BCSPL High Performance Academy

Program Overview

The Surrey United SC BCSPL High-Performance Academy (HPA) is a premier development player academy for U11–U12 select players (born 2016–2015) who aspire to compete at the highest levels of youth soccer in British Columbia. This academy is designed to prepare athletes for future assessments and placement in the Pre-BCSPL U13 and ultimately the BC Soccer Premier League (BCSPL) at U14.

As one of the first programs of its kind in the region, HPA has been a cornerstone of elite player development for nearly two decades. Graduates have gone on to represent:

BC Soccer Provincial Teams
Whitecaps FC & Whitecaps REX Program
Canada Soccer National Teams
FIFA Men’s & Women’s World Cups

Elite Training Environment

This regionally based, invitation-only academy brings together highly motivated and technically advanced players in a competitive, high-performance setting. The program features:

A best-in-class positional training curriculum, recently updated to reflect modern game demands
Video analysis to support individual growth and tactical understanding
A curriculum that exceeds national licensing standards, developed by:
- Jeff Clarke, SUSC Sporting Director, former Team Canada player and Captain of the Vancouver Whitecaps FC
- Troye Flannery, SUSC Technical Director, National A Licence Coach and Technical Leadership Award Recipient
Delivered on field by professional, certified coaches

Video Analysis Component

The video analysis portion of the program focuses on:

Individual training habits and technical mechanics
Player mirroring and modeling
Age-stage technical evolution and its impact on match-day performance
Tactical decision-making aligned with game-play scenarios

This component helps players visualize their development and understand how their training translates to competitive play.

Program Details

By invitation only: Eligible players will receive a registration link via email in August 2026
Schedule: Friday evenings from September to January
Location: Cloverdale Athletic Park

PRELIMINARY TRAINING SCHEDULE

The program begins on Friday September 18th, 2026

September 18 & 25
October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
November 6, 13, 20, 27
December 4, 11
January 8, 15, 22

TRAINING TIMES

Times are subject to change based on final registration and the final City of Surrey field allocations.

5:45pm - 7:00pm Boys
7:00pm - 8:15pm Girls

COST

$380.00

SUSC High Performance Academy Player Kit: What You Need to Know

To maintain a consistent and professional training environment, all players are required to wear the official SUSC Academy Player Kit to every session.

2026-27 Mandatory Academy Kit Details:

NEW black SUSC Macron Academy Training Shirt (new for 2026–27)
NEW red SUSC Macron Academy Hoodie (new for 2026–27) and optional for this program

Please note: As Surrey United transitions to our new apparel partner, Macron, the red Adidas Academy jacket is no longer part of the official Academy Player kit. Players may continue to wear their existing Adidas jacket for the remainder of the current season.

Please ensure your player purchases the required SUSC Macron Academy player kit for their registered Academy program for the 2026–27 season.

Ordering Your Kit:

The Academy kit is not included with program registration and must be purchased separately through Otto Sport under the “Clubwear” section.

Program Communication

All registrants will receive an email approximately 5–7 days before the program begins with confirmed session details, arrival information, and everything you need to know before the first session. Please check your junk/spam folder if you do not see it in your inbox.

QUESTIONS

Any questions on this program can be directed to our Program Registrar at: programregistrar@surreyunitedsoccer.com.

HPA Frequently Asked Questions