Men’s High-Performance Pathway
U16-U17 BOYS
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) – pending VISL viability
Men’s VISL Div 1 (U19+) and Men’s PCSL (U18+)
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)
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)
Mon | Technical Sessions | 7:45 pm – CML TURF |
Wed | Technical/Physical Training | T.B.A |
Thur | Tactical Sessions | 7:45 pm – CML TURF |
Sun | LISA Matches | 10 am |
Season Plan
PRE-SEASON | COMPETITIVECYCLE PHASE I | COMPETITIVECYCLE 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) |
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.
- 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.
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
TOURNAMENT | DATE | VENUE | AGE |
Labour Day Cup | September 1-4, 2023 | Seattle, WA | U16/17 |
The Players College Showcase Tournament | March 2024 | Nevada, USA | U16/17 |