Whitecaps FC Prince George Development Camp
Led by Whitecaps FC Network Partner Program Head Coach, Joao Duarte, and supported by PGYSA – Prince George Youth Soccer Association/PG Impact, the Whitecaps FC Prince George Development Camp is in place to provide players in Northern BC additional development opportunities and is part of the Whitecaps FC BMO Academy System.
The training methodology and tactical principles are based on the Whitecaps FC Game Model and the Whitecaps Way, a national curriculum for player development. The Whitecaps FC Prince George Development BMO Academy is a step with the Whitecaps on the pathway to BCSPL, Girls Elite/Boys MLS, professional soccer, scholarships, and national team opportunities.
Boys and Girls
Age Group: 2014-2006 born players
Period: TBD
City: TBD
Location: TBD
Joao Duarte
Network Partner Program Head Coach
Birthplace: Cartaxo, Portugal
Hometown: Cartaxo, Portugal
Citizenship: Portuguese
Years with Whitecaps FC: 2
Previous Clubs: Whitecaps London (Canada), UFC Almeirim (Portugal) , GPS Canada – Byron Soccer Club (Canada), GPS Nasa (USA), GPS Boston (USA)
Certifications: National A License (Candidate), UEFA B License, National B License, Ontario Soccer Technical Director Diploma, Bachelor of Science in Sports Coaching, Master of Science in Sports Coaching (Graduation in 2024)
Playing Experience: SL Cartaxo
Coaching Experience: U17 Girls and U15 Girls OPDL Head Coach & Grassroots Manager – Whitecaps London, U19 Women’s Head Coach & Assistant Technical Director – UFC Almeirim, U18 Boys GPS National Team – GPS Canada, 2001 Girls, 2003 Girls, 2006 Boys, 2007 Girls and 2009 Girls Head Coach & U13-U21 Technical Director – GPS Canada (Byron Soccer Club), U11 Elite Boys – GPS Carolina, U12 Girls, U13 Girls and U14 Girls & Girls Director of Coaching – GPS Nasa, U12 Girls and U17 Girls Elite Head Coach – GPS Boston
Email: jduarte@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
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.
> 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.
> 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. 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.
Pathway – Boys
Pathway – Girls
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.
Air Quality Policy
Whitecaps FC is committed to ensuring a safe environment for your children above all else. In the event of an air quality advisory, Whitecaps FC uses the Government of Canada’s Observed Air Quality Index and Air Quality Guidelines as its two primary resources for making informed decisions around any changes, rescheduling or reduction of its camp programs. As conditions change, the club and its staff will always make decisions in the best interest of the players, parents, and staff, and whenever possible, commit to running the camp as scheduled.
For more information on Air Quality Policy, please click here.
Risk-Free Registration Policy: 100% refund guaranteed if Whitecaps FC Camp is cancelled.
All other refund requests:
1. Received more than 14 days before the start of a camp, will be subject to a 15% administration fee on the registration amount paid.
2. Received less than 14 days but more than 2 days before the start of a camp, will be subject to a 25% administration fee on the registration amount paid.
3. Received less than 2 days before the start of a camp 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 15% 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.
In the event that a session is cancelled due to weather, we will do our best to reschedule.