Whitecaps FC Vancouver Island ‘Caps to College
The ‘Caps to College program aims to prepare selected players who aspire to play collegiate soccer with weekly training sessions in an energetic and inspiring learning environment, in addition to an educational program aimed at obtaining scholarships and making the transition to college. This program is supplemental to club team training and commitments and focuses on the following components:
- Developing advanced individual technical habits and tactical principles
- Physical Preparation
- Match play and showcase events
- Educational Workshops
- Creating player profiles, CVs and recruitment videos
Our training and coaching methodology is based on the Whitecaps Way, a national curriculum for player development.
Highlights
- Train in a best-with-best environment to prepare for the collegiate level
- Execute your scholarship strategy
- Develop a player profile and video for the Whitecaps FC recruiting portal
- Showcase your talent in front of local college coaches
- Participate in the Whitecaps FC Showcase in front of NCAA and U Sport coaches
- Accelerate technical, physical and mental qualities prized by collegiate coaches
About the Program
Boys
Age Group: U15-U19 (2010-2006)
Period: October – March (click here to see the schedule)
Practice Days: Mondays 8:00 – 9:30 pm
Location: CML Turf (3090 Constellation Ave, Langford)
Training Kit: Click on the Apparel tab for detailed information
Price: Westcastle Players: $790 (+ taxes & fees) / Public Price: $850 (+ taxes & fees)
Boys
Age Group: U15-U19 (2010-2006)
Period: April – June (click here to see the schedule)
Practice Days: Fridays 7:00 – 8:30pm
Location 1: CML Turf (3090 Constellation Ave, Langford)
Location 2: North Langford/Bear Mountain Turf (1363 Flint Avenue, Langford)
Training Kit: Click on the Apparel tab for detailed information
Price: Westcastle Players: $790 (+ taxes & fees) / Public Price: $850 (+ taxes & fees)
Boys
Age Group: U15-U19 (2010-2006)
Practice Day: Mondays
Time: 8:00 – 9:30 pm
Dates:
- Block 1: October 21, 28, November 4, 18, 25, December 2, 9, 16
- Block 2: February 24, March 3, 10
Location: CML Turf Field (3090 Constellation Avenue, Langford)
Boys
Age Group: U15-U19 (2010-2006)
Practice Day: Fridays
Time: 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Dates:
- Block 3: April 11, 25, May 2, 9, 23, 30, June 6*, 13*
Location 1: CML Turf Field (3090 Constellation Avenue, Langford)
Location 2: All training dates with (*) will be held at North Langford/Bear Mountain Turf (1363 Flint Avenue, Langford)
Joe Taylor
Head Coach – Whitecaps FC Vancouver Island BMO Academy Centre
Birthplace: London
Hometown: Kingston, London
Citizenship: England
Years with Whitecaps FC: 1 year
Previous Clubs: Manchester City, Blackburn Rovers, Ascent soccer
Certifications: UEFA B licence
Playing Experience: University level
Coaching Experience: Manchester City community coach, Blackburn Rovers U14, Ascent soccer head of academy coaching
Email: jtaylor@whitecapsfc.com
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.
Professional: Players aspire to reach and play for the Whitecaps FC in Major League Soccer (MLS)
Development Squad: An extension of the First Team, bridging the club’s top academy prospects and MLS roster
Boys MLS Academy / Girls Elite Academy: Full-time, fully funded, player development programs. Provides a soccer lifestyle philosophy integrating technical, education, and personal development
BC Soccer Provincial Program: Players are identified through the BC Soccer Premier League and BC Soccer Provincial Program
BMO Academy Centres: A coast-to-coast network of Centres and staff identify young talent and provide a gateway to professional soccer, scholarships, and national teams programs, including a pathway to Vancouver with the Boys MLS Academy and the Girls Elite program
Camps / Tournaments / Clinics: Events and camps provide opportunities to be developed and identified
Whitecaps FC partner with Victoria’s Westcastle International Academy
Whitecaps FC BMO Academy System returns to Vancouver Island, with programming to begin this fall
VANCOUVER, BC – Vancouver Whitecaps FC announced on Tuesday that the club has partnered with Victoria’s Westcastle International Academy (WIA) as part of the Whitecaps FC BMO Academy System. The club will begin its search for the head coach of the Whitecaps FC Vancouver Island BMO Academy Centre shortly with programming beginning in the fall of 2024.
“We’re thrilled to establish our partnership with Westcastle International Academy in Victoria as the most recent addition to our country-wide network,” said Axel Schuster, Whitecaps FC sporting director. “The work being done at the grassroots level is vital to the growth of the sport in Canada and WIA aims to continue to make a significant impact on Vancouver Island. We’re looking forward to working together.”
Westcastle International Academy is committed to develop youth soccer players on Vancouver Island and supporting them in reaching their full potential. WIA is a member of the Lower Island Soccer Association and the Pacific Coast Soccer League. WIA’s main goal is to create opportunities in the Canada Soccer Player Development Program, which aligns with the Canada Soccer Player Pathway.
“Westcastle International Academy is excited to join forces with Vancouver Whitecaps FC to expand the Island’s player development pathway,” added Alexia Eiley, WIA executive director. “We are confident that the Whitecaps FC program will assist in cultivating players aspiring to reach the pinnacle of youth soccer in Canada. Additionally, the ’Caps to College program will open new doors for athletes in the competitive pathway and beyond, helping them achieve their collegiate dreams.”
The Whitecaps FC BMO Academy System is focused on the continued development of soccer talent in Canada. The program provides players, coaches, clubs, and associations across Canada with the opportunity to partner with Whitecaps FC to grow and develop their soccer operations. Partner clubs benefit through technical services, curriculum, coach development, player development, talent identification, and exclusive insider access to events and developmental pathway opportunities.
Joe Taylor
Head Coach – Whitecaps FC Vancouver Island BMO Academy Centre
Email: jtaylor@whitecapsfc.com
Whitecaps FC Academy Centre Administration
Email: gopro@whitecapsfc.com
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.
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