FOUNDATION TRAINING U9-U10
2025/2026: PLAYERS BORN 2016 TO 2017
Overview
- Accepted U9 to U10 players will join the Skill Centre in the Foundation Training Program.
- The program focuses on:
- Developing individual technical skills.
- Supporting physical literacy.
- WIA is working with LISA and local clubs to organize festival-style games for the season.
- One option being considered:
- Monthly friendly matches with partner clubs (in addition to regular training).
- All U9/U10 teams will participate in the LISA Mini Festival in October 2025.
- WIA technical staff will assess U10 player development to identify potential candidates for the U11 team.
TECHNICAL COACH
Eddie Mukahanana
QUALIFICATIONS:
CANADA SOCCER Children’s Licence
CANADA SOCCER A Licence
Active Start
Fundamentals
Learn to train
Respect in Sports
Making Headway in Soccer
Make Ethical Decisions
Mental Health in Sport
Technical Director Diploma
Arrival and ball mastery 3:15 – 3:30 pm
| Tues & Thurs | Technical/ Tactical Sessions | 3:30 – 4:30 pm |
| Mon @Westhills Center | Technical/ Tactical Sessions | 5:15 – 6:30pm |
FULL-YEAR – FOUNDATION PROGRAM
WIA Program fee: $1369.50
- Program fee: $1250
- Association Fee: $48
- GST $71.50
Payment plans are available.
Additional Fees
- Kit Fees
- Priority Registration Whitecaps Academy + taxes and kit
ALL PLAYERS RECEIVE
- Standards-based curriculum
- 2 sessions per week
- Low player-to-coach ratios
