Help Support Tomorrow's Stars Today
Published on July 31, 2007 under USL First Division (USL-1)
Vancouver Whitecaps News Release
Vancouver Whitecaps FC has launched a full-time Residency Program as part of the Whitecaps FC Youth Development Model. The purpose of the Residency Program is to provide a pathway to professional success for young elite athletes from across North America. The Residency Program runs from September to June. During this time, participants live with a host family, attend school at Burnaby Central High School, and train daily with the Whitecaps men's team and other elite groups.
As a host family living in the Burnaby area, you provide your player with a room, three meals a day, and a welcoming atmosphere. You are not responsible for the player's transportation. Host families receive $750/month remuneration, plus Whitecaps Season Tickets. Plus, by opening up your home to these young athletes, you will be playing a major role in the development of professional-level soccer in Canada and North America.
Vancouver Whitecaps FC is pleased to partner with the Langara College Homestay Program to ensure a quality billeting experience for both the host families and the players.
To learn more about hosting a Whitecaps Residency player from September to June, please contact Angela Whitfield at 604-669-WAVE (9283), ext 2280 or email awhitfield@whitecapsfc.com.
Vancouver Whitecaps FC Residency Program
The Vancouver Whitecaps FC full-time Residency Program provides elite youth players with a development gateway to professional opportunities with the Whitecaps men's team and European clubs. School, training and competition are integrated to provide elite players with the opportunity to train in a professional environment unlike any other in North America.
Players train daily under the guidance of Managing Director and Head Coach Thomas Niendorf, a European coaching specialist who has placed elite players in Europe including Owen Hargreaves (Bayern Munich) and Kevin McKenna (FC Energie Cottbus).
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