Men’s HP Pathway fees
PROGRAM FEES
- $1,890 includes GST
- Additional Fees
- $150 Full Kit Fee includes GST (New Players)
- All players receive
- A Standards-based curriculum
- 2-3 Technical/Tactical sessions per week
- Strength and Conditioning sessions
- Games in the VISL
- Professional coaching
Men’s – VISL
Vancouver Island Soccer League
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2022/23 Training Schedule
| DAY | MORNING SESSION | AFTERNOON/EVENING SESSION |
|---|---|---|
| MONDAY | FREE | SOCCER TRAINING |
| WEDNESDAY | STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING | |
| THURSDAY | FREE | SOCCER TRAINING |
| FRIDAY | FREE | SOCCER TRAINING |
| SUNDAY | LEAGUE MATCHES | SOCCER TRAINING |
Tentative 2022-2023 Showcase Tournaments
| Dates | Venue | Ages | |
|---|---|---|---|
Surf College Cup | Nov 2022 | San Diego, USA | U17 and U19 |
The Dallas Cup | April 2023 | Dallas Texas, USA | U17 and U19 |
The Men’s Season Plan
| PRE-SEASON | COMPETITIVE CYCLE PHASE I | COMPETITIVE CYCLE PHASE II |
|---|---|---|
| MEASURE & EVALUATE | PREPARE & PLAY | PLAY & COMPETE |
| AUGUST – SEPTEMBER | SEPTEMBER – MARCH | APRIL- JULY |
| Physical testing Tactical, Technical & Functional Introduction Individual Development Plans (IDP) | Physical, Tactical, Technical & Functional Competition and Tactical Phase LISA U17/18 & VISL & Showcase Tournaments | Competition & Tactical Phase PACIFIC COAST SOCCER LEAGUE Performance statistics collection & analysis |
2022/23 WIA Competitive Platforms
WIA soccer program consists of teams ranging from high school age to post-high school graduate opportunities for players 18 and older. The program competes across two competitive platforms:
Our Soccer Partners
Westcastle International Academy is proud to work with the following soccer partners.
