This photo was taken back in 2011 at the Baker Blast soccer tournament in Bellingham, WA. I have volunteered my time with this group of players for the past 5 years now. I started with some of the players in their first year of full field soccer when they were 12 years old. Currently, they are 17 years old and about to finish their last year of youth soccer.
In 2011, the Victoria Highlanders hosted a free camp for all soccer players in the city of Victoria. I organized and ran drills for players from ages 8-15 and instructed groups of 20-40 players. The camp was hosted at Royal Athletic Park and had over 150 registered players over 4 days. The camp consisted of games, ball striking, passing, dribbling, and other fun summer camp activities.
Last summer I played for the semi-pro club Victoria Highlanders FC. Due to my coaching schedule I am unable to travel with the team during the season and can only play in home games. I train with the group four times per week to help challenge other players and to make the overall setting more competitive. I see this as giving back to the community as I coach over 250 soccer players in the city. When these kids see me play at home games, it helps create meaning for them by being a role model and an ambassador to young athletes.
International Coaching School 2012
My second cooperative education experience in the RHED program found me working with the NCI and Canadian Sport Institution Pacific. A big part of this position was working hand in hand with the International Coaching School. I helped organize events and specifically was in charge of the social events for the coaches. I plan to attend the ICS in the near future to further develop as a coach.
My second cooperative education experience in the RHED program found me working with the NCI and Canadian Sport Institution Pacific. A big part of this position was working hand in hand with the International Coaching School. I helped organize events and specifically was in charge of the social events for the coaches. I plan to attend the ICS in the near future to further develop as a coach.
Other Volunteer Experiences
- 2014 Victoria Highlanders school programs
- 2014 season: U13 Girls HPL Assistant coach
- 2008-Current: Saanich Fusion FC boys coach
- 2013 HPL Camp
- 2013/2013 season: U14 Boys HPL assistant coach
- 2012 Richmond Indoor Power Tournament organizer and coach (U12-U17 Boys and Girls)
- 2011 Richmond Indoor Power Tournament organizer and coach (U13-U15 Boys and Girls)
- 2011 University of Victoria Schools Program