Men’s High-Performance Pathway
U16-U17 BOYS

The program provides

• A focus on individual technical training
• A focus on positional tactical training
• Access to Sports Sciences
• Competitive environments

Training sessions include

• Team field sessions with an emphasis on topics such as proactive decision-making and tactical game management
• Team strategies
• Speed of play

Program Schedule

Pre-Collegiate Program – August 2023 to March 2024
BC A CUP – May 2024 to July 2024 (Not included in Program Fees)

Training Block 1: August – December 2023

• Training session locations – CML TURF
• 2-3 Training sessions per week (Technical, Tactical)
  • 75 mins training sessions
  • 7:45 pm – 9:00 pm
• 1x League game per week

Training Block 2: January – March 2024

• Training session locations – CML TURF
• 2-3 Training sessions per week (Technical, Tactical and Physical)
  • 75 mins training sessions
  • 7:45 pm – 9:00 pm
• 1x League  game per week
• The Players College Showcase Tournament in Las Vegas (March 2024)

Note: Block 3 Tier 2 is not included in the fees

Training Block 3: April – June 2024

• • WIA may independently a team into A Cup or participate in Tier 2 under LISA
  • Training session locations – UVIC/ CML Turf
  • 2 Training sessions per week (Technical, Tactical and Physical)
    • 75 mins training sessions

 Program Fees

• $1,890 includes GST
• Additional Fees
  • $180 LISA League Fee
  • $150 Full Kit Fee includes GST (New Players)
• All 18 players receive
  • A Standards-based curriculum
  • 2-3  Technical/Tactical sessions per week
  • Strength and Conditioning sessions
  • Lower Island Soccer Association Development League Games
  • College Showcase Tournaments (travel and accommodation not included)
  • Professional coaching
• Fees do not include BC A CUP (Tier 2) April – July 2024

Training Schedule (2023/2024)

Season Plan

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.

1. Making passes, receiving to turn and finishing at speed under pressure
2. Playing short passes at speed in small spaces.
3. Coordination of tactical principles with teammates.
4. Coordinate the counterattack and pressing in SSG.
5. Show good fitness in mid/high demanding aerobic power practices.
6. Showing good technique under pressure in fatigue.

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/

2023-2024 Tentative Showcase Tournament