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District Development Centre Program

 
BC Soccer's District Development Centre Program was announced in September 2004. This program has been developed to establish a Provincial wide Development strategy as it pertains to Players, Coaches and Referees participating in the game of soccer within BC.
 

 
The game of soccer has seen unprecedented growth all levels throughout the world, including Canada . However, the game within BC provides a number of unique challenges to the overall delivery of development programming. Challenges such as the addressing of the geographical make up of our Province and the harmonization of player and coaching development are continued priorities to the Soccer Development Department and its mission. The establishment of a recognized structure for the development of the game and it’s participants within BC are a key components to this strategy. The creation of this structure will assist the Soccer Development Department in becoming more efficient and progressive in implementing its Province wide Player, Coaching and Officials Development programming.  In addition, it will offer all participants within the game a clear understanding of the path of development and encourage their continued participation for years to come.

Benefits of the District Development Centre Program
The District Development Centre Program provides a sustainable and recognized development program that is supported Provincially. This program offers the following to its partners in development.
  • Established Player Development Guidelines and the Introduction of a Monitoring and Reporting Structure
  • Standardized Visiting Schedule for Player and Coaching Evaluations
  • Development Information / Resource Material for Players, Coaches and Referees
  • Policies and Procedures for Access to National Training Centre Programming, Provincial Teams Programming, Y League and Intra Provincial League Programming for Players, Coaches and Referees
  • Coaching and Referee Certification Programming and Support
  • Opportunities for Management and Leadership Roles within Regional Programming and Competition
The District Development Centre Program is only the first step; the second will be the consistent nurturing, evaluation and encouragement of the Players, Coaches and Referees to reach their goals.
It is through a monthly visiting schedule that the Soccer Development Department will be able to provide information, guidance and monitor the implementation and methodology of each of the centres. In addition to this visiting schedule the District Development Centre Program will provide an environment which will challenge the players.
The Players progress will be under the direction of certified and capable regional coaches and in accordance with the guidelines which have been established and will be adhered to by all Development Partners.

In addition, it is imperative the District Development Centre Program Strategy provide an opportunity to establish dialogue on how the Technical Department may continue to improve on the delivery of the Programs.
Should you have any questions regarding the District Development Centre Program please feel free to contact:
Dante Zanatta
Programs Coach / Manager of Grassroots & District Development Centre Programming
dantezanatta@bcsoccer.net

 
Centre Name
Website Title Name / Contact Telephone Email
Campbell River www.crddc.com Head Coach Ken Garraway 205-287-7416 kgarraway@telus.net
Courtenay / Comox www.ddccomoxvalley.net Head Coach Roy Turfnail 250-335-1428 rtufnail@telus.net
Kamloops www.kysa.net Head Coach Tom McManus not available mcmanusacademy@yahoo.com
Kelowna www.centraloksoccer.com V. President Mark Krehel not available mkrehel@telus.net
Lower Island www.lowerislandsoccer.com Head Coach Andrew Latham not available headcoach@lowerislandsoccer.com
Nanaimo www.nanaimosoccer.ca Executive Director Shawn Fiddick not available exdirector@nanaimosocer.ca
North Shore www.nssdc.net Program Director Steve Hood 604-209-5475 soccerhood@yahoo.com
Prince George www.pgysa.bc.ca Technical Director Sipho Siybia 250-564-5900 headcoach@telus.net
Quesnel www.qysa.ca Head Coach Paulette Smith not available p_w@telus.net
Richmond www.richmondsoccer.com Program Coordinator Doug Long TBA sdlong@telus.net
Vernon www.vernonsoccer.ca Program Coordinator Marina Korberg 250-545-5805 noysa@telus.net
 

 

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