Coastal FC Academy Programs are supplementary training programs designed to help players improve their individual skills, not team programs where players are placed on a team.

Programs such as the U5-U7 Indoor Player Academy, U8-U13 Outdoor Player Academy, Academy Strikers, and the U7 Skill Centre Intake Academy provide training in a group setting with players of similar skill levels. These groups may include players of different ages and may or may not include teammates from their regular season. Training is led by licensed professional coaches who create a high-quality learning environment, fostering skill development and confidence to enhance overall performance in team play.

Below is a more detailed breakdown of the differences between our U5-U7 Indoor Academy vs Indoor Recreational Program. If you have any further questions please contact Nour Fathy here.

Leadership:

• Recreational Program: Led by Certified Parent Volunteer Coaches.

• Academy Program: Led by Certified Professional Coaches.

Structure:

• Recreational Program: Consists of one practice session midweek and one game on the weekend.

• Academy Program: Consists of one training session only; no games are included.

Coaching Expertise:

• Recreational Program: Coaches are parent volunteers, likely with varying degrees of coaching experience.

• Academy Program: Coaches are certified professionals with specialized training and expertise in coaching youth players.

Focus:

• Recreational Program: Emphasis on providing a fun and introductory experience to soccer while learning basic skills and team play.

• Academy Program: Focused on skill development and foundational training under the guidance of professional coaches, with an emphasis on technique and individual player improvement.

Development Goals:

• Recreational Program: Primarily aimed at fostering enjoyment of the sport, social interaction, and basic skill acquisition in a relaxed environment.

• Academy Program: Designed to offer more structured and intensive training to enhance players' technical abilities and understanding of the game, potentially preparing them for higher levels of competition in the future.

Coastal FC Academy offers special programs to help players improve their skills in key parts of soccer. Whether you are a goal scorer, a midfielder, a defender, or a goalkeeper, our programs focus on teaching important skills for each position.

• U5 - U7 Indoor Player Academy: This program is for players aged U5 - U7, providing an opportunity to develop foundational soccer skills in a fun and supportive indoor environment.

• U8 - U13 Outdoor Player Academy: This program is for players between the ages of U8 and U13. This program focuses on improving technical skills like ball control, dribbling, and passing. It offers extra training sessions with our Professional Academy Coaches and takes place at South Surrey Athletic Park.

• U8-U13 Skill Centre Prep Academy: This program is for recreational players U8-U13 who want to get better and possibly join the Coastal FC Skill Centre. It is open to all players, whether they are part of Coastal FC or not. This program includes special group training and technical training led by our Certified and Licensed Coaches to help players improve and move to the next level.

• Strikers Program: This program is for players who want to score more goals. You will learn how to move and shoot in different situations, helping you feel more confident and creative in front of the goal.

• Ball Mastery Program: This program helps players improve their ball control, dribbling, and passing. It teaches you to be calm and effective with the ball, which is important for every part of the game.

• Midfielders/Defenders Position-Specific Training: If you play as a midfielder or defender, this program is for you. You will learn special skills for your position.

• Goalkeeping Academy: For all goalkeepers, this program helps you develop your skills, no matter your level. You will learn from our experienced coaches and improve your game.

Both programs help players improve their skills, but they are for different age groups and focus on different things.

• The Skill Centre Prep Academy is for recreational players U8-U13 who want to get better and possibly join the Coastal FC Skill Centre. It is open to all players, whether they are part of Coastal FC or not. This program includes special group training and technical training led by our Certified and Licensed Coaches to help players improve and move to the next level.

• The Coastal FC Outdoor Player Academy is for players between the ages of U8 and U13. This program focuses on improving technical skills like ball control, dribbling, and passing. It offers extra training sessions with our Professional Academy Coaches and takes place at South Surrey Athletic Park.

Both programs offer expert coaching to help players get better, but The Skill Centre Prep Academy is for players who want to improve and join the Skill Centre, while The Coastal FC Outdoor Player Academy is for younger players who want to focus on their technical skills.

The U7 Skill Centre Intake Academy is an advanced training program for players currently in the U7 Recreational Program who wish to further develop their skills alongside peers of similar ability. This invite-only program focuses on specialized group and technical training, with player progress monitored throughout each phase. The program aims to enhance technical and tactical abilities, preparing players for future opportunities such as the Coastal Skill Centre, BCSPL teams, Provincial teams, and Whitecaps FC professional youth programs.

Any refunds request must be requested via the Coastal FC Refund Request Form. Any emails regarding refunds will receive a response directing you to complete the Coastal FC Refund Request Form.

Refunds will not be evaluated unless the official request form is submitted. Submitting a refund request does not guarantee a refund, as all requests are evaluated based on our refund policy.

If your questions haven’t been addressed in the FAQ, feel free to reach out to our Academy Manager, Nour Fathy, at nfathy@coastalfc.ca for assistance.

For questions regarding registration or Demosphere please review ourRegistration Info page & ourFAQ page before reaching out. If you still have questions please contact Carina Steer at csteer@coastalfc.ca