Whitecaps FC Edmonton BMO Prospects Academy

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The Whitecaps FC Prospects Academy provides selected players who aspire to progress though the high-performance pathway in Canada with weekly training sessions that are supplemental to club team training and commitments.

Training sessions focus on developing advanced individual technical habits and tactical principles in an energetic and inspiring learning environment.

Our training and coaching methodology is based on the Whitecaps Way, a national curriculum for player development.

Boys & Girls

Age Group: U14-U15
Period: November 18 – March 20 (click here to see the schedule)
Practice Days: Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays – 6:00 – 7:30 am
Location: Edmonton Soccer Dome
Training Kit: Click on the Apparel tab for detailed information

Registration by invite only 

Questions?

Adam Loga (Whitecaps FC BMO Edmonton Academy Head Coach): aloga@whitecapsfc.com
Whitecaps FC Academy Centre Administration: gopro@whitecapsfc.com

Boys & Girls

Age Group: U14-U15
Practice Day: Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time: 6:00 – 7:30 am
Dates: November: 18, 19, 21, 25, 26, 28
December: 2, 3, 5, 9, 10, 12, 16, 17, 19
January: 6, 7, 9, 13, 14, 16, 20, 21, 23, 27, 28, 30
February: 3, 4, 6, 10, 11, 13, 17, 18, 20, 24, 25, 27
March: 3, 4, 6, 10, 11, 13, 17, 18, 20

*Game schedule will be emailed. Please note if may differ from above.

All players require a Whitecaps FC BMO Academy Centre training kit (jersey, shorts, socks):
– Mandatory: Jersey ($56.25 + taxes), shorts ($33.75 + taxes), socks ($14.75 + taxes)

Players do have the option to purchase a Whitecaps FC BMO Academy Centre track suit:
– Optional: Jacket ($78.75 + taxes), pants ($67.50 + taxes)
– Important note: any players that participate in any showcase events or travel trips will be required to wear a track suit for the event.

Note for all apparel – Please use this sizing chart for your order. Exchanges will not be available.

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Adam Loga
Head Coach – Whitecaps FC BMO Edmonton Academy Centre

Birthplace: Edmonton, AB
Hometown: Edmonton, AB
Citizenship: Canadian
Years with Whitecaps FC: 4
Previous Clubs: MacEwan University Men’s Soccer (Current)
Certifications: Canada Soccer National B License, Master of Coaching and Athletic Administration (MCAA), Degree in Education (BEd) Chartered Professional Coach – Coaches’ Board of Canada (ChPC)
Playing Experience: Professional and University
Coaching Experience: MacEwan University – Men’s Head Coach, Team Alberta (multiple teams), Mount Royal University Assistant Coach, Edge School for Athletes – Soccer Director, Free Play – Soccer Director
E-mail: aloga@whitecapsfc.com

Adam Loga
Whitecaps FC BMO Edmonton Academy Head Coach
Email: aloga@whitecapsfc.com

Whitecaps FC Academy Centre Administration
Email: gopro@whitecapsfc.com

It starts with a goal

Whitecaps FC and BMO share a commitment to developing soccer talent across the country. With World Cup 2026 fast approaching, the Whitecaps FC BMO Academy System helps provide a foundation for Canada’s soccer future.

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> BMO ACADEMY CENTRES

A coast-to-coast network of Academy Centres identifies young talent and provides a gateway to professional soccer, scholarships, and the Canadian national teams, including a pathway to Vancouver with the Boys MLS Academy and the Girls Elite Academy program.
Provincial Centres are in many cases in partnership with provincial soccer associations. Players identified here have a pathway to the Whitecaps Boys Residency and Girls Elite Academy programs in Vancouver. BC Centres are part of the local pathway and provide players with an opportunity to support selection to the BCSPL (BC Soccer Premier League), as well as the Whitecaps Prospects, and full-time academies. All centres are supported by the Whitecaps Caps to College program.

> WHITECAPS FC BOYS MLS ACADEMY

A full-time, fully funded player development program. The Academy is designed to maximize a player’s potential on and off the field through a “soccer lifestyle” philosophy linking technical, personal development and education. The program includes over 65 players with the Academy housing U-15, U-17 and U-19 teams that play in the new MLS Elite Youth Development League.
The Academy continues to develop top young talent from across Canada at the club’s new Whitecaps FC National Soccer Development Centre (NSDC) which opened in 2017. In the past year, five players from the Academy ranks have signed MLS contracts with the Whitecaps FC first team, with Academy graduate Alphonso Davies making an MLS record transfer to perennial German Bundesliga

> WHITECAPS FC GIRLS ELITE ACADEMY

Whitecaps FC, BC Soccer, and Canada Soccer have partnered together to deliver a National Development Centre (NDC), which brings together top female prospects from across Canada to attend school, train, and play together on a daily basis.
This National Development Centre program is one of only three in Canada – (BC, Ontario and Quebec) welcoming the very best U-14 to U-18 high performance female players on a pathway to national team and scholastic opportunities.
Across Canada the Whitecaps FC identify and select players by working together with Canada Soccer, and through official partnerships with the provincial associations of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland & Labrador, and Prince Edward Island. Recent BMO Academy successes include Jordyn Huitema of OL Reign and Julia Grosso of Juventus FC.

> WHITECAPS CAPS TO COLLEGE

College and university scholarship opportunities are one of the goals of the BMO Academy System. Players have support from Whitecaps head coaching staff and college transition experts to prepare for the best opportunity to play in college and university.
Off field the program is led by Whitecaps Manager of Collegiate Transition, Ryan Clark who works towards supporting and executing player scholarship strategies.

Code of Conduct

Our Code of Conduct establishes principles for team officials, players, parents, guardians, and spectators to ensure soccer is a fun, safe, and positive experience for all. It is a condition that all participants read and agree to abide by the Code of Conduct at all times. Failure to comply with them will result in action from Whitecaps FC.

  • Respect everyone and everything
  • Leave things better off then you found them
  • Do the best you can

For more information on our Code of Conduct, please click here.

Safe Sport

At Whitecaps FC providing a safe and supportive environment for athletes to practice, learn, compete, and achieve their best is one of our primary objectives. We are committed to creating and maintaining an equitable, and non-discriminatory environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.
Please click here for more information on Safe Sport.

Safety Protocols

All new policies and procedures were set in accordance with Canada Soccer’s Return to Soccer guidelines.
Here’s an overview of all the new processes and procedures we’re introducing.

  • Safety Officer at every location
  • Enhanced hygiene and sanitization
  • Comprehensive, carefully-planned procedures

For more information on Safety Protocols, please click here.

Refund requests

1. Received more than 14 days before the start of a phase, will be subject to a 10% administration fee on the registration amount paid.
2. Received less than 14 days but more than 2 days before the start of a phase, will be subject to a 20% administration fee on the registration amount paid.
3. Received less than 2 days before the start of a phase will not be granted.
4. Registration refunds for medical reasons can only be processed upon receipt of a note from a medical professional. These refunds will be subject to a 10% administration fee, plus a fee for any sessions transpired.
5. Approved refunds can take up to six weeks to process.
6. No partial refunds will be issued for individual sessions missed by the participant.
7. Whitecaps FC reserves the right to move players to the appropriate training group.
8. In the event that a session is cancelled due to weather, we will do our best to reschedule.
9. Every player participating in the academy is required to be registered with a soccer club in their province.

Questions?
Whitecaps FC Administration – gopro@whitecapsfc.com or 1.855.932.1932