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PROVINCIAL TEAMS PROGRAM
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Throughout the year the British Columbia Soccer Association's Staff Coaches and Provincial Teams Program coaches are responsible for the scouting, evaluation, training, and final selection of players for the Provincial Teams Program from the Under 13 to Under 16 age groups. The final selection of players for all levels of this program are conducted through the following means:
1) Club team scouting
2) District Development Centre monitoring program
3) Evaluation Camps
4) BCSA / CSA - NTC High Performance Programming
5) Player recommendations
Once selected indidivuals represent the BCSA and participate in a variety of programming from April 1 through the end of July.
For more information about the Provincial Teams Program please contact:
Michael Findlay
Senior Staff Coach / Director of Football Development
604-299-6401 X 2359
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| BCSA Provincial Teams Program - Mission Statement |
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British Columbia Soccer Association’s ongoing goal is to continue to implement a recognized Provincial Teams Program. This provides High Performance soccer players in British Columbia an opportunity to reach their full potential within the overall British Columbia Soccer Association / Canadian Soccer Association model for player development.
To assist in reaching our goal the British Columbia Soccer Association has created an extensive Program which is based on the following principles for responsible elite development.
Core Principles
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To allow players to further develop their skills in an environment that includes other technically advanced players while playing within a responsible, competitive, and demanding atmosphere.
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To enhance the technical and tactical components of the players make up through extensive on and off field training and education.
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To provide the players with access to certified / experienced and a professional levels of coaching.
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To provide the players specific guidance in the areas of diet and nutrition, mental preparation, physical fitness and post secondary education.
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To provide leadership and information on life skills and promote the importance of commitment to excellence and citizenship.
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To provide a healthy and safe training environment to insure responsible and sustainable development of the player.
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Provincial Teams Program - Policies & Procedures
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2008 Provincial Teams Squad Announcement - March 25, 2008
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| BCSA Provincial Teams Program - Evaluation Camp - Commonly Asked Questions |
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Provincial Teams Program - Evaluation Camp - Commonly Asked Questions
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| BCSA Provincial Teams Program - Evaluation Camp Information |
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The British Columbia Soccer Association is currently working on securing fields for the 2008-2009 Provincial Teams Program Evaluation Camp Schedule for the 2009 Provincial Teams.
We aim to have the complete schedule posted by October 1, 2008.
For more information on the Provincial Team Evaluation Process and the program, please see the Provincial Teams Program - Evaluation Camp - Commonly Asked Questions document below.
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Provincial Teams Program - Evaluation Camp - Commonly Asked Questions
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| BCSA Provincial Teams Program - Season Schedule |
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With its continued advancements within the area of player development, the British Columbia Soccer Association’s Provincial Teams Program has become a symbol for players and coaches who are dedicated to enhancing the development opportunities for elite players at the Regional, Provincial, and National Team level of play.
It is with a continued commitment to its players overall development that the BCSA is once again pleased and excited to announce the 2008 Provincial Teams Program Development Outline.
As in previous years the Provincial Teams Program will continue to provide a player first focus as it relates to its program mandate. The four-month male and female program will offer:
- Professional and nationally certified levels of coaching.
- Monitored training to match play ratios
- Minimum playing time standards
- Maximum match play
- On and off field development elements and
- Certified medical staff to all its participants.
This provincial wide development program, which includes a seven month evaluation process, ultimately selects a total of 144 male and female players from the ages of U13 through U16.
Once selected, these players enter a responsible but intense professional training and development environment. This environment includes domestic and international experiential soccer travel opportunities. These development focused trips have been created to provide the best possible opportunities for players to experience and benefit from the travel and training environment they may encounter at the international level of play.
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DRAFT - 2008 Provincial Teams Program Outline
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| Under 13 Female Program |
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Under 13 Male Program |
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Location |
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Date |
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| May 9-11-08 |
Program Development Camp |
DDC - Kelowna |
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May 2-4-08 |
Program Development Camp |
DDC - Kamloops |
| May 22-25-08 |
Nike Tournament |
Portland, Oregon |
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May 22-25-08 |
Nike Tournament |
Portland, Oregon |
| June 13-15-08 |
Program Development Camp |
DDC - Lower Island / Shawnigan Lake |
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June 20-22-08 |
Program Development Camp |
DDC - Campbell River |
| June TBA |
Program Development Camp |
Lower Mainland - TBA |
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June TBA-08 |
Program Development Camp |
Lower Mainland - TBA |
| July 17-27-08 |
Program Development Trip |
Germany |
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July 17-27-08 |
Program Development Trip |
Germany |
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| Under 14 Female Program |
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Under 14 Male Program |
| Date |
Event |
Location |
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Date |
Event |
Location |
| May 2-4-08 |
Program Develoment Camp |
DDC - Campbell River |
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May 9-11-08 |
Program Development Camp |
DDC - Lower Island (Victoria) |
| May 29-June 8-08 |
Program Development Trip |
Germany |
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May 16-27-08 |
Program Development Trip |
Guadalajara, Mexico |
| June 20-22-08 |
Program Develoment Camp |
Lower Mainland - TBA |
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June 20-22-08 |
Program Development Camp |
Lower Mainland - TBA |
| July 9-13-08 |
Program Development Camp |
California, USA |
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July 9-13-08 |
Program Development Trip |
California, USA |
| July 19-27-08 |
National Championship |
Sherwood Park, Alberta |
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July 19-27-08 |
National Championship |
Brossard, Quebec |
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| Under 15 Female Program |
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Under 15 Male Program |
| Date |
Event |
Location |
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Date |
Event |
Location |
| May 2-4-08 |
Program Development Camp |
DDC - Vernon |
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May 2-4-08 |
Program Development Camp |
DDC - Kamloops |
| May 22-25-08 |
Nike Tournament |
Portland, Oregon |
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May 22-25-08 |
Nike Tournament |
Portland, Oregon |
| June 6-8-08 |
Program Development Camp |
DDC - Lower Island / Shawnigan Lake |
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June 20-22-08 |
Program Development Camp |
DDC - Campbell River |
| June 13-15-08 |
Program Develoment Camp |
Lower Mainland - TBA |
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June TBA-08 |
Program Development Camp |
Lower Mainland - TBA |
| July 17-27-08 |
Program Development Trip |
Germany |
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July 17-27-08 |
Program Development Trip |
Germany |
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| Under 16 Female Program |
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Under 16 Male Program |
| Date |
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Location |
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Date |
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| May 9-11-08 |
Program Development Camp |
DDC - Kelowna |
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May 9-11-08 |
Program Development Camp |
Lower Mainland - TBA |
| May 29-June 8-08 |
Program Development Trip |
Germany |
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May 16-27-08 |
Program Development Trip |
Guadalajara, Mexico |
| June 20-22-08 |
Program Develoment Camp |
Lower Mainland - TBA |
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June 20-22-08 |
Program Development Camp |
DDC - Lower Island / Shawnigan Lake |
| July 9-13-08 |
Program Development Camp |
California, USA |
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July 9-13-08 |
Program Development Trip |
California, USA |
| July 19-27-08 |
National Championship |
Sherwood Park, Alberta |
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July 19-27-08 |
National Championship |
Brossard, Quebec |
PLEASE NOTE:
Provincial Teams Program dates and location are subject to change with confirmations pending.
If a player is successfully selected to one of the BCSA Provincial Team Programs, is there a cost?
Approximately 10 years ago the BCSA Membership (districts, who represent the clubs, who in turn represent the players) voted in favour of the Provincial Program to be a stand alone, pay as you pay program. Therefore, YES there is a cost associated with each program; however the program fee is based on a cost recovery formula which means each player only covers the cost for them to be apart of the program.
It is the goal of the British Columbia Soccer Association to continue the growth and provide standards for a recognized Provincial Teams Program.
This will provide the elite soccer players in British Columbia an opportunity to reach their full potential within the overall British Columbia Soccer Association / Canadian Soccer Association model for development, which supports the CSA Long Term Development Model.
CLICK HERE to read more detailed information on the CSA Long Term Development Model
"We are pleased to see over the years how the BCSA’s program has advanced on numerous levels and helped produce a number of talented players, many of which have gone on to the Male and Female U17 and U20 Canadian National Youth Teams Program." said Michael Findlay Senior Staff Coach and Director of Football Development. “It is a complement to a number of individuals throughout our province that these types of accomplishments have occurred and demonstrate the positive direction it has taken and we will continue to strive to be the leader in Canada at this level of programming”
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| BCSA Provincial Teams Program Coaching Staff |
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The British Columbia Soccer Association is pleased to announce the appointment of the 2007 / 2008 Provincial Teams Program Coaching Staff. These individuals are an integral part of the overall development of players within British Columbia, including the club and District Development Centre Program. These coaches are responsible for the scouting, evaluation, training and final selection of players for the Provincial Teams Program at their respective age groups.
The British Columbia Soccer Association are once again pleased to provide this level of programming to British Columbia's aspiring players. The coaches look forward to working with players throughout British Columbia.
With the following Coaching Staff appointments for the 2007 / 2008 Provincial Teams Program, the Technical Department look forward to further advance the overall growth of the Provincial Teams Program by providing quality and consistencey for the players through the qualified, experienced and dedicated coaching staff.
In addition the British Columbia Soccer Association is pleased to have six full time professional staff coaches within the 2007 / 2008 Provincial Teams Program to assistant in the guidance and overall development of the players and coaches within the program.
The following are the officially appointed Head Coaches for the 2007 / 2008 Provincial Teams Program.
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BOYS
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GIRLS
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Under 13
Head Coach - David Shankland
BCSA Staff Coach
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Under 13
Head Coach - Steve Weston
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Under 14
Head Coach - Mark Parker
BCSA Senior Staff Coach
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Under 14
Head Coach - Ken Garraway
DDC Partner Coach
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Under 15
Head Coach - Rob Csabai
BCSA Staff Coach
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Under 15
Head Coach - Mark Rogers
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Under 16
Head Coach - Michael Findlay
BCSA Senior Staff Coach
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The following are the officially appointed Assistant Coaches for the 2007 / 2008 Provincial Teams Program. In addition to assisting the Head Coaches with scouting, evaluation, training and final selection of players for the Provincial Teams Program at their respective age groups, these coaches will be participating in the NEW BCSA Coaching Development initiative - The Coaching Advancement Program. CLICK HERE for further details.
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BOYS
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GIRLS
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Under 13
Assistant Coach - Rich Fagan
Club Coach
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Under 13
Assistant Coach - Charlaine Robinson
Club Coach
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Under 14
Assistant Coach - Dante Zanatta
DDC Head Coach
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Under 14
Assistant Coach - George Pacheco
Club Coach
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Under 15
Assistant Coach – Nenad Ceranic
Club Coach
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Under 15
Assistant Coach - Gary Moody
Club Coach
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Under 16
Assistant Coach - Roy Tufnail
DDC Head Coach
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Under 16
Assistant Coach – Elvis Antoine
Club Coach
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| How do I become involved as a member of the team staff within the BCSA Provincial Teams Program? |
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Annually the BCSA Technical Department reviews applications for individuals who are interested in any of the positions associated with the operation of a team.
Head Coach
Assistant Coach
Team Manager
We are currently accepting applications for Team Manager positions for the 2007-2008 Provincial Teams Program.
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Provincial Teams Program
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Team Manager - Job Posting - 2007/2008
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Provincial Teams Program
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Team Manager - Application Form - 2007/2008 - PDF
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Provincial Teams Program
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Team Manager - Application Form - 2007/2008 - WORD
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We are NO LONGER accepting applications for Head and Assistant Coach positions for the 2007-2008 Provincial Teams Program. However for your reference below is the job descriptions and application form.
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Provincial Teams Program
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Head & Assistant Coaches - Job Posting - 2007/2008
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Provincial Teams Program
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Head & Assistant Coaches - Application Form - 2007/2008
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