Calgary Foothills Soccer Club, Calgary, Alberta

U4-U8 Program Foothills provides innovative & unique development opportunities for our players through fundamental skill games in a fun & positive soccer environment using the CSA long term player development. This is the start of our player development pathway. Foothills provides coaching education & resources to ensure our coaches are developing the latest and most innovative training techniques. U10-U18 Tier 1 Program Our technical program is led by our club technical director Tommy Wheeldon Jr, who has earned his UEFA A coaching license. Our technical program provides our players with the best training opportunity to develop into total soccer players through elite level coaching. Our academy is led by Academy Manager Leon Hapgood, who is UEFA B certified. The tier 1-3 program focuses on the 4 corners development model (Technical, Tactical, Mental & Physical). We strive to achieve success by creating a challenging & positive training environment for our players. Our coaches utilize unique training methods, along with modern day coaching to ensure our players are on the correct development pathway. This model has created success for our club, which has sent 9 teams to CSA club national in 9 years, and expect to continue the success with our great staff & coaches. U10-U18 Tier 2 & 3 Program Our development academy is led by DA Manager Lee Tucker, who is also UEFA B certified. Lee is the only professional in Calgary that focuses on educating players at the tier 2 & 3 levels. Lee provides a positive learning environment for our players through innovative sessions & unique exercises to create a strong development pathway for our players. U10-U18 Tier 4-6 Program Our Tier 4-6 program is more focused on providing a fun and positive environment, in a less competitive environment. Wins & losses are not a major focus, however, it’s about ensuring our players love the experience, while learning at the same time.