WFC Super Y Affiliates
The Vancouver Whitecaps FC (WFC) operate in the United Soccer Leagues (USL), which includes a Men’s franchise in the USL First Division, a Women’s franchise in the USL W-League, and a Youth franchise in the USL Super Y League. Through the partnership and governance of the British Columbia Soccer Association (BCSA), the Vancouver Whitecaps operate in the Super Y League in BC.
The Super Y League is a series of regional divisions within a North American league containing the premier clubs and players from the U.S. and Canada. Division winners across North America compete for Super Y Championships in Florida scheduled in November.
Within the BC Soccer Player Development Model and under the Whitecaps FC umbrella, the Whitecaps have used their Super Y League status to create “WFC Affiliates” to operate Super Y League teams. These new Whitecaps “WFC Affiliates” are made up of districts, clubs, partners, and professional coaches with a goal of providing additional and regional competitive opportunities for both players and coaches.
Coastal WFC and Mountain WFC operate as Whitecaps “WFC Affiliate” teams in ages from U13 to U16 for boys and girls. Surrey WFC has been added as a third “WFC Affiliate” in 2008, which will operate teams in ages U13 to U14 for boys and girls.
Coastal WFC is a regional affiliate spanning several districts and clubs including Delta, Surrey, Richmond and Vancouver. Mountain WFC covers districts and clubs in Burnaby, Coquitlam, Vancouver, North Vancouver and West Vancouver. Surrey WFC primarily spans five member clubs including Guildford Athletic Club (GAC), Surrey United Soccer Club (SUSC), Surrey Breakers Athletic Association (SBAA), Surrey Youth Soccer Association (SYSA), and Whalley Soccer Club (WSC).
A goal of the WFC Affiliates is to foster collaboration between partner clubs within their affiliate to provide development opportunities for players and coaches. Players and coaches are encouraged to participate within their official affiliate areas. However, in the spirit of player development and more enhanced development opportunities for players across the Lower Mainland, there are no geographic boundaries or player movement restrictions between affiliates.
Whitecaps staff are closely associated with these new Whitecaps “WFC Affiliates”, and along with BCSA staff, evaluate players from these regional “WFC Affiliate” teams during the spring and summer Super Y League season for future opportunities.
WFC Affiliates are managed by Whitecaps FC and governed by the BCSA. Whitecaps FC development Manager Matt Holbrook manages the overall program, and works closely with the WFC Affiliates. All WFC Affiliates manage their operations following the 2008 “WFC Affiliate Operations Manual” for the season. Each Affiliate includes an Operation Committee composed of members from participating clubs, a General Manager which is the main contact, and a Technical Director who oversees the coaching staff.
Joining Coastal, Mountain and Surrey in Super Y-League Northwest Division play this summer will be Abbotsford, Okanagan, and Victoria, along with American opposition from Seattle, Spokane, Yakima and Evergreen. All teams will compete for the opportunity to represent the Northwest Division at the Super Y-League North American Finals in Florida.
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Quick links to WFC Affiliates
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Mountain WFC here
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Coastal WFC here
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Surrey WFC here
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U13 Boys - Darren Rath – Head Coach Mountain WFC
CSA National B licence
Associate Coach, Capilano College men’s team (6 years)
Assistant Coach, BC Provincial team program (4 years)
Head Coach, Senior girls and Junior boys at Argyle Secondary
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U14 Boys - Andrea Agnoloni – Head Coach Mountain WFC
CSA National B licence
BCSA Goalkeeper Diploma Instructor
TD for North Vancouver Lions Gate Soccer since 2001
NSSDC Goalkeeper Coach
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U15 Boys - Tony Francisco – Head Coach Mountain WFC
Provincial B licence
Head coach Mountain WFC U15 boys in 2007
Previous Assistant Coach for 3 years, Vancouver Whitecaps men’s team
Whitecaps summer camp coach, and previous academy staff coach.
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U16 Boys - Les Krivak – Head Coach Mountain WFC
National B license
Whitecaps Prospects coach 2007
Metro Ford coach for 8 years
Player/coach for Sloan FC, FVSL
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U13 Girls - Chris Venditti – Head Coach Mountain WFC
NSCAA National License (US)
Staff coach, SBAA academy 2005-08
Staff coach, NSSDC 2004-08
SBAA women’s program Head Coach, 1998-2004
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U14 Girls - Adam Day – Head Coach Mountain WFC
UEFA coaching badges, level 1/2/3
Coached with Charlton Athletic and Arsenal FC academy
NSSDC Staff Coach
Former all American (NAIA) player
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U15 Girls - Carlo Alberti – Head Coach Mountain WFC
Provincial B license
Cliff Avenue Head Coach, U16 girls
BCSA IPL U14 girls Head Coach
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U16 Girls - Richard Goddard – Head Coach Mountain WFC
Provincial B license
Former Goalkeeper coach, University of Ottawa
Former professional player with the Whitecaps, Toronto Lynx
Player with Trinidad and Tobago U20 and National team
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Quick links to WFC Affiliates
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Mountain WFC here
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Coastal WFC here
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Surrey WFC here
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U13 Boys - Carl Valentine - Head Coach Coastal WFC
CSA National B Coaching Certification
Former Head Coach of the North Shore Development Centre
Vancouver Whitecap Player 1979- 1983;
Member of Canadian National Team- World Cup 1986
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U14 Boys - Gregor Young - Head Coach Coastal WFC
CSA National B Coaching Certification; BCSA Certified Instructor
Technical Director of Pt. Grey Soccer Club since 2003;
Former National Team Player (U19 and Men's team);
Former CSL player with Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton
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U15 Boys - Mark McQueen - Head Coach Coastal WFC
CSA National B Coaching Certification; BCSA Certified Instructor
Peace Arch SC Head Coach, Men's Premier, and Pacific Coast League.
Former AYR United FC U18 Youth Player (Scotland)
Former Troon Juniors FC Senior Player (Scotland)velopment Centre
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U16 Boys - Dennis Kindel - Head Coach Coastal WFC
CSA National B Coaching Certification; BCSA Certified Instructor
Technical Director of Pt. Grey Soccer Club since 2003;
Former National Team Player (U19 and Men's team);
Former CSL player with Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton
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U13 Girls - Ajit Braich – Head Coach Coastal WFC
CSA National A Coaching Certification
Former Provincial Team Coach
Coaching Certification Course Conductor
Peace Arch Soccer Club and Semiahmoo SC Technical Director
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U14 Girls - Sandi Potis – Head Coach Coastal WFC
Former Vancouver Whitecap, Toronto Lynks and UBC player
Whitecaps Academy Coach
Currently coaching in the Westside Player Development Academy
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U15 Girls - Colin Elmes – Head Coach Coastal WFC
CSA National B Coaching Certification
Former Provincial Team Coach; UBC Varsity Player 1991 to 1996;
National U19 Youth Pool player;
Co-founder and Director of Total Soccer Systems
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U16 Girls - Jag Sajan – Head Coach Coastal WFC
Former BCSA Provincial Player
University of Victoria 2001-2005 (All Canadian Allstar, Western Canadian Allstar, 2004 National Champion)
Vancouver Whitecaps player 2005
Vancouver Whitecaps Academy and Summer Program Coach
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Quick links to WFC Affiliates
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Mountain WFC here
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Coastal WFC here
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Surrey WFC here
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U13 Boys - Frank McCann - Head Coach Surrey WFC
Community Coach Senior certification
Currently the Surrey United U15 boys metro coach
Former High School and Men’s Premier coach
Surrey Youth coach for 25 years
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U14 Boys - Paolo Serafini – Head Coach Surrey WFC
Provincial “B” Licence
Surrey Youth Soccer Association Staff Coach
Head Coach, Quesnel Youth Soccer Association
BCSA IPL Head CoachC License
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U13 Girls - Sukhi Sandhu - Head Coach Surrey WFC
BCSA C License
Whalley SC U14 Boys Metro
Coach of 4 provincial cup champions in last 7 years
Collegiate Camp coach at Duke, Santa Barbara, and Indiana University
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U14 Girls - Dave Irvine – Head Coach Surrey WFC
CSA "A" License
Surrey Youth Soccer Association Technical Director
BCSA Staff Coach BCSA for 6 years
BCSA Coaching Course Conductor
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Quick links to WFC Affiliates
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Mountain WFC here
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Coastal WFC here
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Surrey WFC here
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