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Coastal FC Supra go undefeated at Classics Regional Competition

A soccer game in Pitt Meadows last weekend was special for several reasons.

Grassroots Workshops and Festivals
 

SOCCER FOR LIFE (Stage 7 ‘Soccer for Health & Grassroots Growth’ U13 - U18+)

BC Soccer Supports the Canada Soccer Men’s and Women’s EXCEL Stream through the EA Sports Premier League, BC Soccer High Performance Program and their work with Vancouver Whitecaps FC

LEARNING TO TRAIN (Stage 3 ‘The Golden Age of Learning’ U9-U12)

Coastal FC Supra and the PoCo Castilians to Compete in the Western Masters and Classics Regional Championships in Calgary

FUNDAMENTALS (Stage 2 'Fun with the Ball' U7-U9)

At this stage, players should participate in stimulating practices and games that develop basic technical skills in a FUN atmosphere. The emphasis should be movement exercises and games that promote a feel for the ball while teaching basic principles of play within a fun but structured setting. Mini game formats are used, ranging from 3v3 to 5v5 and a basic league schedule can be created but no standings should be kept. All players should play equal time and try all team positions, including goalkeeper, and equal time should be allotted to practices and games.

ACTIVE START (Stage 1 ‘First Kicks’ U4-U6)

At this stage, players should participate in stimulating practices and games that develop basic technical skills in a FUN atmosphere. The emphasis should be movement exercises and games that promote a feel for the ball while teaching basic principles of play within a fun but structured setting. Informal games can be set up at the end of practices or as part of a jamboree mixing exercising and games. Play equal time and try all team positions, including goalkeeper, and equal time should be allotted to practices and games.

September 20-27 marks British Columbia’s Coaches Week and BC Soccer will be running a series of coaching video session plans to help support coaches throughout the province of British Columbia

Showcase your town and soccer club by working with BC Soccer to host a Canada Soccer Sport Chek National Club Championships

 Group ticket incentives including up to 7.5% money back and Youth Program incentives are available

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The ripple effects from this year’s soccer World Cup in Brazil are being felt at all levels of the sport, says an official with the Vancouver Island Soccer League.

Oceanside Youth Soccer Society is excited to announce the hiring of local coach Larry Stefanek as the club’s new technical director.

Vancouver BC September 2, 2014 –  After 12 years of working with the BC Soccer Association  helping implement positive changes in player development, soccer science and diversity,  Markus Reinkens will be leaving to join the Regina Soccer Association in a full time role as the Female Program Technical Director