U13 BCSPL Pre-Intake Development Program
U13 BCSPL Pre-Intake Development Program
Program Overview
The 2025-26 SUSC U13 BCSPL Pre-Intake Development Program a professionally administered and coached program for Tier 1 (2013 born) players. The program is directly included in the highly successful SUSC BCSPL Program and all aspects of the U13 BCSPL player experience (including training curriculum, mental training, goal setting, etc.) will be included in the BCSPL Player Development Plan on which the program is built.
The U13 BCSPL Pre-Intake Development teams play a 9v9 game format, as per BC Soccer’s directive for all U13 players. There will be a 3:1 training to game ratio throughout the program. The teams will compete in the BC Coastal Soccer League and there will be permitting opportunities into higher age-group games, additional 11v11 training games and opportunities to augment the 9v9 league play.
Coaching Staff
The coaching positions in the program will require the same certification level and experience standard that all BCSPL teams adhere to.
Muchtar Ganief - Head Coach
2013G BCSPL Pre-Intake
SUSC Senior Staff Coach
SUDA Academy Coach
High Performance Academy Coach
BCSPL Coach
Muchtar Ganief, a BCSA Provincial B License Coach, is set to lead the 2013 girls with his extensive coaching background. With 7 years as a SUSC Development/Select Coach, 2.5 years as a Coach for SUSC, and 5 years coaching youth teams with NDSC & Surdel Girls, Muchtar's coaching journey spans over a decade.
At Surrey United, Muchtar has been instrumental in the success of various teams, including the recent achievements of the 2005 BCSPL Girls team Provincial Champions and their qualification to Nationals SUSC Technical coaching team since 2017 and the recent success in bringing the 2007G to becoming the 2025 Provincial Champions.
Muchtar's expertise and passion for fostering technical excellence in players make him a valuable addition to the SUSC coaching team.
Stefan Leslie - Head Coach
2013B BCSPL Pre-Intake
CSA Children’s License
SUSC Boys Development Lead
SUSC Club Coach (15+ years)
Vancouver Whitecaps FC First Team
Canadian Youth International Player Pool
Stefan grew up in Surrey and played locally, representing Surrey United Soccer Club at the tail end of his youth career. In his senior year of high school, he was scouted by the Vancouver Whitecaps and spent a season with their Reserve Squad, which led to signing a contract with the First Team. While playing for the Whitecaps, Stefan attended Trinity Western University and also had the honour of representing Canada at the international youth level. Over the years, he has played for the Surrey United Men’s Premier Team, representing British Columbia twice at the National Championships.
Stefan has been part of the Technical Team for more than 15 years and has had the privilege of contributing to player development from our Future Prospects Program through to coaching in high-performance environments such as the BCSPL, League1 BC, and USports.
Program Inclusions
Lead BCSPL Technical Director - the lead for the 2025-26 program is SUSC BCSPL TD and Sporting Director, Jeff Clarke
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Full-time, fully certified, paid head coach
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3:1 training to game ratio
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Attachment to SUSC BCSPL Program
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Inclusion in all features of the BCSPL development program
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Linkage with the 2012 BCSPL teams
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Opportunities for call-ups / permits into BCSPL league games
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Program training & game kit
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All players to receive a kit fit meeting and sizes will be finalized at that time
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Affiliation with South Fraser District Association & BC Soccer
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Local Legal Play (spring and fall) - year long program
Note - there will be additional opportunities for out of town games and tournaments. The cost of these are in addition to the program fees.
Registration & Timeline for Program Placement / Team Placement
The U13 BCSPL Pre-Intake Development Program is open to all interested players in the lower mainland. Like the SUSC BCSPL Program, the final player placement will be based on merit and inclusion of deserving players that meet the program’s standards.
There will be team placement / evaluation sessions held in February. These details will be sent directly to current SUSC U12 Select players and all out of club players that have registered using the SUSC Interested Players Form (see info below).
Currently registered SUSC players do not need to register and are already included in the team placement / evaluation process. More information will be shared directly with the current SUSC U12 teams and members ahead of placement dates.
Any players not currently registered in SUSC must register their interest on the SUSC Interested Player Form, click here to register.
Questions related to this program can be directed to bcsplgm@surreyunitedsoccer.com.