January 10, 2025

Registration Opens for Canada Soccer’s Advanced Coach Education Program

BC Soccer is pleased to announce that registration is now open for Canada Soccer's 2025 Advanced Coach Education Program (ACEP). This is a fantastic opportunity for BC coaches to develop their knowledge and skills to further advance their coaching careers.

What's New for BC Coaches in 2025

The 2025 ACEP program offers a variety of workshops, including:

Children's Diploma: Specifically designed for coaches who work with young players, this diploma will provide you with the tools and knowledge to help children develop a love for the game and reach their full potential.
B Diploma: This program is ideal for coaches who want to take their coaching to the next level. You'll gain valuable experience in coaching competitive youth players.
Goalkeeper Diploma: Take your expertise in goalkeeping to the next level with this specialized diploma program.
A Diploma: focused on developing and refining the student coach's capacity to meet the demands of coaching elite youth and top level senior amateur players in a performance environment.

Coaches that participate in the ACEP program will become more qualified with the latest knowledge and techniques which will aid in player development as well as club reputation.

How to Register

Applicants are required to hold a valid Canada Soccer C License to be eligible for ACEP courses. The application window is open until March 31, 2025.

For more information, including workshop syllabi, dates, and locations, please visit migmultidev-canada-soccer.pantheonsite.io/coach.

Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity to invest in your coaching development and the future of soccer in British Columbia!

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BC Soccer Association

Established in 1904, BC Soccer is the largest provincial sports organization (PSO) in BC and the third largest soccer-specific PSO in Canada with over 150,000 participants, consisting of registered players, coaches, referees, administrators and soccer leaders. As a professional not-for-profit society and a member of Canada Soccer, BC Soccer is committed to providing the widest opportunities for existing and potential participants, as well as provide support in the most effective and appropriate way for current players, parents, volunteers, member clubs, leagues, and districts.

Safe Sport Statement

BC Soccer believes that everyone involved in soccer has the right to participate in safe and inclusive environments free of abuse, harassment, discrimination, and to enjoy the sport at whatever level or capacity they participate in. The welfare of everyone involved in soccer is the foremost consideration and in particular, the protection of children in the sport is the responsibility of everyone involved.