Byte Size Coaching is customized, complete age and developmentally-specific training tool purchased by soccer clubs/organizations to assist the 80% of the coaches with little or no formal certification as a coach. In order to use this resource you will need a login name and password provided by the CVSA.

With over 150 soccer drills, SoccerXpert is an invaluable resource for both novice and advanced soccer coaches. We continue to add new soccer drills to allow for variety in your training sessions. Planning a youth soccer practice is now easier than ever with the help of SoccerXpert and our free soccer drills.

Hundreds of pages containing useful information including practice plans, technical skills and tactical strategies for youth soccer coaches.

A great way to motivate your players, reward individual improvement and promote healthy competition, have your players spend more time with the ball, make practice more fun, and see results on and off the field!

Coaching manual produced by the Lower Island Soccer Association containing practice plans and useful information for all coaches.

This document is used to record player progress and is used in conjunction with the iSoccer program for player development.

Although produced as a resource for youth soccer coaches in the United States this professionally produced document contains a wealth of excellent information.

The purpose of this manual is to provide our volunteer coaches a concise and user-friendly resource for coaching U5-U6 CVSA boys and girls.

The purpose of this manual is to provide our volunteer coaches a concise and user-friendly resource for coaching U7-U8 CVSA boys and girls.

The purpose of this manual is to provide our volunteer coaches a concise and user-friendly resource for coaching U9-U10 CVSA boys and girls.

The purpose of this manual is to provide our volunteer coaches a concise and user-friendly resource for coaching U11-U12 CVSA boys and girls.

The purpose of this manual is to provide our volunteer coaches a concise and user-friendly resource for coaching U13-U16 CVSA boys and girls.

The Parent Contract lays out the acceptable rules of behaviour of a parent in relation to their child’s sport or recreation activity.

Contains soccer rules for CVSA teams for all levels of play from U6 - U13.

National Training Centre Goalkeeping Coaching Handbook used by Canadian national teams to produce goalkeepers. This invaluable resource contains goalkeeping information and drills related to footwork, ball handling, diving, shot stopping, crossing and distribution.

Produced by Middlesex England Coaches and Managers Association this well-organized document contains 20 best practices for goalkeeping with colorful illustrations and concise information.

Great resource containing a series of drills covering all aspects of soccer goalkeeping combined into challenging and exciting practice sessions. The drills are explained in a way that you do not need to be a goalkeeper to run them.

The “11+” is an injury prevention programme that was developed by an international group of experts based on their practical experience with different injury prevention programmes for amateur players aged 14 or older. It is a complete warm-up package and should replace the usual warm-up prior to training. This is just one of many excellent, free resources available for players and coaches from the FIFA 11+ website.

An explanation of the different playoff that occur in Lower Island Soccer.

SOCCER TACTICS WORLD combines the strategy of soccer with the heart of the game. Eleven players per team on a traditional full-length field. This game includes dribbling, passing and capturing the ball; and intense battle for ball control. This game plays like the real thing.

Our goal is to enhance both your skill level and your love of soccer. We work with all levels and ages of players — the only things required are a positive attitude, dedication to soccer and a desire to learn and improve.

A soccer retailer based in Victoria offering player and team sales of soccer boots, jerseys and other soccer equipment.

Sports retailer selling equipment and supplies for all sports with outlets in a variety of locations including Duncan.

The LISA site contains links to team standings, schedules, field conditions and many more resources for soccer parents, players and coaches.

This popular site contains an eclectic mix of local, national and international soccer (football) news and information.

The Canadian Soccer Association, in partnership with its members, is dedicated to promoting the growth and development of soccer for all Canadians at all levels.

Federation International de Football Association (FIFA)

The EA SPORTS BC Soccer Premier League will support player development through increased competition for top soccer athletes. Eight founding franchises in regions representing more than 80 per cent of the BC population were announced February 17, 2011. In fall 2011, a "mini-season" took place from September through November to prepare for the full season commencing in February 2012. The league will feature divisions in the U-13 through U-18 levels. Competition will continue from February through November each year.

A well organized club, with superb coaches offering a variety of player development opportunities throughout the year.

Links to VIPL calendar of events, schedules, standings, game results and other information of interest.