Development teams

The information below pertains to the 2012 Development Team Program which saw 150 players take part in the Highlanders' Spring program. A great start to our team / travel programs. Thank you all for making it such a success and we are already looking forward to our 2013 Spring program.

2012 Development Team Program

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Registration for Teams Now Closed ...

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With Phase #1 and Phase #2 nearly complete, we now look forward to a successful Phase #3 (Development Team Program) beginning on April 29th.

The Academy in 2011 and 2012 has involved two phases. Phases #1 and # 2 were designed primarily as training & development phases (each phase included 12 sessions - 24 weeks).

Phase #3 will be a competitive developmental segment where players will train twice per week in age group Development Teams in order to play several exhibition games and attend two summer tournaments/exchanges either in the lower mainland or in Washington (Where numbers require, teams may be tiered or players asked to play up or down and age group). Players may participate in Phase #3 even if they have not taken part in Phase #1 or Phase #2.

An outline of the program is shown below.

Optional ACADEMY STYLE PROGRAM

There remains the option in Phase #3 for players to register for 'Academy Style' one training session per week for $350.00 if they cannot make to all sessions and games/tournaments because of other commitments. For this option click HERE and select 'Academy/Prospects 2011-2012' when you register.

Development Team SCHEDULE

Click HERE for full training schedule.

New REFERRAL PROGRAM

Please click HERE to see more information on the Highlanders' Academy REFERRAL Program which will help you save on your future registrations

Training KIT

All players are required to train in Highlanders' equipment. If players have been part of the Highlanders' programs they will not have to purchase additional KIT.

Development Team STAFF

Academy Director: Neil Sedgwick
Male Development Director: Steve Simonson
Goalkeeper Development: Bob Stankov
Staff Coaches: Highest Level Educators and Community Coaches (Nick Gilbert, Frank Woods, JJ Atterbury, Wes Barrett, Dom Butcher) along with Senior Highlanders Player (PDL & W-League).

Please call us at 250-590-8432 for further inquiries.

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Program	VHFC U10 Program (U10 Players will join the U12 training Sessions)	VHFC U12, U14, U16 Programs
Start/Finish:	Sunday, April 29th - Saturday, July 7th	Sunday, April 29th - Saturday, July 7th
Overview
Sessions:	28 + Sessions	28 + Sessions
Breakdown:	2 Training Sessions / Week (18 training Sessions + approximately 4 local exhibition games + 6 games versus Mainland Programs and/or Tournament Teams).	2 Training Sessions / Week (18 training Sessions + approximately 4 local exhibition games + 6 games versus Mainland Programs & within Tournaments).
Coaches:	All teams coached by Neil Sedgwick, Steve Simonson, and VHFC staff consisting of but not exclusive to Nick Gilbert, Dominic Butcher, Wes Barrett	All teams coached by Neil Sedgwick, Steve Simonson, and VHFC staff consisting of but not exclusive to Nick Gilbert, Dominic Butcher, Wes Barrett
Goalkeepers:	Professional Goalkeeper training will be provided by Bob Stankov and VHFC Goalkeeper Academy Staff. Goalkeepers will train with Bob and his staff in each of their age group training sessions. The U14 and U16 goalkeepers will also receive a third training session on Sunday at 5:30 p.m. at Braefoot.	Professional Goalkeeper training will be provided by Bob Stankov and VHFC Goalkeeper Academy Staff. Goalkeepers will train with Bob and his staff in each of their age group training sessions. The U14 and U16 goalkeepers will also receive a third training session on Sunday at 5:30 p.m. at Braefoot.
MLS Game:	TBD - If an exhibition trip to the Lower Mainland coincides with a Whitecaps game we will attend the game as a group. Cost of game ticket not within the program fee.	TBD - If an exhibition trip to the Lower Mainland coincides with a Whitecaps game we will attend the game as a group. Cost of game ticket not within the program fee.
PDL Game:	Development Team Wrap Up at Highlanders Men's PDL Game at RAP on Saturday July 7th, 7:00 p.m. kick off. Working to secure small sided tournament at 5:30 p.m. prior to PDL game.	Development Team Wrap Up at Highlanders Men's PDL Game at RAP on Saturday July 7th, 7:00 p.m. kick off. Working to secure small sided tournament at 5:30 p.m. prior to PDL game.
W-League Game:	TBD	TBD
Exhibitions:	Approx. 4 exhibition opportunities locally.	Approx. 4 exhibition opportunities locally.
Tournament #1:	Arranging tournament with clubs in Lower Mainland. (Exhibition tournament to use for game development).	Arranging tournament with clubs in Lower Mainland. (Exhibition tournament to use for game development).
Tournament #2:	TBD	Skagit - Firecracker June 15-17 (Mt. Vernon, WA)
Program Focus:	U10 ('02-03 born): Learning to Train of Canadian Soccer Association's Long Term Player Development Model. To introduce player to The Highlanders' Way which involves the introduction of our Essential Techniques and early introduction to decision making.	U12 ('00-'01 born): Learning to Train moving into Training to Train of Canadian Soccer Association's Long Term Player Development Model. To introduce player to The Highlanders' Way which involves the introduction of our Essential Techniques and development of tactical decision making in small sided games and the transfer to the larger field. U14 ('98-'99 born) & U16 ('96-'97): Training to Train toward Training to Compete phase of Canadian Soccer Association's Long Term Player Development Model. To introduce player to The Highlanders' Way which involves expanding upon the Essential Techniques, Essential Principles of attack and defense with their application to the 11-aside game.
Fees:	$450.00 +HST Additional travel expenses for tournaments and away games.	$525.00 +HST Additional travel expenses for tournaments and away games.
Registration Deadline:	In order to organize teams and register early for tournaments we encourage you to register as soon as possible, however our deadline for registration is April 15th.	In order to organize teams and register early for tournaments we encourage you to register as soon as possible, however our deadline for registration is April 15th.
Information Meeting:	April 16th; Location TBD.	April 16th; Location TBD.