Youth Leadership

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VAFC’s Youth Leadership program provides an opportunity for players to grow their leadership skills both on and off the field, while giving back to their soccer community. The program builds on VAFC’s commitment to player development— not only on the field but in the community.

Launched in 2018-19 season, the Youth Leadership program includes the Youth Referee program a Youth Leadership Council, Youth Assistant Coach program, and Player Scholarship.

YOUTH COACHES WANTED

2023/24 Fall/Winter Soccer Season

VAFC wants to reach out to the talented players on the U16 – U18 teams providing them with an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact in out soccer community.  A ‘Youth Coach’ is a productive way to earn community service hours while being a role model for younger players.  VAFC believes your passion for the game and your skills on the field make you the perfect candidate(s) to inspire and support our younger players while also supporting our current volunteer, parent coaches.

Why is Youth Coaching rewarding?

1)    Share your passion and expertise of the game:  As a volunteer coach, you’ll have the chance to pass on your love for soccer by demonstrating your knowledge and skills.
2)    Leadership Opportunity:  Take on a leadership role and positively impact young lives by instilling important values like teamwork, discipline and sportsmanship.
3)    Community Engagement:  Contribute to the local community by fostering a sense of connection and sense of belonging.
4)    Volunteer hours:  We recognize volunteer hours are often encouraged/required by schools for graduation and we feel this is a great opportunity to gain those hours by doing something you have a passion for.

Youth Coach ‘Applications for the 2023/2024 Season’ is NOW OPEN : Sign-up today.
The deadline for all requests is Dec. 31, 2023.

If you have any questions or concerns about the ‘Youth Coaching’ program please contact Mark or George directly by email.

Mark Choi
Youth Programs Director
Email: youthprograms@vafc.ca

George Mrsic
Operations Manager
Email: operations@vafc.ca

Player Scholarship

Each year VAFC offers a player graduating from high school a scholarship to recognize her or his leadership and community contributions.

The application for the 2023/2024 season is will open shortly and will remain open until March 31st, 2024.

Scholarship and application details here.

Youth Referees

Become a certified referee and sign up as a paid referee for VAFC games.

You may become a Small-Sided Referee if you are 12 years or older. If you take an Entry Level Referee Clinic, you may become a Youth Referee (min. age 14) or District Referee (min. age 16).

Learn more about Referee Development.

FOUNDING MEMBERS OF THE VAFC YOUTH COUNCIL (2019-20 TERM)

  • William Garnett
  • Mikah Nanson
  • Isabella Pellizzari
  • Ivan Sherbot
  • Lilith Wearing