Spring Academy

VanU Academy - Spring 2024 Registration Now Open!

Mondays: *New* Development Academy or Coed League

Fridays: Striker or Goalkeeper

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.

This program is aimed at Van U players who are keen and want a high level program through the spring.

*New* VanU Development Academy

This program is a blend of last year's Technical Skills Academy and our Small Sided Games academy. Throughout their time with us, players will work on a variety of individualized activities and always end with a small sided game. 

We are looking forward to the revamped program which will offer members the best of both previously run programs!

*New* Coed League

The club is excited to announce the creation of our internal “coed league”.   Teams will take part in a scheduled season where standings and goal scorers will be kept.All teams will be formed by the club staff once players register and the rest is up to you!

Come and join us on Mini all spring and enjoy the games and completion this league hopes to create! 

Friday Spring Academy: Striker or Goalkeeper

Striker 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.

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.