Vernon Skills & Games

The Skills & Games Program at Thompson Okanagan Soccer Academy provides an engaging, supportive, and FUN environment for players ages 5 to 13 to develop their love for the game while building a strong foundation of soccer skills. Each session focuses on teaching the essential skills of the sport — dribbling, passing, shooting, and ball control — while introducing key concepts such as attacking, defending, and positional awareness. Players also work on improving their physical literacy, including coordination, agility, and overall movement, helping them grow as confident and well-rounded athletes.

The program emphasizes teamwork, sportsmanship, and respect, fostering both skill development and personal growth. The first half of each session is dedicated to structured skill development activities, while the second half features game play, allowing players to apply what they’ve learned in competitive situations. Every session is professionally designed and delivered/overseen by certified coaches, ensuring a safe, positive, and developmentally appropriate experience for all participants.

ALL sessions at the Vernon Toyota Indoor Sports Centre at Marshall Fields in Vernon

THE FIRST HALF OF EACH SESSION WILL FOCUS ON SKILL DEVELOPMENT. THE SECOND HALF WILL CONSIST OF GAME PLAY SO PLAYERS CAN PUT THOSE SKILLS LEARNED TO USE.

All training sessions are delivered/overseen by professional, certified coaches –
David Broadhurst, TOSA TD, UEFA A, NOYSA TD
Jason Thompson, CSA Nat’l A, Nat’l B, CSA Nat’l Youth, WYSA TD,
Kai Tolpinrud, TOSA GM/ED, CSA Gk Licence, USC Level 1 and 2 GK, Goalkeeping Coach