Whitecaps FC Academy Centres are a network of regional training hubs linked through key staff, curriculum, and standards that provide professional supplemental club training for serious, motivated players. Whitecaps FC currently have a network from coast to coast, including locations in Kamloops, the Kootenays, Manitoba, Northern BC, the Okanagan, Squamish, Vancouver, and Vancouver Island, as well as in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Prince Edward Island. For more information, visit whitecapsfc.com/academy and select the academy in your region.
Below are the Whitecaps FC Academy Centre Players of the Month for June.
Kootenay Academy Centre
Name:
Chase Sykut-Mcculloch
Birth Year:
2002
What his coaches say:
"
Chase has shown dramatic improvement over the past two years with the Kootenay Whitecaps FC program.His attitude towards learning and developing is fantastic and the results on the pitch of that attitude have been there for all to see. He also is a great role model for his two younger Kootenay Whitecaps FC brothers Dax and Levi."
Name:
Mark Rimmer
Birth Year:
2002
What his coaches say:
"
Mark has been fantastic this year. His improvement is down to his drive and dedication. He is a very courageous defender that really plays the ‘Whitecaps FC way’. His attitude is fantastic and he is extremely coachable."
London Youth Academy Centre
Name:
Sadie White
Birth Year:
2004
Hometown:
St. Thomas, Ontario
What her coaches say:
"Sadie is a player of limitless potential. Her work rate is second to none and she puts the same effort in training as she does in games. Her awareness and creativity are excellent and she displays exceptional soccer intelligence, awareness and decision making. Sadie is constantly moving off the ball and demonstrates confidence and quick thinking on the ball. She is attentive and always listens to coaching instructions. Our Whitecaps FC Academy staff agree that she has an amazing attitude and is a joy to coach. She is already receiving interest from college coaches despite her young age. If she continues to train and play to form, there is no telling what she will achieve."
Name:
Luka Arezina
Birth Year:
2006
Hometown:
London, Ontario
What his coaches say:
"Luka has been tremendous in the past month, becoming a major asset to his team. He brings an appetite for both sides of the game rarely seen by youngsters at his age. Luka possesses skill and outstanding physical endurance. As of late, he has been unmatched in work ethic both in training and games."
Manitoba Academy Centre
Name:
Faith Burtnick
Birth Year:
2005
What her coaches say:
“Faith is very self-motivated and is always working before sessions to improve her techniques. Faith's effort has led to an increase in her performances during sessions. Great work faith!”
Name:
Liam Urciuoli
Birth Year:
2005
Hometown:
Winnipeg
What his coaches say:
“Liam has been performance very well in the Pre-Prospects program this month, he always applies himself during the sessions and challenges himself to the max.”
Okanagan Academy Centre
Name:
Marcus Petersen
Birth Year:
2004
What his coaches say:
"We have been very pleased with Marcus’s development over the past few months. He has a fantastic attitude towards training and learning and this is reflected in the developments we are seeing to his all round game. We look forward to working with Marcus through the future and are excited to see him develop further."
Name:
Tristin Woodruff
Birth Year:
2004
What her coaches say:
"This is the first time we have had the pleasure of working with Tristin in the Whitecaps FC Okanagan Prospects Academy and we have been very impressed with her game. She has great energy, and her technical ability when in possession is good. We look forward to working with her in the future and to seeing where her game takes her."
Saskatchewan Academy Centre
Name:
Seamuse McGettigan
Birth Year:
2002
What his coaches say:
“Seamuse has been a fantastic ambassador for our program over the year. We have seen such a great improvement in his overall game, which is a direct result of his hard work and dedication. Training for the first time in our full-time program and going through the ups and downs of the season, Seamuse always stood up to the challenge.”
Name: Heidi Zwack
Year of Birth: 1999
What her coaches say: “Heidi has demonstrated a big commitment over the past few months while having to drive two hours every day for her training sessions. She has elevated her technical ability and game understanding, which has allowed her to progress and get recruited to the U of S Women’s Soccer Program.”
Vancouver Academy Centre
Name:
Frankie Finlayson
Birth Year:
2006
What her coaches say:
“Frankie is an avid defender and she has a strong mindset towards front foot defending. Frankie was new to the Whitecaps FC Academy in the Spring and has burst onto the scene starring for the Whitecaps Prospects U-12 team in recent tournament play. She always trains and plays at 100 per cent and has developed her decision making on the ball to analyze risk vs. impact. With her great attitude to training, we can’t wait to see her progress!"
Name:
Jamil Abubakar
Birth Year:
2009
What his coaches say:
“Jamil was the youngest prospects player (2009) playing on our 2008 prospect team at Baker Blast. He is always playing with a smile on his face in what ever position he plays. He was our top scorer at Baker Blast with 14 goals.”
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