Author: Steph Neystrong

KAMLOOPS, BC –– Please join the Kamloops Youth Soccer Association (KYSA) in welcoming Darren Woloshen to our full-time coaching staff. A life-long soccer enthusiast, Darren began his pro coaching career with the Vancouver 86ers in 1996. Darren worked with various mens and womens teams throughout the Vancouver area before moving to Edmonton, where he spent the last nine years.

Darren’s specialty as a goalkeeping coach has gifted him with a plethora of experience with various teams, including: FC Edmonton, the W-League championship, Whitecaps women’s team, the University of Alberta Men’s team, and national championship MacEwan University women’s team. He also spent time as assistant/goalkeeping coach at UBC, SFU and UFV. In his time as a coach, Darren has worked with some big names, including olympic medalist, Stephanie Labbe. KYSA is honoured to have Darren on staff, and we hope he will feel a warm welcome in Kamloops.

Registration is now open for KYSA’s Summer Programs!

Our week-long Summer Camps, presented by Hansport, will take place on the following dates:

• July 18 to 22
• August 22 to 26

For more information on Summer Camps, CLICK HERE.

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KYSA will offer a four-week Summer Academy program this season, presented by Kamloops Tirecraft. The program will take place from July 26 to August 18.

For more information on the Summer Academy, CLICK HERE.

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Applications are now open for KYSA’s 2022 Scholarship Awards!

To qualify, an applicant for a KYSA Scholarship must have been registered in the association for three or more seasons (not necessarily consecutive). KYSA Scholarships are presented to selected students proceeding from Grade 12 to a university or other accredited post-secondary institution approved by the KYSA Scholarship Awards Committee and/or students already attending a post-secondary institute, but were under the age of 18 as of January 1 of the current year.

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The application deadline is May 15, 2022.

Volunteer Coaches Needed! 

Each of our teams in the Community Spring League is coached by a volunteer coach, with the majority of volunteer coaches coming from the parent pool on each team. 

Are you interested in volunteering as a coach or manager for the 2022 season? We want to hear from you! Please contact the KYSA Office at office@kysa.net for more information.

To learn more about coaching with KYSA, click here.

Registration is now OPEN for KYSA’s Spring Academy! 

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Skill Academy (U11 to U15) 
For any individual seeking to challenge themselves with extra training and a higher level of play.  We group participants with like minded individuals of similar abilities to ensure each participant is challenged appropriately.

• Fridays from 5:30pm to 6:30pm
• McArthur Island Park
• April 22, 29, May 6, 13, 27, June 3, 10, 17
• No session May 20
• $120

GK Academy (U11 to U15)
For any individual seeking to enhance their skills as a goalkeeper.  

• Fridays from 4:30pm to 5:30pm
• McArthur Island Park
• April 22, 29, May 6, 13, 27, June 3, 10, 17
• No session May 20
• $120

Prep (U8/9/10)
The Spring Prep Program includes participation in the Slurpee Cup on the May 21/22/23 Long weekend for all U9/10 participants and capable U8s.

***BMO Select Training Kit (shirt, shorts, socks – $55) required by all participants.  Contact the office if you need to order this kit.

• BOYS = Fridays from 4:30pm to 5:30pm
• GIRLS = Fridays from 5:30pm to 6:30pm
• McArthur Island Park
• April 22, 29, May 6, 13, 27, June 3, 10, 17
• No session May 20
• $160

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