Training Value
At the Villains, we focus on individual player development first and foremost. Our goal is to create great players who, as they get older, build great teams, but at early ages, we do not prioritize a win-at-all-costs mentality. As players graduate from our program, we want them to be able to step into their next level of play in adult, university or pro-am with the technical ability to fit into any program of their choosing.
U7-U12 Recreational players will have the option to register for our Villains Skills Academy in Indoor 2026. Weekly training group focusing purely on ball mastery and love for the ball. U13-U19 Recreational players can register for GGX skills if they want additional training.
U9-U19 Competitive:Players who consider soccer their primary sport year-round can join our Competitive “Academy” Development Plus program. Our Competitive Stream is an Academy-led, not coach-led, program that prioritizes individual player development. This means the club will run the academy sessions, but the team coach could be a volunteer, paid coach or club staff. We do not guarantee a paid coach on a specific team outside of our APDL program. All Coaches will be provided with session plans and online coaching platform access to support their age group program.
The progress of all players is closely monitored by the Academy Director, who holds a UEFA Pro Certification—the highest coaching license available. This certification enables the running of national team programs anywhere in the world. We are very fortunate to have Munib, with his impressive credentials, contributing to our program. Due to his curriculum and meticulous attention to detail expected from all players and staff involved in training, we are widely recognized for producing the most technically proficient players in Calgary.
At Villains FC, our Development Plus Competitive training is not just time on the field—it’s a structured, high-performance development system designed to maximize every player’s growth.
Our youngest players (U9–U10) build their foundation through dedicated Academy Skills sessions, ball mastery. As players progress into the U12–U19 pathway, they receive more training and focus on ball mastery & high-level technical training sessions, ensuring consistent, intentional development throughout the year.
At the top end, our APDL program delivers a true high-performance environment, with 80+ Academy training sessions, providing the volume, intensity, and structure required to compete at the next level.
From U13 onward, players benefit from a fully integrated performance model. This includes sports science support, video analysis, and a deeper understanding of the game through structured feedback in APDL. APDL players also gain access to player data tracking, giving objective insights into performance, workload, and progression. CMSA programming have option for video package that teams can purchase.
All training is supported by elite infrastructure, including video capture systems in the Villains Dome, allowing for detailed analysis and continuous improvement.
Every session, every tool, and every resource is aligned with one goal: to develop better players, faster—and keep them progressing for years to come.