Academy Training
Our core weekly training, coached in the Spanish way. One programme, two levels: Group and Elite.
Academy Training is the heart of Sparkle Football Academy. Players train in small groups with the methods of Spanish positional play (juego de posición): technique under pressure, scanning before the ball arrives, and choosing the right option. It is a supplementary programme, so most of our players also play for a BC Soccer club team.
How to join
- Free trial. Send us a message through the contact form and your child can join up to three sessions for free.
- Selection. After the trial, our coaches decide with you whether the programme is the right fit. We look at attitude, commitment and potential more than at current level.
- Monthly plan. Choose Bronze, Silver or Gold (1, 2 or 3 sessions a week). The plans and prices are the same for Group and Elite.
Group
Our basic, and in our view our best, programme. Children grow fastest in a good group: they learn from each other, compete every session and get plenty of touches and decisions. Open to players at any level who pass the trial and want to keep improving.
Elite (invite only)
For players with a high level of technique who want to open the door to the next level. Coaches invite players from Group based on quality and motivation. Sessions are more intensive and go into the details that decide matches: the quality of the first touch, body orientation before receiving, and tactical decisions. Elite places are reviewed continually, and a player may move back to Group if quality or motivation drop.
Weekly schedule
| Day | Time | Session | Field |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 7:30 – 9:00 PM | Elite (invite only) | Empire Field, Vancouver |
| Tuesday | 4:00 – 5:30 PM | Group | Empire Field, Vancouver |
| Wednesday | 4:30 – 6:00 PM | Group | Burnaby Lake West, Burnaby |
| Friday | 4:30 – 6:00 PM | Sparkle FC only: team players and invited tryout players. Not open to Academy Training players. | Empire Field, Vancouver |
Need another day, a field closer to home, or more sessions a week? With three or more players, we can open a new class at a field in Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster or Richmond. Tell us which day suits you when you book your free trial.
Quality Training
We provide a soccer program with the Spanish style. Spanish soccer is known for its focus on technique, creativity, and teamwork, exemplified by the “tiki-taka” style of play. It promotes physical fitness, coordination, and cognitive skills like problem-solving and decision-making for children. Emphasizing teamwork and communication builds social skills, while mastering techniques boosts confidence and creativity. This special approach supports both personal and athletic growth.
Developing Humanity
At Sparkle Football Academy, we develop not just good players but well-rounded people. Alongside skills and technique, we build values like respect, humility, teamwork and discipline, so players are ready to succeed on and off the field.
General Selection Criteria
- Attitude and commitment in every session
- Personality, such as teamwork and leadership
- Quality in practices
- Regular attendance
- For Elite: technique and tactical understanding
Book a free trial
Up to three free sessions before you choose a plan. Tell us your child’s age and current team, and we will suggest a group.
