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Skills Centre

Sefa Skills Centre: Developing Sefa’s “Overall Player”

The Sefa SKills Centre is dedicated to developing the “Sefa Overall Player” through a technically-focused curriculum designed to nurture talent and foster a lifelong passion for soccer. Our innovative program emphasizes technical skill development at every stage of a player’s journey, from their first touches on the ball to advanced competitive play.

MISSION ➼ GAIN SKILLS & LOVE FOR THE GAME

At the core of our mission is a commitment to supporting players as they progress through the soccer pathway. We believe that every player, regardless of age or skill level, deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential. Our age-appropriate training programs provide tailored instruction that aligns with each athlete’s developmental needs, enabling them to build essential technical skills and grow their love for the game.

ASSESSMENT ➼ PROGRESSION

As part of the Sefa framework, the Skills Centre also plays a critical role in player assessment and progression. We provide ongoing feedback on individual development, including opportunities for potential placement in Sefa’s High-Performance Program.

STAFF ➼ SEFA PROFESSIONAL COACHES

Our Skills Centre is staffed by highly qualified, certified coaches who bring a wealth of experience, passion, and expertise to the field. Committed to excellence, our coaches offer individualized attention and mentorship, instilling technical skills and core values such as teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship.

DC PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE:

  • Individual Development
  • Themed sessions based on SEFA’s Overall Player Philosophy
  • Player Assessments
  • SC Training Jersey
Kids Soccer program

Sefa Skills Centre: Details

Kids Soccer program

Fall Phase 2024

  • 10 sessions
  • Begin the week of September 16, finishes December 9, 2024
  • Fall 24 DC SCHEDULE
  • No sessions: September 30, October 14, 31; November 11 (so Monday sessions will continue until Dec 9)
  • Goalkeeping Development Information is HERE.
  • Cost: $250
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SEFA Skills Centre: Staff Coaches

Staff CoachCertificationsExperience

Bojan

  • National B Licence
  • New Zealand ‘B’ Coaching Licence
  • CSA Children’s Licence
  • England FA Level 2
  • FA Youth Modules (1, 2, and 3)
  • Mental Health Commission of Canada – Certified Mental Health First Aid – Concussion Awareness
  • Played and coached in England, the United States, Hong Kong, Norway, New Zealand, and France in various coaching and management roles.
  • Assistant Technical Director and Academy Director at Mountain United
  • Joined Sefa in August 2023

Mara

  • National B Licence
  • Canadian Soccer Association Children’s Licence
  • Goalkeeper Diploma
  • Trained Coaching Mentor with the National Coaching Certification Program
  • 4 years of Kinesiology (University of Fraser Valley)
  • Diploma of Social Services
  • Certified Positive Psychology Practitioner
  • Experienced Cognitive Behaviour Interventionist
  • Certification in Resilience and Wellbeing, Meditation and Mindfulness, and Working with the Inner Critic
  • Played at the University of the Fraser Valley Alumni (was starting goalkeeper)
  • Has held positions ranging from Technical Director, Head of Grassroots Development, Director of Goalkeeper Development
  • Assistant Coach for the BC Provincial Program and Vancouver Whitecaps Elite, and post-secondary institutions including UBC Okanagan and Kwantlen College where she contributed to teams reaching consecutive National Championship tournaments.

Leonid

  • National B Licence (with honours)
  • Provincial B Licence
  • C Licence
  • Grassroots Coaching Certificates
  • Mental Health First Aid
  • Played at Cliff Avenue United Football Club from ages 7-16
  • Member of the first female HPL Mountain United FC team from ages 17-18
  • Actively participated in local soccer tournaments in Croatia as the only girl in all-male competitions
  • Senior Staff Coach Girls and U21 Head Coach at Sefa
  • Served as Head Staff Coach for Girls at Cliff Avenue United Football Club
  • One of the first 10 women selected for the BC Soccer Female Mentorship Program

Nikola

  • National B Licence
  • All Grassroots certifications
  • C-Licence Trained
  • Registered for the CSA National B Diploma Program (completion set for 2024)
  • Former National Training Centre Program Player
  • Former Varsity Player – University of British Columbia Thunderbirds
  • Former Provincial Program Player – BC Soccer
  • Former BCSPL Player – Mountain United Football Club
  • Former Youth Player with Cliff Avenue United Football Club
  • Current Columbus Football Club Player – Vancouver Metro Soccer League Premier
  • Competed in various competitions including Super Y-League Finals Tournament (Mountain United FC, 2010), Western Canada Summer Games (Provincial Program, 2011), CSYA Nationals (Provincial Program, 2012), Canada Summer Games (Provincial Program, 2013), CIS Canada West (UBC, 2013 and 2015), and CIS Nationals (UBC, 2013 and 2015)
  • Staff Coach – Mountain United Football Club
  • Support Staff – BC Soccer
  • Staff Coach – Cliff Avenue United Football Club
  • Head Coach of 2009 Division 1 Boys – Cliff Avenue United Football Club
  • Head Coach of 2012 Division 1A Boys – Mountain United Football Club

Ibrahim

  • UEFA B Coaching licence
  • CSA National Youth Licence
  • USSF D Licence
  • FA Youth Module 1
  • PFSA Level 2 in Opposition Analysis
  • Bachelor’s of Arts (BA Hons) in Sports Coaching
  • Foundation Degree (FdA) in Football Coaching
  • Level 3 Award in Employment Awareness in Active Leisure and Learning
  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Supporting the Delivery of Physical Education and School Sport
  • Played and studied at Myerscough College and University of Central Lancashire (England).
  • Community and Assistant Academy Coach at Preston North End FC (England).
  • Held Director of Coaching, Assistant Regional Manager and Club Development Officer (NJ and CA, USA).
  • Head Coach of numerous teams ranging from U8-U18.
  • Previous Assistant Coach Whitecaps REX program.
  • BCSPL Head Coach since April 2021.
  • BCSPL Administrator and Coach Certification since July 2023.

Sefa Skills Centre: Staff Coaches

Age GroupSession Themes

U8-U9 (2016 – 2017 born)

Our youngest age groups will be getting the highest number of touches possible.
Whether they are dribbling, evading or shooting, we want the players to work towards being very confident with the ball at their feet.
SEFA coaches encourage players to play without fear and to be brave in all aspects of their game.

  • Dribbling / Running With the Ball (Understanding how to love working with the ball)
  • Turning / Evasion / Change of Pace (Confidence and bravery with the ball)
  • 1v1 Attacking and Defending (The “what”, the “why”, and the “how” to succeed)
  • Passing and Receiving Techniques (Using both feet equally, positive first touch)

U10-U12 (2013 – 2015 born)

This age group is considered the “Golden Age of Learning”.
For athletes at this stage, SC provides a mix of individual skill development and an introduction to sharing the ball.
Ultimately, working together to defend, possess and finish is the goal.

  • Passing and Receiving Techniques (Using both feet equally, positive first touch)
  • 1v1 Attacking and Defending (The “what”, the “why”, and the “how” to succeed)
  • Small Group Defending (Working together as a pair, understanding the principles)
  • Passing Patterns (Weight, technique, passing combinations)
  • Finishing (Understanding techniques, power, angles and situations)

U13-U15 (2010 – 2012 born)

For the older age groups SC emphasizes passing, attacking, defending and finishing as a pair, or small group.
Sessions still contain lots of individual touches and mastering the ball, but more time is spent working in pairs and small groups.

  • Passing and Receiving Techniques (Using both feet equally)
  • 1v1 / 2v2 Attacking and Defending (The “what”, the “why”, the “how” to succeed)
  • Small Group Attacking / Defending (Understanding how to work in pairs / small groups)
  • Passing Combination Play (Working with players, while developing techniques)
  • Finishing (Understanding techniques, power, angles and situations)