Registrations
MINI-SOCCER – FIRST KICKS U5, U6, U7
This program is perfect for beginners, returning players, and those new to Sefa. It emphasizes physical literacy, having fun with the soccer ball, and an introduction to small-sided games. Young players will enjoy their early experiences at Sefa with age-appropriate activities that spark a love for the game and encourage a lifetime of healthy living.
MINI-SOCCER – HOUSE: U8, U9, U10
A program tailored for beginners, returning players, and those new to Sefa. As part of the Golden Age of Learning, our curriculum is based on the most current sport science-backed designs, ensuring age-appropriate training for players at all levels. Games are played within Sefa, offering close, balanced, and meaningful competition. Players also have opportunities for extra practices and games through the Skills Centre.
DIVISIONAL – SUPER 8/9: U11, U12, U13
A program tailored for beginners, returning players, and newcomers to Sefa. Aligned with the Golden Age of Learning, our curriculum is based on the latest sport science-backed designs, providing age-appropriate training for players at every level. Games are coordinated with other clubs, and leagues are tiered to ensure balanced and meaningful competition. Players also have access to extra practice sessions and games through the Skills Centre.
DIVISIONAL – FULL SIDED: U14, U15, U16, U17, U18
A program designed for beginners, returning players, and those new to Sefa. Our curriculum follows the latest sport science-backed designs, ensuring age-appropriate training for players at all levels. Games are integrated with other clubs, leagues are tiered for balanced competition.
Sefa Skills Centre
The Sefa Skills Centre is the place for all players wishing to improve their soccer skills and progress to the higher levels. Our Development Centre Programs are run by Nationally Certified Coaches, following CSA and BCSA guidelines and recommendations using the most up-to-date sport science backed program design, including the LTPD (Long-Term Player Development) and Player Pathway. Our Player-centred programming emphasizes the development of each individual player, to reach their full potential in a fun and challenging environment.
SPRING SOCCER
Sefa offers a variety of options for youth participation in Spring Soccer. We have programs available for players from Under-5 to Under-17, catering to all skill levels.
GOALKEEPING
At Sefa, we’re dedicated to nurturing and developing goalkeepers of all levels and experiences. Whether your child is stepping into goalkeeping for the first time or aiming to become a high-performance player, our Sefa Goalkeeper Program is designed to be best-in-class.
Strength & Conditioning
The Sefa Strength & Conditioning (S&C) Program offers specialized, player-focused training in a welcoming and inclusive environment for all divisional players aged U13 to U21 looking to boost their soccer fitness.
Led by certified S&C coaches, our program aims to meet the highest standards in soccer development. With sessions held once a week, we incorporate the latest coaching techniques to elevate the community’s soccer performance, prioritize injury prevention, and provide comprehensive strength and conditioning training for our players.
Schools Program
Sefa Schools Program promotes children’s overall well-being, focusing on the physical and socio-emotional health of the students. Soccer is a powerful tool that helps us teach our players about healthy habits, training, commitment, teamwork, responsibility, among others. These player-centered specialized soccer programs are run by experienced Canada Soccer certified coaches, who follow the most up-to-date coaching methodologies. Sefa’s Schools Program’s main goal is to improve our youth’s physical and mental health, as well as their sense of general well-being.
ADULT PROGRAMS
Sefa is committed to provide a clear pathway for adult players. With this in mind, the Club has programming on both the women’s and men’s side in the VMSL and MWSL. Sefa is fielding the following teams for the 2023-2024 season: VMSL: U21 (2003 and younger), Division 3 and Division 4. MWSL: Women’s Premier, Selects B, Division 2 (two teams) and Masters 3. The club provides full admin support for all its adult teams in addition to kit, equipment and fields.
FUTSAL
Sefa offers a Futsal program during the winter months when field conditions are questionable. Our intention at Sefa is to expand this program to girls and boys at various age groups.
Futsal is a fast-paced version of soccer played with a weighted ball on a hard wood floor with 4 players and a goalkeeper.
Our staff have been taught and take great pride in encouraging, motivating, and supporting our young athletes as they develop through the program. The Futsal program is predominantly made up of small-sided games following a warm-up with the ball. Its primary focus is on individual ball manipulation to help players in 1v1 situations.
TOURNAMENTS
Sefa will host four tournaments in 2024 beginning with the Summer Cup Tournament on Aug, 2024 (details to come).
CAMPS
Sefa Soccer Academy offers Full Day and ½ Day camps for players at every level looking to improve their game. Camps are instructed by professional coaches (see bios) with years of experience to provide a challenging and engaging environment with loads of positive memories. In addition to time on the field; there are classroom sessions, guest speakers, and awards at the end of Camp. Sefa Soccer Camps also serve to assess players and place them at the most appropriate level to support their long-term development.
The camps are offered during Spring Break, Summer and on Pro-D days.
EVALUATION REQUEST
Sefa welcomes players to join our Club at any time and is committed to finding a place for all players across all abilities. If you are interested in joining Sefa Soccer Academy and wish to be assessed and/or evaluated to see where you might fit within our programming please complete our evaluation form and you will be contacted.