U16-U17 Girls

HEAD COACH

Michael Steuart

Qualifications:
CSA Youth Licence 
CSA C Licence
Active Start
Fundamentals
Learn to train
Respect in Sports
Making Head Way in Soccer
Make Ethical Decisions

Technical Director Diploma 

The roster is built to compete in the LISA U18 league. Attendance at college showcases is not mandatory for all players. College showcase rosters may include invited players outside of the Pre-Collegiate Program.

Visit our camps page for Player Identification Camp dates to tryout for the team.

Training

Pre-Collegiate Program runs August-March.

Training Block 1: August – December 2023

  • Training session locations – UVIC/ Layritz
  • 2-3 Training sessions per week (Technical, Tactical)
    • 75 mins training sessions
  • 1x LISA  game per week

Training Block 2: January – March 2024

  • Training session locations – UVIC Turf/ Layritz Turf
  • 2-3 Training sessions per week (Technical, Tactical and Physical)
    • 75 mins training sessions
  • 1x LISA or LIWSA game per week

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

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

  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.

Youth Programs

Our Soccer Partners

Westcastle International Academy is proud to work with the following soccer partners.

  • University of Victoria
  • BC Soccer
  • Canada Soccer
  • Lower Island Soccer Association