Whitecaps FC Edmonton BMO Development Academy
Vancouver Whitecaps FC and the EMSA – Edmonton Minor Soccer Association have partnered on a Whitecaps FC Edmonton BMO Development Academy centre, providing local young players a pathway to the Boys MLS Prospects and the Girls Elite Prospects programs in Edmonton. The funded Prospects programs in Edmonton lead to the Boys MLS and Girls Elite Academies in Vancouver and provide a pathway to professional soccer, scholarships, and the Canadian national teams.
Players in the Whitecaps FC Edmonton BMO Development Academy have the opportunity to train with Whitecaps coaches directly connected to the Edmonton Prospects program to help them develop their skills and showcase themselves for future opportunities in the Edmonton Prospects programs.
Edmonton South BMO Development Academy
Age Group: U9-U16 (2016-2009)
Practice Day: Sundays
Period: October 20 – April 13* (click here to see the schedule)
Time Slots:
U9-U12 Boys & Girls (2016-2013): 8:15-9:30 am
U13-U16 Boys & Girls (2012-2009): 9:45-11:00 am
Location: Edmonton Soccer Centre South (field 9 & 11 south)
Training Kit: Click on the Apparel tab for detailed information
Price: $700 + taxes and fees
* Pending facility booking confirmation. Times are subject to change
Questions?
Whitecaps FC Academy Centre Administration: gopro@whitecapsfc.com
Edmonton South BMO Development Academy
Age Group: U9-U16 (2016-2009)
Practice Day: Sundays
Time Slots:
U9-U12 Boys & Girls (2016-2013): 8:15-9:30 am
U13-U16 Boys & Girls (2012-2009): 9:45-11:00 am
Dates:
October: 20, 27
November: 3, 17, 24
December: 1, 8, 15
January: 5, 12, 19,
February: 2, 9, 23*
March: 2*, 9*, 16*, 23*
April: 6*, 13*
* Pending facility booking confirmation. Times are subject to change
All new players require a Whitecaps FC BMO Academy Centre training kit and track suit:
- Valid for at least two years
- Mandatory: Jersey ($56.25 + taxes), shorts ($33.75 + taxes), socks ($14.75 + taxes)
- Optional: Jacket ($78.75 + taxes), pants ($67.50 + taxes)
Important Note: Please use this sizing chart for your order. Exchanges will not be available.
Whitecaps FC Academy Centre Administration
Email: gopro@whitecapsfc.com
Adam Loga
Whitecaps FC Head Coach – Edmonton BMO Academy Centre
Birthplace: Edmonton
Hometown: Edmonton
Citizenship: Canadian
Years with Whitecaps FC: 2
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
Email: aloga@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.
> BMO ACADEMY CENTRES
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