GIRLS SPRING SELECTS (Spring 2023)
U10-U13
The Technical Centre offers players several specialized development programs for players seeking a high-performance pathway.
The Selects program is a partially funded program for 24-36 committed girls who are currently playing U10 or at the Gold level in the U11 and U12 divisions.
TECHNICAL TRAINING FOCUS:
With the understanding of age-appropriate levels of intensity and workload, technical training will focus on
- passing and receiving
- dribbling
- ball control
- turning
- running with the ball
- shielding the ball
- shooting
- finishing on goal
TACTICAL TRAINING FOCUS:
With the understanding of age-appropriate levels of intensity and workload, tactical training will focus on:
- possession with a purpose
- combination plays
- 1v1 attacking
- receiving on turn
- crossing and finishing
- positional play
- finishing on goal
- movement off the ball
- 1v1 defending
SPRING GIRLS SELECTS
- Wednesdays and Fridays 5:30 to 6:45 pm
- Location: UVic
- April 12 – June 16
- Program fee:
- $325 – Returning Players
- $400 – New players (Includes training kit)
- Tournament opportunity (May 20-22)
Lead Instructor

Eddie Mukahanana
Qualifications:
UEFA A License
Canada Soccer A Licence
Respect in Sports
Making Head Way in Soccer
Make Ethical Decisions
Mental Health in Sport
Technical Director Diploma
The Program
The twice a week training sessions follow the Canada Soccer Skill Centre model. The Skill Centre was designed to guide clubs towards the best principles in player development, by taking a nationally coordinated approach to developing young soccer players. The Selects program follows the guidelines and standards as outlined in the Canada Soccer Association Skill Centre manual.
- A focus on individual technical training
- A focus on positional tactical training
- Competitive environments
Competition
- Tournaments (Vancouver/ USA)
- Local Exhibition games
- Festivals