Ellen is aware that she has an important role as a female coach ad role model, and strives to build upon this extending new, progressive training & coaching opportunities through ACTIV8TE , for our youth, but particularly female, athletes. Training sessions with Coach El, build from a foundation of initial functional movement review and correction. Teaching Movement Preparation skills and focusing on improved movement function for optimum speed agility and quickness. Ellen is aware that many athletes are training and compensating for movement disfunction, that can and will result in injury. While training with Coach EL, athletes, learn how to train for their body, learn to understand and apply learning methods that support athletic competence and build self confidence. Building training methodologies for each individual that provides them with a platform for individual success. Building Confidence and Competence as key components in their training, your athlete(s) will learn how to slow down, break down and then rebuild movement patterns successfully, identify and correct bad habits, so that athletes understand the How What When Where and Why of each aspect of their specific training plan and sport, and a develop healthy more holistic relationship to their body and sports activity. Ellen believes athletes should be Body Mechanics — with a Tool Kit of skills, giving them the knowledge and tools to sustain healthy and long term sporting involvement.

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Junior Coach at ACTIV8TE SPORTCAMPS

Mia is a high performance BCSPL Level Club, High School Soccer Snr Team MVP and dedicated academic student (Grad 2025).

Mia currently plays on the Coastal FC BCSPL team, Premier Academy U18 Prep team as well as her Earl Marriott High School Snr Soccer Team.

Mia is a motivated athlete and keen to explore all opportunities for personal development, and participated in OPSM and FTF Combines in 2022, 2023. & 2024

She was recently ranked #58 All Canadian for 2025 born athletes by FTF Canada, and recognized as one of the top 5 2007 born players in the 2022 FTF combine and identified within the top 40 both years (of all ages attending (2004-2008 born players ) at both FTF events.

Mia was recently selected to represent Team England in the Youth Nations Cup.

She captained her high school senior team in 2024 to its first provincials in 20 years, and finished a strong 9th place as the youngest team there.

Whilst playing for the senior team, she was the assistant coach for the junior team.

For her contributions to the school in soccer in 2024, she earned team MVP as well as a skipper coaching award.

In 2022 Mia was selected to compete in the BC Summer Games held in Prince George - bringing home the Bronze medal with her district team.

She won her District championship banner with the High school soccer team in 2022, progressing to regional finals, and competed that same season in the Provincials with her SUSC Metro team.

Mia began playing Soccer starting at the age of 5 at Coastal FC where she progressed through the Rep program and plays both Central & Wide Midfield roles, but offers versatility and has been playing Fullback with her Coastal FC Team. She was the Delta Coastal Selects Metro teams top scorer during both seasons. Mia also attended the Whitecaps Girls Academy program for 2 years, so brings a wide range of training experiences to her own coaching.

Alongside her passion for all things Soccer, Mia loves music, reading and movies. Mia also enjoys middle distance Running, Hiking and camping with her family. Mia is also a member of the High School Environmental committee.

She is a highly motivated athlete and has developed strong independent training habits and understands the importance of building resilience both mentally and physically a quality she encourages with athletes she trains. Her athletic journey has taught Mia the importance of building resilience and maintaining a positive attitude, her advice to young athletes is - “never give up”. Mia enjoys working with young athletes and supporting their skills development and sharing her love of sport with them.

Her recent coaching experience includes assisting in our ACTIV8TE Summer programs, and 1:1 training sessions with u13 athletes. She started work as a Junior Coach with ACTIV8TE in 2021.

Outside of Soccer Mia enjoys Music, Reading and is an active member of the High School Environmental club

As an ACTIV8TE Junior Coach - Mia will spend time with your athlete(s) working on both building confidence & skill development, sharing her experience and enthusiasm for the sport of soccer.

We are very excited to have Mia in the ACTIV8TE Junior Coaching team.

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Junior Coach Rayna is a dedicated metro division Soccer player and part of her Sullivan Heights Senior high school soccer team. Rayna is also a devoted academic student.

Rayna is currently playing spring with Akal united following her past years with the SUSC metro team where she competed with the team in the 2022 provincial cup.

Rayna is an ambitious athlete who takes all experiences as an opportunity for development and growth. Rayna recently attended the 2023 OPSM spring camp, and in 2022 was selected to compete in the BC Summer Games held in Prince George representing Zone 4, bringing home the bronze medal.

Raynas coaching experience includes volunteering at summer camps with the Soccer Stars Academy where she was a mentor and coach. She built a strong relationship with all the young players and worked to support their development and confidence. She led players through technical and finishing with competitive scrimmages.

In addition to Rayna’s passion for soccer, Rayna loves music, movies and going to the gym. Rayna is also part of her High School community leadership class where they work on initiatives that give back to the community. For example, Rayna was her groups leader in the fundraising and purchasing of presents for the Surrey Christmas bureau. As well as, organizing many events within her school including the anti bullying day event.

As a motivated athlete and academic student who understands the importance of perseverance and resilience, Rayna continues to push herself to be the best she can be on and off the field.

Rayna’s advice to young players is to maintain a positive mindset and attitude no matter how challenging it gets, and to ask questions, and for support when needed. Rayna is eager to continue working with young players and assist them throughout their soccer journey.

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