BOYS U17 RANGERS (2008/2009)

Originally referred to as Tier 2, BC Soccer, under the direction of Canada Soccer has established the Competitive Pathway.

At WIA, our Competitive Pathway Program is designed to parallel BCSPL and follow the same standards of training and development as BCSPL teams. The primary focus of our program is to develop and support players wishing to pursue soccer at a post-secondary level while competing at the Provincial A-Cup level.

Players will train 3 times a week and compete in the League on Vancouver Island. The goal for the team is to qualify for the Canada Soccer National Championships. The team will also attend college showcases for players to be scouted by college and university coaches. College showcase rosters may include invited players outside of the Program.

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. The U17 Competitive Program is part of WIA’s HP Pathway. WIA’s commitment to individual player development is key. Opportunities are created to meet players’ development needs at the appropriate time. Players in the HP Pathway may be permitted to the next level of competition throughout the season.

Men’s High-Performance Pathway (Men’s HP Program) which includes

Boy’s Competitive Pathway (U16/ U17)
Men’s U18 – U21 – VISL
Men’s (U23) – PCSL

2024/2024 SEASON – MEN’S HP PATHWAY APPLICATIONS – OPEN!

TECHNICAL LEADS

Eddie Mukahanana

QUALIFICATIONS:
UEFA A Diploma
Canada Soccer A Licence
United States Soccer Federation A License
Respect in Sports
Making Headway 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)

PROGRAM FEES

Program Fees

T.B.A
All 18 players receive
- A Standards-based curriculum
- 3 Technical/Tactical sessions per week
- Strength and Conditioning sessions
- FTF Showcase (fees not included)
- Lower Island Soccer Association Development League Games
- Professional coaching
- Match video
Fees include BC A CUP (Tier 2) April – June 2025

TRAINING SCHEDULE

Training Schedule (2024/2025)

Mon	Technical Sessions	7:00 pm – CML TURF
Wed	Technical/Physical Training	7:15 pm – CML TURF
Fri	Tactical Sessions	6:45 pm – UVIC TURF
Sun	LISA Matches	2:00 pm – T.B.A

THE PROGRAM SCHEDULE

Program Schedule

Pre-Collegiate Program – August 2024 to March 2025

Training Block 1: August – December 2024

Training session locations – UVIC & CML TURF
3 Training sessions per week (Technical, Tactical)
- 75 mins training sessions
1x League game per week

Training Block 2: January – March 2025

Training session locations – UVIC & CML TURF
3 Training sessions per week (Technical, Tactical and Physical)
- 75 mins training sessions
1x League game per week
The Players College Showcase Tournament in Las Vegas (March 2024)

Training Block 3: April – June 2025

- WIA will declare a team into A Cup
- Training session locations – UVIC & CML TURF
- 3 Training sessions per week (Technical, Tactical and Physical)
  - 75 mins training sessions

SEASONAL PLAN

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.

U16/17 LISA & College Showcase

Competition & tactical phase

BC A CUP (TIER 2)

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

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, increase 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.

WIA CPMPETATIVE PLATFORMS

LOWER ISLAND SOCCER YOUTH LEAGUE

WIA U16/17 players will compete in the Lower Island Soccer Association’s Development League and the VISL U21 League.

The LISA League is a winter competitive league in which teams compete for the BC Soccer Provincial A and B Cup Championship. www.lowerislandsoccer.com

VANCOUVER ISLAND SOCCER LEAGUE (VISL)

The Vancouver Island Soccer League is a winter competitive league for our players to compete for the BC Men’s Provincial Championship and Canadian National Men’s Championships. www.visl.org

PROFESSIONAL TRIALS AND COLLEGE SHOWCASE TOURNAMENTS

The WIA players have the opportunity to explore professional opportunities in Spain and Portugal through our exchange programs. There are also opportunities to be scouted at international tournaments and college showcases in the US and Canada. https://westcastleinternationalacademy.com/international-tournaments/