FALL/WINTER ACADEMY
Coastal Football Club aims to nurture exceptional young athletes through a soccer program tailored to their age, emphasizing technical training and overall player growth. We strive to cultivate an appealing, imaginative, and well-structured approach to the sport. Our priority is to establish a constructive atmosphere that reinforces the principles of training, competition, and the pursuit of greatness.
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As per BC Soccer regulations, our programs are organized by birth year. Below are the Fall/Winter 2025 Age Groups by Birth Years.
U5-U7 INDOOR PLAYER ACADEMY
Development Training
The Coastal FC Indoor Player Academy is for U5 - U7 players with a major emphasis on developing physical literacy skills which include the ABC’s (Agility, Balance, Coordination) as well as developing basic technical abilities. This is an additional training session led by our Coastal FC Professional Academy Staff, which takes place in the BMO Coastal Soccer Centre.
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This is a TRAINING-ONLY program, not a team-based program. If you want a team program, please check out our U5-U7 Indoor Recreational Teams.
U8-U13 OUTDOOR PLAYER ACADEMY
Development Training
The Coastal FC Outdoor Player Academy is for U8 - U13 with a major emphasis on developing players skills with a primary focus on technical abilities and the skill components of the game. This is an additional training session led by our Coastal FC Professional Academy Staff, which takes place at South Surrey Athletic Park.
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This is a TRAINING-ONLY program, not a team-based program. If you want a team program, please check out our U8-U13 Outdoor Recreational Program.
ACADEMY: U9-U16 STRIKERS
Position-Specific Training
The Strikers/Shooting Program focuses on one of the most exciting but difficult aspects of the game – goal scoring!
The program will provide players with various movement and scoring techniques to enhance the confidence and creativity required to develop prolific goal scorers. This is the ultimate program for players committed to developing their ability, knowledge and understanding, of how, where, and when to move and shoot inside and outside the box.
ACADEMY: U8-U13
BALL MASTERY
Position-Specific Training
The Ball Mastery Program focuses on developing one of the most crucial attributes of the game – technique. The program will provide players with various skills and techniques required to develop creative players who are confident, composed, and effective in all interactions with the ball. This is the ultimate program for players who are committed to developing their ability, knowledge and understanding of how, where, and when to control, dribble and pass the ball in order to improve their technique.
ACADEMY: U8-U15
DEFENDERS/MIDFIELDERS
Position-Specific Training
The Midfielders/Defenders Position Specific Training Program focuses on the specific technical and tactical requirements for each area of the field. The program will provide players with various positional and technical skills to enhance the confidence and creativity required to develop their understandings of specific positions further.
ACADEMY: U8-U16
GOALKEEPERS
Position-Specific Training
The Coastal Goalkeeping Academy welcomes players of all abilities, focusing on their development.
Our Beginner Academy introduces young players to goalkeeping, while the Intermediate Academy helps Recreational and Development goalkeepers build skills. Advanced and Skill Centre Academies cater to higher-level players, with placement based on ability and invitation.
U7 HIGH-PERFORMANCE
Development Training
The High-Performance Academy (HPA) is an additional component to the Prospects/Development Program. The program will include specialized group training and technical training. It may include games and/or tournaments against other High-Performance Academy clubs to allow players to play in a competitive environment.
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This program is an invite-only program for selected players. The player's progress is monitored from phase to phase. Players will be invited prior to each phase of the program.
U8-U13 SKILL CENTRE PREP ACADEMY
Development Training
The Skill Centre Prep Academy is designed for recreational players who aspire to join the Skill Centre. Led by our Certified/Licenced Professional Academy Coaches, this program helps develop players' skills to advance to the next level. The program will include specialized group training and technical training. ​
This program is open to all Coastal FC recreational players or players outside of Coastal FC.