The Port Moody Soccer Club is excited to offer an Adaptive Soccer Program.
This program is offered to girls and boys, aged 6-16, and is suitable for those players who may not be able to play in mainstream soccer. All youth with disabilities/abilities are welcome.
Port Moody Soccer is proud to introduce our new Adaptive Soccer Program Sponsor
ACM Advisors is an employee owned investment fund manager that specializes in the creation, structuring and management of pooled Canadian commercial mortgage funds. Headquartered in Vancouver, and with offices in Toronto, Montreal and Halifax, ACM is proud to be an active contributor to various community programs, fundraisers and charities across Canada.
As a long-time resident of Port Moody, Chad Mallow – one of the principals of ACM – has been actively involved with the Port Moody Soccer Club for the past ten years. First as a coach of his son and daughter, and now as a supportive parent on the sidelines, Chad was thrilled at the opportunity to have ACM support the growth of Port Moody’s Adaptive Soccer program. For him, soccer is the best game in the world and to make the sport accessible to everyone is an initiative ACM is pleased to get behind.
For more information or to contact ACM, please visit www.acma.ca
Meet the Adaptive Soccer Coaches
Our Adaptive Head Coach, Danielle comes to us from the Therapeutic Recreation program at Douglas College. She is currently completing practicums in her fourth year, and has been instrumental in her contributions to our Adaptive Program, both on and off the pitch. Their learning through the TR program at Douglas, has proven invaluable to their experiences with the players (and parents) who participate in the Adaptive Program. For information about the Douglas College Therapeutic Recreation program, please contact dowlej@douglascollege.ca or visit here.
Introducing Jessica Kong, Assistant Coach for the PMSC Adaptive Soccer Program Jess has been a part of the Adaptive program as a volunteer since 2017, and is looking forward to stepping into her new coaching role. She has played soccer for over 14 years and brings her love for the game to the program. Jess is currently an undergrad studying Behavioural Neuroscience, and is gearing up to take her coaching course (once COVID-19 restrictions ease up). She believes that everyone has the right to Leisure and Recreation, and that having fun is the most important part of playing soccer :)
Introducing Danielle Barrett, Head Coach for the PMSC Adaptive Soccer Program. Danielle has been with PMSC as one of the coaches for the Adaptive Soccer Program since it started in 2017. She has played soccer for over 15 years. Danielle brings her passion for soccer and a positive attitude to the program. She is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist and uses her background in Therapeutic Recreation to support the children and their needs, and design fun and purposeful sessions. Danielle values the right to recreation and believes that everybody deserves the opportunity to participate and have fun! She believes that soccer is a great way to get active, have fun and gain new skills
PMSC offers an Adaptive Soccer Program three times per year:
Fall, Winter and Spring
2020 Fall Program:
- When: September 18 - November 27 (extended to Dec 4)
- Time: 2 Time slots 6:30 p.m. start & 7:45 p.m. start (1hour each)
- Location:
Trasolini Turf Warm up Cage - (
located at south end of the main soccer field behind the Port Moody Rec Center.) - Registration: CLICK HERE
- # of Sessions:10 sessions - no session October 9th
- Cost: $150
2021 Winter Program:
- When: January 8- March 12
- Time: 6:30 p.m. start (1 hour)
- Location:
Trasolini Turf Warm up Cage - (
located at south end of the main soccer field behind the Port Moody Rec Center.) - Registration: CLICK HERE
- # of Sessions: 9 sessions - no session February 12
- Cost: $150
2021 Spring Program:
- When: April 16th - June 18th
- Time:2 time slots 6:30 p.m. start & 7:45 p.m. start (1hr each)
- Location:
Trasolini Turf Warm up Cage - (
located at south end of the main soccer field behind the Port Moody Rec Center.). - Registration: opens January 2021
- # of Sessions: 9 sessions - no session May 21
- Cost: TBD
* Port Moody Soccer Club jersey uniform is provided.
*KidSport Funding is available, and all Ministry Funding is accepted*
This program is offered to girls and boys, aged 6-16, and is suitable for those players who may not be able to play in mainstream soccer. All youth with disabilities/abilities are welcome.
If you are interested in trying one session before committing to the program, please do not hesitate to contact us.