PROGRAM LEAD: Andy King aking@coastalfc.ca
AGES: Players ages 7-12 (2017-2012)
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: NEW for Fall 2024, The Skill Centre is an advanced development program for players from U8 - U13. The Skill Centre is a player-centric development program run by Coastal FC’s Licensed Professional Coaches, providing an age & development stage-appropriate training curriculum in an exciting, fun & challenging environment. Our highly qualified & vastly experienced coaching staff will be responsible for grouping players appropriately to ensure optimal challenge & competition, which drives excellence. This all-inclusive program provides players an opportunity to belong to the highest level of youth development before moving into our BCSPL or Divisional pathways.
PROGRAM DETAILS:
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Managed by Licensed Professional Coaches
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3 training sessions per week led by Licensed Professional Coaches/Certified Parent Volunteer Coaches
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1 game per week led by Licensed Professional Coaches/Certified Parent Volunteer Coaches
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The equipment package includes one Coastal FC Jersey, shorts & socks
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Players will participate in Pre-Season training, which will be conducted before a Labour Day tournament. (Dates TBA)
SKILL CENTRE: GOALS
The Goals for the Skill Centre are as follows:
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Player & Coach Development
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Player development to be tracked through reporting & feedback
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Coaches to be evaluated & given feedback to enable growth
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Player & Coach Retention
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Coastal FC's goal is to develop players to the best of their abilities in a safe and supportive environment.
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Coastal FC aims to retain coaches for the duration of their player/child's journey
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Player & Coach Advancement
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How many players is Coastal FC advancing to higher levels at U14+
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All coaching staff to obtain children's licence as a minimum requirement
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SKILL CENTRE: FALL PROGRAM SCHEDULE
FALL DURATION: The Fall Skill Centre program begins in September 2024 and ends in March/April 2025, with breaks during traditional holiday breaks.
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Thanksgiving (Oct. 12-14)
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Halloween (Oct. 31)
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Winter Break (Dec.21 - Jan.5)
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Family Day (Feb. 15-17)
Coastal FC recognizes and acknowledges the importance of Truth and Reconciliation Day, along with Remembrance Day. These are scheduled play weekends by the leagues we participate in, and therefore we will have scheduled games on September 28th and 29th, as well as on November 9th and 10th.
*Training starts the week of September 3, 2024, and ends the TBA weekend, with breaks on traditional holidays. (Dates may be subject to change.)
**Gameplay will begin the weekend of September 7 and 8, 2024. Boys games are on Saturday, and girls games are on Sunday. (Dates may be subject to change.)
SKILL CENTRE: FALL TRAINING SCHEDULE
**Please note, the FINALIZED Fall Training Schedule will be released closer to the Fall Season Start. Below is a UNCONFIRMED Training schedule. (Dates, times & locations may be subject to change.)
PROGRAM/REGISTRATION FEES
CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY: An administration fee charge of $50.00 will be applied to all cancellations up until August 15th. There will be no refunds after August 15th, unless accompanied by a medical note, stating that the player is medically unable to participate for the soccer season.
SKILL CENTRE: APPLICATION PROCESS
Entry to the Skill Centre is by invite only. Our number one priority is the individual player & we are committed to ensuring that each player is in an environment where they are challenged appropriately & will achieve success.
For current U7 (2017 born) players
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Players are monitored throughout their U7 season by professional staff
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Identified players will receive an invite to the Skill Centre on April 15th
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Invited players have 48 hours to accept & register for the Skill Centre
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Any U7 player that did not receive an invite to the Skill Centre can apply HERE on April 15th
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Applications to the Skill Centre will close on April 19th.
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A second round of invitations will be sent on April 22nd, those players will have 48 hours to accept & register for the Skill Centre
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Players are assessed based on the four-corner development model (see below)
For current U8 (2016 born) to U12 (2012 born) Development players
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All current development players will receive an invitation to the Skill Centre
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Any players interested in the Skill Centre can express their interest HERE
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Invitations will be sent out on April 15th
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Invited players have 48 hours to accept & register for the Skill Centre
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Players that took the Spring season off from soccer will be welcome back for the Fall season, please contact Andy King via email directly should this apply to you.
If your child is U8-U13 but not currently in the Skill Centre (previously the Development Program/Prospects), there are other ways to enter & spaces do open up each season.
Open Skill Centre Sessions
We will host ‘Open Skill Centre Sessions’ (details to come) where players can come in to work with our professional staff & sample the environment. If you are not registered in a program at Coastal FC, there will be an opportunity to sign up for these sessions too. We also have a Player ID Process within our Recreational Stream where players can be recommended for assessment by their coach.
SKILL CENTRE: OPEN HOUSE
The Skill Centre Open House aims to allow players to experience the Skill Centre & give them an opportunity to showcase their abilities in a fun environment.
When?
Who is it for?
All players (CFC Members or Non-CFC Members) interested in the skill centre program (What is the Skill Centre?)
What will players do in the Skill Centre Open House Session?
Our professional Skill Centre staff will expose players to different small-sided games which pose various problems for players to solve.
How do I submit my interest?
Click the button below to express your interest in attending the Skill Centre Open House.
The Interest Form will close on Friday, May 3 at 11:59 PM. Confirmation with more details will be sent on Monday, May 5.
SKILL CENTRE: FAQ SECTION
We have compiled a list of frequently asked questions and their respective answers. We hope that this list will address the most common questions. However, if you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Skill Centre Director Andy King here.
SKILL CENTRE: STAFF
Andy King
Skill Centre Director &U11-U13 Lead Coach
At Coastal FC since 2022 Certifications: CSA National A License (Part 1) CSA Youth License CSA Children’s License US Youth Soccer National Youth Diploma NSCAA Advanced National Diploma Coaching Experience: Coastal FC Senior Staff Coach North Toronto Technical Manager (U11-U12) Richmond Hill Staff Coach OPDL Head Coach Personal: Former Stourbridge Town Youth Player
Adrian Cairns
Skill Centre Coach
At Coastal FC since 2019 Certifications: UEFA A Licence holder UEFA B Diploma FAI Level 1 FAI Level 2 Level 1 Analyst Athletico Madrid Foundation Coach Coaching experience: Representative Coach Elite U12, Elite U13, National Cup winners. Schoolboy/Girl Youth St Josephs Boys 1998-2009 Director of Football 2007/2009 (see attached letter) Directly involved in coaching U 16`s, Premier, U 13`s Premier, U16`s Girls, and U 8`s. Personal: League of Ireland Shamrock Rovers 1984/85 Bray Wanderers 1985/1994 Home Farm Everton 1994/95 National Cup winners, Div 1 winners ( 2) , European Cup winners cup appearances ( Europa League equivalent), League Representative honours. Adult provincial gold medalist (2017)
Aly Hay
Skill Centre Coach
Bio Coming Soon
Steven Duffy
Skill Centre U8-U10 Lead Coach
At Coastal FC since 2012 Certifications: CSA National B License CSA Youth License Coaching Experience: Coastal FC Senior Staff Coach BC Soccer Provincial Program Coach BCSPL Coach Langley FC Women's Premier Head Coach Personal: Former Celtic FC Youth Player
Mark Baldisimo
Skill Centre Coach
At Coastal FC since 2014 Certifications: BCSA C Licence Coaching Experience: Coastal FC Senior Staff Coach BCSPL Head Coach Personal: Former Whitecaps FC Residency Player Former Douglas College Men's Soccer Player Former TSS Rovers Player (USL League 2)
Andrea Perotta
Skill Centre Coach
At Coastal FC since 2022 Certifications: CSA Nationa B License Bc Soccer Pre-B Bc Soccer - Soccer for Life Respect in Sport Certification Coaching experience: Coastal FC 2010g BCSPL head coach 2022-present Fusion FC head coach 06g metro/09g metro 2019-2022 Fusion FC assistant coach 09g/04g bcspl Mountain United assistant coach 2015-2019 99/01/02/04/06g bcspl Roman Tulis European Soccer School of excellence staff Coach 2013-2019 Personal: Douglas College Women’s soccer PacWest Player of the Year (2016-2017) CCAA All Canadian (2016-2017) Douglas College Athletics female athlete of the year (2016-2017) Douglas College Athletics 2016 women’s soccer- MVP PacWest leading goal scorer (2016-2017) Ccaa bronze national medalist (2016-2017) 2016 Pacwest Provincial Silver Medalist 2015 Pacwest Provincial Gold Medalist Surrey United Premier Adult provincial gold medalist (2017)