Pre-Collegiate Pathway
U16/17/18 Girls
The program’s primary focus is to develop and support players wishing to pursue soccer at a post-secondary level.
Players train once a week to compliment their club team program. 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 try out for the team.
HEAD COACH
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
ASSISTANT COACH
TBA
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 – Sept 22 2023 to March 2024
Training Block 1: Sept 22 – December 2023
- Training session locations – UVIC TURF
- 1 Training sessions per week (Technical, Tactical)
- 75 mins training sessions
- Fri 6:15 pm – 7:30 pm
- November College Showcase (T.B.A)
Training Block 2: January – March 2024
- Training session locations – UVIC TURF
- 1 Training sessions per week (Technical, Tactical)
- 75 mins training sessions
- Fri 6:15 pm – 7:30 pm
- The Players College Showcase Tournament in Las Vegas (March 2024)
Training Block 3: April – June 2024
- Training session locations – UVIC TURF
- 1 Training sessions per week (Technical, Tactical)
- 75 mins training sessions
- Fri 6:15 pm – 7:30 pm
- Sweden Training Camp and Exhibition Games (Aug 2024)
Training Fees
- $630 includes GST
- Additional Fees
- $130 Full Kit Fee includes GST
- Fees do not include Showcase/ travel/ Collegiate Recruitment fees
Training Schedule (2023/2024)
| Tues | Strength and Conditioning | individual training |
| Thur | Technical | individual training |
| Fri | Technical | 6:15 – 7:30pm |
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.
- 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.
BC SOCCER A CUP
WIA Coaches will coach a U15/16 under the LISA Tier 2 BCSA A Cup.
The winner of the Tier 2 Cup will qualify for BC Soccer Provincial A Cup Championship. www.lowerislandsoccer.com
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 |
| The Players College Showcase Tournament | March 2024 | Nevada, USA | 2006 – 2008 |
| Sweden Training Camp and Showcase | August 2024 | Sweden | 2006 – 2008 |
