Players Wanted
Goalkeepers (Boys) - Competitive Soccer
Looking for:
- U12 (2013) goalkeeper to play at the tier 3 level.
- U15 (2010-2011) goalkeeper to play at the tier 2 level.
- U15 (2010-2011) goalkeeper to play at the tier 3 level.
- U17 (2008-2009) goalkeeper to play at the tier 2 level.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Phoenix FC Director of Competitive Youth Boys + Director of Goalkeeping, Lars Hirschfeld, at l.hirschfeld@spdsa.net.
At Phoenix FC, we believe in the power of positivity, and the joy that comes through the process of discovery and human development. All of our programs are built with these core tenets in mind;
Player development is delivered through our 4 Pillars of Coaching:
- Players Experience FUN by working hard & trying their best,
- Players connecting through Positive Team Spirit (doing things together, "igniting the furnace of human connection"),
- Players demonstrate growth through Positive Coaching, and
- Increased Player commitment through frequent Learning and Improvement.
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U10-U11 Girls (2014-2015) - Competitive (Tier 3)
Next Session:
Training Session: Sunday, March 16, from 10:00-11:30am at Phoenix FC Facility
Register for Assessments: https://forms.office.com/r/JC8ayXTDFs
Designed for families seeking a higher tempo learning environment and increased skill development. A game-based curriculum has been created to improve the rate of learning and develop brave players unafraid of making mistakes and excited to express their creativity in competitive moments. Player development is delivered through our 4 Pillars of Coaching:
- Players Experience FUN by working hard & trying their best,
- Players connecting through Positive Team Spirit (doing things together, "igniting the furnace of human connection"),
- Players demonstrate growth through Positive Coaching, and
- Increased Player commitment through frequent Learning and Improvement.
Program Timeline:
- The program duration is approximately 5 months:
- Assessments in March; Preseason in April; League season from May-July.
Technical Overview and Commitment:
- Preseason - 3x a week
- In season - 1 coach led team, 1 tech facilitated cohort team session, 1 tech lead player academy session, 1 league game a week.
- Training and game sessions range from 1 to 1.5 hours
League Participation:
- Edmonton Minor Soccer Association (EMSA) league
- Approximately 14 games. Half of games played in Edmonton and surrounding area, half in Sherwood Park.
- One to Three competitive tiers are run within the EMSA league based on number of teams
- At this age group, there is NO Alberta Soccer Association provincial championship
Coaching:
- Qualified volunteer coaches, receiving ongoing training, and mentored by Phoenix FC technical staff
- Centralized curriculum implemented through cohort training
- Google Classrooms organized by the Program Director to support coaches and teams
Registration fees cover:
- Technical program/ training cost
- Facility/Field rental cost
- Team equipment
- Coach honorarium and clothing
- EMSA league fees and refereeing costs
- ASA membership and insurance costs
- TRACE AI Video system
- Program Administration
Fee Exclusions:
- Fees DO NOT cover clothing or uniform purchases, extra training fees, tournament entry fees, or related travel costs.
- Parent volunteers are needed for various roles; Team Manager and Trace Camera program.
- Please note that Team Fundraising is also quite common.
Schedule and Changes:
- Preseason Training includes 2 week day and 1 weekend training session. Preseason will take place outdoors at Emerald Hill fields.
- Training and practice schedules are contingent on EMSA league schedule.
- Schedules are subject to change with league updates released one week before startup May 1st, 2025
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U13 Girls (2012) - Competitive (Tiers 1+2)
Next Assessment:
- March 17, 2025 from 7:00-8:30pm at Foote Field
- March 20, 2025 from 7:30-9:00pm at Phoenix FC Facility
Register for Assessments: https://forms.office.com/r/JC8ayXTDFs
This program is for players wishing to participate within a competitive soccer environment, continuing their skill development while fostering a love for the game. A game-based curriculum has been created to improve the rate of learning and develop brave players unafraid of making mistakes and excited to express their creativity in competitive moments. Player development is delivered through our 4 Pillars of Coaching:
- Players Experience FUN by working hard & trying their best,
- Players connecting through Positive Team Spirit (doing things together, "igniting the furnace of human connection"),
- Players demonstrate growth through Positive Coaching, and
- Increased Player commitment through frequent Learning and Improvement.
Program Timeline:
- The program duration spans 5 months
- Assessments and Preseason in March and April; League play in May, June and July; Potential Post-season Alberta Soccer Association's Provincial Championships in August (qualification based on final EMSA league standing).
Technical Overview and Commitment:
- 8 Preseason sessions (6 Tech led and 2 team led)
- 13-week regular season consisting of- 1 coach led team session, 1 tech facilitated cohort team session, 1 tech lead player academy session, and 1 league game a week.
- Training and game sessions range from 1 to 1.5 hours
- Technical Training sessions conclude at the end of July
League Participation:
- Edmonton Minor Soccer Association (EMSA) league
- Approximately 14-16 games
- 9v9 Play Format
Coaching:
- Volunteer coaches with a CPIC clearance that will receive resources, ongoing training, and mentoring by Phoenix FC technical staff
- Centralized curriculum implemented through cohort training
- Google Classrooms organized by the Program Director to inform players and parents of any program updates and details. It will be used as the primary platform to get information to the players and families including session plans, development workshops and learning tools.
Registration fees cover:
- Technical program
- Facility/Field rental cost
- Team equipment
- Coach honorarium and clothing
- EMSA league fees and refereeing costs
- ASA membership and insurance costs
- TRACE AI Video system
- Program Administration
Fee Exclusions:
- Fees DO NOT cover clothing or uniform purchases, extra training fees, tournament entry fees, or related travel costs.
NEW! Volunteers:
- Parent volunteers are needed for various roles, including Team Manager and Trace Camera program.
- Please note that Team Fundraising is also quite common.
Schedule and Changes:
- Training and practice schedules are contingent on EMSA league schedule.
- Schedules are subject to change with league updates released one week prior to startup.
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U13 Boys (2012) - Competitive (Tier 2)
Next Assessment:
- March 17, 2025 from 6:00-7:00pm at Turf Training Centre 1 - Field A
- March 20, 2025 from 5:30-6:50pm at Turf Training Centre 4 - Field I
Register for Assessments: https://forms.office.com/r/JC8ayXTDFs
This program is for players wishing to participate within a competitive soccer environment, continuing their skill development while fostering a love for the game. A game-based curriculum has been created to improve the rate of learning and develop brave players unafraid of making mistakes and excited to express their creativity in competitive moments. Player development is delivered through our 4 Pillars of Coaching:
- Players Experience FUN by working hard & trying their best,
- Players connecting through Positive Team Spirit (doing things together, "igniting the furnace of human connection"),
- Players demonstrate growth through Positive Coaching, and
- Increased Player commitment through frequent Learning and Improvement.
Program Timeline:
- The program duration spans 5 months
- Assessments and Preseason in March and April; League play in May, June and July; Potential Post-season Alberta Soccer Association's Provincial Championships in August (qualification based on final EMSA league standing).
Technical Overview and Commitment:
- 8 Preseason sessions (6 Tech led and 2 team led)
- 13-week regular season consisting of- 1 coach led team session, 1 tech facilitated cohort team session, 1 tech lead player academy session, and 1 league game a week.
- Training and game sessions range from 1 to 1.5 hours
- Technical Training sessions conclude at the end of July
League Participation:
- Edmonton Minor Soccer Association (EMSA) league
- Approximately 14-16 games
- 9v9 Play Format
Coaching:
- Volunteer coaches with a CPIC clearance that will receive resources, ongoing training, and mentoring by Phoenix FC technical staff
- Centralized curriculum implemented through cohort training
- Google Classrooms organized by the Program Director to inform players and parents of any program updates and details. It will be used as the primary platform to get information to the players and families including session plans, development workshops and learning tools.
Registration fees cover:
- Technical program
- Facility/Field rental cost
- Team equipment
- Coach honorarium and clothing
- EMSA league fees and refereeing costs
- ASA membership and insurance costs
- TRACE AI Video system
- Program Administration
Fee Exclusions:
- Fees DO NOT cover clothing or uniform purchases, extra training fees, tournament entry fees, or related travel costs.
NEW! Volunteers:
- Parent volunteers are needed for various roles, including Team Manager and Trace Camera program.
- Please note that Team Fundraising is also quite common.
Schedule and Changes:
- Training and practice schedules are contingent on EMSA league schedule.
- Schedules are subject to change with league updates released one week prior to startup.
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U15 Girls (2010-2011) - Competitive (Tier 1)
Next Assessment:
- March 18, 2025 from 6:50-8:10pm at Turf Training Centre 4 (Field I)
- March 20, 2025 from 6:50-8:10pm at Turf Training Centre 4 (Field I)
Register for Assessments: https://forms.office.com/r/JC8ayXTDFs
This program is for players wishing to participate within a competitive soccer environment, continuing their skill development while fostering a love for the game. A game-based curriculum has been created to improve the rate of learning and develop brave players unafraid of making mistakes and excited to express their creativity in competitive moments. Player development is delivered through our 4 Pillars of Coaching:
- Players Experience FUN by working hard & trying their best,
- Players connecting through Positive Team Spirit (doing things together, "igniting the furnace of human connection"),
- Players demonstrate growth through Positive Coaching, and
- Increased Player commitment through frequent Learning and Improvement.
Program Timeline:
- The program duration spans 5 months
- Assessments and Preseason in March and April; League play in May, June and July; Potential Post-season Alberta Soccer Association's Provincial Championships in August (qualification based on final EMSA league standing).
Technical Overview and Commitment:
- 8 Preseason sessions (6 Tech led and 2 team led)
- 13-week regular season consisting of- 1 coach led team session, 1 tech facilitated cohort team session, 1 tech lead player academy session, and 1 league game a week.
- Training and game sessions range from 1 to 1.5 hours
- Technical Training sessions conclude at the end of July
League Participation:
- Edmonton Minor Soccer Association (EMSA) league
- Approximately 14-16 games
- 11v11 Play Format
Coaching:
- Volunteer coaches with a CPIC clearance that will receive resources, ongoing training, and mentoring by Phoenix FC technical staff
- Centralized curriculum implemented through cohort training
- Google Classrooms organized by the Program Director to inform players and parents of any program updates and details. It will be used as the primary platform to get information to the players and families including session plans, development workshops and learning tools.
Registration fees cover:
- Technical program
- Facility/Field rental cost
- Team equipment
- Coach honorarium and clothing
- EMSA league fees and refereeing costs
- ASA membership and insurance costs
- TRACE AI Video system
- Program Administration
Fee Exclusions:
- Fees DO NOT cover clothing or uniform purchases, extra training fees, tournament entry fees, or related travel costs.
NEW! Volunteers:
- Parent volunteers are needed for various roles, including Team Manager and Trace Camera program.
- Please note that Team Fundraising is also quite common.
Schedule and Changes:
- Training and practice schedules are contingent on EMSA league schedule.
- Schedules are subject to change with league updates released one week prior to startup.
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U17 Girls (2008-2009) - Competitive (Tier 2)
Next Assessment:
- March 17, 2025 from 8:30-10:00pm at Foote Field
- March 20, 2025 from 8:10-9:30pm at Turf Training Centre 4 (Field I)
Register for Assessments: https://forms.office.com/r/JC8ayXTDFs
This program is for players wishing to participate within a competitive soccer environment, continuing their skill development while fostering a love for the game. A game-based curriculum has been created to improve the rate of learning and develop brave players unafraid of making mistakes and excited to express their creativity in competitive moments. Player development is delivered through our 4 Pillars of Coaching:
- Players Experience FUN by working hard & trying their best,
- Players connecting through Positive Team Spirit (doing things together, "igniting the furnace of human connection"),
- Players demonstrate growth through Positive Coaching, and
- Increased Player commitment through frequent Learning and Improvement.
Program Timeline:
- The program duration spans 5 months
- Assessments and Preseason in March and April; League play in May, June and July; Potential Post-season Alberta Soccer Association's Provincial Championships in August (qualification based on final EMSA league standing).
Technical Overview and Commitment:
- 8 Preseason sessions (6 Tech led and 2 team led)
- 13-week regular season consists of- 1 coach led team session, 1 tech facilitated cohort team session, 1 tech lead player academy session, and 1 league game a week.
- Training and game sessions range from 1 to 1.5 hours
- Technical Training sessions conclude at the end of July
League Participation:
- Edmonton Minor Soccer Association (EMSA) league
- Approximately 14-16 games
- 11v11 Play Format
Coaching:
- Volunteer coaches with a CPIC clearance that will receive resources, ongoing training, and mentoring by Phoenix FC technical staff
- Centralized curriculum implemented through cohort training
- Google Classrooms organized by the Program Director to inform players and parents of any program updates and details. It will be used as the primary platform to get information to the players and families including session plans, development workshops and learning tools.
Registration fees cover:
- Technical program
- Facility/Field rental cost
- Team equipment
- Coach honorarium and clothing
- EMSA league fees and refereeing costs
- ASA membership and insurance costs
- TRACE AI Video system
- Program Administration
Fee Exclusions:
- Fees DO NOT cover clothing or uniform purchases, extra training fees, tournament entry fees, or related travel costs.
NEW! Volunteers:
- Parent volunteers are needed for various roles, including Team Manager and Trace Camera program.
- Please note that Team Fundraising is also quite common.
Schedule and Changes:
- Training and practice schedules are contingent on EMSA league schedule.
- Schedules are subject to change with league updates released one week prior to startup.
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U17 Boys (2008-2009) - Competitive (Tier 2)
Next Assessment:
- March 17, 2025 from 7:00-8:00pm at Turf Training Centre 1 - Field A
- March 20, 2025 from 6:00-7:30pm at Phoenix FC Facility
Register for Assessments: https://forms.office.com/r/JC8ayXTDFs
This program is for players wishing to participate within a competitive soccer environment, continuing their skill development while fostering a love for the game. A game-based curriculum has been created to improve the rate of learning and develop brave players unafraid of making mistakes and excited to express their creativity in competitive moments. Player development is delivered through our 4 Pillars of Coaching:
- Players Experience FUN by working hard & trying their best,
- Players connecting through Positive Team Spirit (doing things together, "igniting the furnace of human connection"),
- Players demonstrate growth through Positive Coaching, and
- Increased Player commitment through frequent Learning and Improvement.
Program Timeline:
- The program duration spans 5 months
- Assessments and Preseason in March and April; League play in May, June and July; Potential Post-season Alberta Soccer Association's Provincial Championships in August (qualification based on final EMSA league standing).
Technical Overview and Commitment:
- 8 Preseason sessions (6 Tech led and 2 team led)
- 13-week regular season consists of- 1 coach led team session, 1 tech facilitated cohort team session, 1 tech lead player academy session, and 1 league game a week.
- Training and game sessions range from 1 to 1.5 hours
- Technical Training sessions conclude at the end of July
League Participation:
- Edmonton Minor Soccer Association (EMSA) league
- Approximately 14-16 games
- 11v11 Play Format
Coaching:
- Volunteer coaches with a CPIC clearance that will receive resources, ongoing training, and mentoring by Phoenix FC technical staff
- Centralized curriculum implemented through cohort training
- Google Classrooms organized by the Program Director to inform players and parents of any program updates and details. It will be used as the primary platform to get information to the players and families including session plans, development workshops and learning tools.
Registration fees cover:
- Technical program
- Facility/Field rental cost
- Team equipment
- Coach honorarium and clothing
- EMSA league fees and refereeing costs
- ASA membership and insurance costs
- TRACE AI Video system
- Program Administration
Fee Exclusions:
- Fees DO NOT cover clothing or uniform purchases, extra training fees, tournament entry fees, or related travel costs.
NEW! Volunteers:
- Parent volunteers are needed for various roles, including Team Manager and Trace Camera program.
- Please note that Team Fundraising is also quite common.
Schedule and Changes:
- Training and practice schedules are contingent on EMSA league schedule.
- Schedules are subject to change with league updates released one week prior to startup.
