VanU Academy - FALL 2025


The Academy is VanU’s professional coaching arm.  It is responsible for program, player, and coach training, and development for all youth players, teams, and coaches. The Academy also develops and operates additional training programs for those players wanting enhanced skills and tactical training. It operates under the oversight of the Technical Committee which reports through the chair to the Board of Directors. It is run by the Technical Director who reports to the Executive Director.  The Technical Director hires professional Technical Lead coaches and staff coaches to develop and operate its programs.  The Academy supplies professional staff to assist in the operation of First Kicks and Divisional teams. The Academy attempts to offer extra training programs for all levels of play if there is sufficient demand.  These programs are offered in the evenings during the week while in season.  It also offers week long daytime mid-term break and summer camps.

The VanU FC Fall Academy is open to all U8-U16 VanU FC players (born between 2018 to 2010) depending on the academy. 

Registration


  • Please note that we do not take requests for players to be in the same group as friends.
  • U11-U13 boys and girls VanU Plus teams DO NOT need to register as Fall Academy is already included in their registration fee.

 Fall Academy  

Fall Academy Programming

This Fall, VanU is pleased to be offering the following Academy programs:

  • Monday Night Development Academy (players born 2010 - 2018)
  • Wednesday Night Development Academy (players born 2012 - 2018)
  • Monday Goalkeeper Academy (players born 2010 - 2018)
  • Friday Shooting & Finishing Academy (players born 2010 - 2018)
  • Friday Goalkeeper Academy (players born 2010 - 2018) 

Monday Night Development Academy

This program will see players take part in a general warm, move into their groups and go through three activities during their time with us. One activity will focus on a technical aspect of the game; Passing, Ball Control, Dribbling, etc, one activity will help players develop their coordination, and footwork and the final activity will be a themed Small Sided game. 

NameDayFieldTimeAge GroupDates
 Fee (includes Academy jersey)
Monday Night Development AcademyMondayUBC Mini Field

5pm - 6pm
2017 & 2018 born playersSept. 8, 15, 22, 29
Oct. 6, 20, 27
Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24

$300
Monday Night Development AcademyMondayUBC Mini Field6pm - 7pm2015 & 2016 born playersSept. 8, 15, 22, 29
Oct. 6, 20, 27
Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24
$300
Monday Night Development Academy
Monday
UBC Mini Field7pm - 8pm2013 & 2014 born playersSept. 8, 15, 22, 29 
Oct. 6, 20, 27
Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24
$300
Monday Night Development Academy MondayUBC Mini Field8pm - 9pm2010 - 2012 born playersSept. 8, 15, 22, 29
Oct. 6, 20, 27
Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24
$300

Wednesday Night Development Academy

This program will see players take part in a general warm, move into their groups and go through three activities during their time with us. One activity will focus on a technical aspect of the game; Passing, Ball Control, Dribbling, etc, one activity will help players develop their coordination, and footwork and the final activity will be a themed Small Sided game. 

Groups may vary from week to week as the staff try to ensure players are challenged enough but ultimately these groups are always dependent on optimal sizes and attendance determines that.

Name
Day
FieldTimeAge GroupDatesFee (includes Academy jersey)
Wednesday Night Development AcademyWednesdayMemorial South Turf5:30pm - 6:30pm2012 - 2018 born Girls and BoysSept. 10, 17, 24
Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Nov. 5, 12, 19

$300

VanU Shooting & Finishing Academy

This program is designed to ensure players taking part get a maximum amount of repetitions in and around the goal. The curriculum will be a variety of finishing activities and game-like scenarios where they can fine tune their goal scoring skills. Training groups are fluid and players will be grouped with like minded players to maximize their experience within the program.

NameDayFieldTimeAge GroupDates
Fee (includes Academy jersey)
Shooting & Finishing AcademyFridayUBC Ken Woods Field5pm - 6:15pm2015 - 2018 born Girls and BoysSept. 12, 19, 26
Oct. 3, 17, 24
Nov. 7, 14, 21,
28
Dec. 5

$371.50
Shooting & Finishing Academy
FridayUBC Ken Woods Field6:15pm - 7:30pm2010 - 2014 born Girls and BoysSept. 12, 19, 26
Oct. 3, 17, 24
Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28
Dec. 5

$371.50

VanU Goalkeeper Academy

This program is designed for trained or aspiring goalkeepers who are looking for GK-based skill acquisition through high repetition, game-realistic situations, and dynamic problem solving. The curriculum will involve all fundamental GK skills including (but not limited to) footwork, handling, diving, high balls/crosses, 1v1s, reaction saves, distribution, and general shot-stopping techniques. The program will involve consistent training groups where individual coaches can track each players progress and give in-depth feedback pertaining to their long-term development.

NameDayFieldTimeAge GroupDatesFee (includes Academy jersey)
Goalkeeper AcademyMonday UBC Mini Field5pm - 6pm2016 - 2018 born playersSept. 8, 15, 22, 29
Oct. 6, 20, 27
Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24

$300
Goalkeeper AcademyMondayUBC Mini Field
6pm - 7pm2013 - 2015 born playersSept. 8, 15, 22, 29
Oct. 6, 20, 27
Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24

$300
Goalkeeper Academy
MondayUBC Mini Field7pm - 8pm2010 - 2012 born playersSept. 8, 15, 22, 29
Oct. 6, 20, 27
Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24
$300
Goalkeeper Academy
FridayUBC Ken Woods Field
5pm - 6:15pm
2015 - 2018 born playersSept. 12, 19, 26
Oct. 3, 17, 24
Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28
Dec. 5

$371.50
Goalkeeper Academy
FridayUBC Ken Woods Field6:15pm - 7:30pm
2010 - 2014 born playersSept. 12, 19, 26
Oct. 3, 17, 24
Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28
Dec. 5

$371.50

Spaces are limited!








Fall Monday Goalkeeper Academy  

VanU Goalkeeper Academy (GKA)

This program is designed for trained or aspiring goalkeepers who are looking for GK based skill acquisition through high repetition, game realistic situations, and dynamic problem solving. The curriculum will involve all fundamental GK skills including (but not limited to) footwork, handling, diving, high balls/crosses, 1v1s, reaction saves, distribution, and general shot stopping techniques. The program will involve consistent training groups where individual coaches can track each players progress and give in depth feedback pertaining to their long term development.

NameDayFieldTimeAge GroupDatesFee
Goalkeeper AcademyFridayUHill Secondary5:30pm-6:45pmU9-U15
(2015-2009)
Sept. 15, 22
Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27
Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24
Dec. 1
$327.50
Goalkeeper AcademyFridayUHill Secondary6:45pm-8:00pmU16-U18
(2008-2006)
Sept. 15, 22
Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27
Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24
Dec. 1
$327.50

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Spaces are limited!



Fall Academy Programming

This Fall, VanU is pleased to be offering the following Academy programs:

  • Monday Night Development Academy (players born 2010 - 2018)
  • Wednesday Night Development Academy (players born 2012 - 2018)
  • Monday Goalkeeper Academy (players born 2010 - 2018)
  • Friday Shooting & Finishing Academy (players born 2010 - 2018)
  • Friday Goalkeeper Academy (players born 2010 - 2018) 

Monday Night Development Academy

This program will see players take part in a general warm, move into their groups and go through three activities during their time with us. One activity will focus on a technical aspect of the game; Passing, Ball Control, Dribbling, etc, one activity will help players develop their coordination, and footwork and the final activity will be a themed Small Sided game. 

NameDayFieldTimeAge GroupDates
 Fee (includes Academy jersey)
Monday Night Development AcademyMondayUBC Mini Field

5pm - 6pm
2017 & 2018 born playersSept. 8, 15, 22, 29
Oct. 6, 20, 27
Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24

$300
Monday Night Development AcademyMondayUBC Mini Field6pm - 7pm2015 & 2016 born playersSept. 8, 15, 22, 29
Oct. 6, 20, 27
Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24
$300
Monday Night Development Academy
Monday
UBC Mini Field7pm - 8pm2013 & 2014 born playersSept. 8, 15, 22, 29 
Oct. 6, 20, 27
Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24
$300
Monday Night Development Academy MondayUBC Mini Field8pm - 9pm2010 - 2012 born playersSept. 8, 15, 22, 29
Oct. 6, 20, 27
Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24
$300

Wednesday Night Development Academy

This program will see players take part in a general warm, move into their groups and go through three activities during their time with us. One activity will focus on a technical aspect of the game; Passing, Ball Control, Dribbling, etc, one activity will help players develop their coordination, and footwork and the final activity will be a themed Small Sided game. 

Groups may vary from week to week as the staff try to ensure players are challenged enough but ultimately these groups are always dependent on optimal sizes and attendance determines that.

Name
Day
FieldTimeAge GroupDatesFee (includes Academy jersey)
Wednesday Night Development AcademyWednesdayMemorial South Turf5:30pm - 6:30pm2012 - 2018 born Girls and BoysSept. 10, 17, 24
Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Nov. 5, 12, 19

$300

VanU Shooting & Finishing Academy

This program is designed to ensure players taking part get a maximum amount of repetitions in and around the goal. The curriculum will be a variety of finishing activities and game-like scenarios where they can fine tune their goal scoring skills. Training groups are fluid and players will be grouped with like minded players to maximize their experience within the program.

NameDayFieldTimeAge GroupDates
Fee (includes Academy jersey)
Shooting & Finishing AcademyFridayUBC Ken Woods Field5pm - 6:15pm2015 - 2018 born Girls and BoysSept. 12, 19, 26
Oct. 3, 17, 24
Nov. 7, 14, 21,
28
Dec. 5

$371.50
Shooting & Finishing Academy
FridayUBC Ken Woods Field6:15pm - 7:30pm2010 - 2014 born Girls and BoysSept. 12, 19, 26
Oct. 3, 17, 24
Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28
Dec. 5

$371.50

VanU Goalkeeper Academy

This program is designed for trained or aspiring goalkeepers who are looking for GK-based skill acquisition through high repetition, game-realistic situations, and dynamic problem solving. The curriculum will involve all fundamental GK skills including (but not limited to) footwork, handling, diving, high balls/crosses, 1v1s, reaction saves, distribution, and general shot-stopping techniques. The program will involve consistent training groups where individual coaches can track each players progress and give in-depth feedback pertaining to their long-term development.

NameDayFieldTimeAge GroupDatesFee (includes Academy jersey)
Goalkeeper AcademyMonday UBC Mini Field5pm - 6pm2016 - 2018 born playersSept. 8, 15, 22, 29
Oct. 6, 20, 27
Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24

$300
Goalkeeper AcademyMondayUBC Mini Field
6pm - 7pm2013 - 2015 born playersSept. 8, 15, 22, 29
Oct. 6, 20, 27
Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24

$300
Goalkeeper Academy
MondayUBC Mini Field7pm - 8pm2010 - 2012 born playersSept. 8, 15, 22, 29
Oct. 6, 20, 27
Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24
$300
Goalkeeper Academy
FridayUBC Ken Woods Field
5pm - 6:15pm
2015 - 2018 born playersSept. 12, 19, 26
Oct. 3, 17, 24
Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28
Dec. 5

$371.50
Goalkeeper Academy
FridayUBC Ken Woods Field6:15pm - 7:30pm
2010 - 2014 born playersSept. 12, 19, 26
Oct. 3, 17, 24
Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28
Dec. 5

$371.50

Spaces are limited!








VanU Goalkeeper Academy (GKA)

This program is designed for trained or aspiring goalkeepers who are looking for GK based skill acquisition through high repetition, game realistic situations, and dynamic problem solving. The curriculum will involve all fundamental GK skills including (but not limited to) footwork, handling, diving, high balls/crosses, 1v1s, reaction saves, distribution, and general shot stopping techniques. The program will involve consistent training groups where individual coaches can track each players progress and give in depth feedback pertaining to their long term development.

NameDayFieldTimeAge GroupDatesFee
Goalkeeper AcademyFridayUHill Secondary5:30pm-6:45pmU9-U15
(2015-2009)
Sept. 15, 22
Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27
Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24
Dec. 1
$327.50
Goalkeeper AcademyFridayUHill Secondary6:45pm-8:00pmU16-U18
(2008-2006)
Sept. 15, 22
Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27
Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24
Dec. 1
$327.50

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