About Us
At YouthKicks Soccer we offer a unique summer camp experience that helps campers of all skill levels (no experience required) improve their soccer ability while also learning valuable life skills that will support them both on and off the field. Our camp prioritizes soccer development but goes beyond the game by integrating life skill sessions that use educational pedagogy and methodology. Our holistic approach focuses on each child and supports them in developing crucial life skills. In a safe and nurturing environment, our camp offers a dynamic blend of soccer development and engaging activities designed to foster skills like collaboration, communication, leadership, and perseverance.
Our Mission
Our mission at YouthKicks Soccer is to provide a summer camp experience that helps campers develop their soccer skills while learning valuable life lessons to take them further both on and off the field. We believe that soccer is the perfect medium to achieve this goal as it promotes collaboration, communication, leadership, and perseverance. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive environment where campers can learn, grow and have fun while improving their soccer skills and developing important life skills.
Founder:
Will Sanderson
As a certified Ontario teacher, Will brings a wealth of knowledge and pedagogical expertise to our program. With extensive experience coaching at high levels of soccer and a lifelong passion for the sport as a player, his commitment to developing both athletic and life skills in our young participants is unwavering. This rich blend of education, coaching expertise, and personal experience sets the foundation for an exceptional soccer camp designed to nurture and develop both soccer skills and life skills in the youth we serve.
Qualifications
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Bachelor of Commerce, University of Guelph
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Master of Teaching, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of the University of Toronto
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Ontario Certified Teacher
Experience
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2+ years coaching rep-level soccer
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2+ seasons managing/coaching at soccer camps
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3+ years coaching high school soccer
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Has coached children aged 5-17