Meet Our Coaches
Our Coaching Philosophy
At South Van FC, our coaches are more than instructors. They are mentors committed to long-term player development, character building, and a deep understanding of the game. Each coach brings a blend of professional training, competitive experience, and a passion for youth development, ensuring every player receives high-quality coaching in a positive and challenging environment.
Leaders. Mentors. Developers of the Modern Player
Harjit Kainth
Tactical
Technical
Player Development
15 Years
U8 - 18+
Coach Bio
Harjit Kainth began his football journey in Vancouver at the grassroots level with KLM (U6) before progressing into elite youth pathways. He was accepted into TSS Academy and later selected to represent Vancouver Selects, competing at the highest youth level in the Metro Soccer League. His development also included provincial and national exposure with Coastal BC in the Super Y League.
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Internationally, Harjit competed in Salzburg at a top youth international tournament and completed a three-week training stint with Dynamo Kyiv's Youth Academy, gaining valuable experience in high-performance environments.
Transitioning into coaching during high school, he began by coaching high school girls' teams, later expanding to both boys' and girls' programs after graduation. As his coaching career progressed, he moved into the senior game, coaching men's teams in the Vancouver Metro Soccer League (VMSL).
Harjit is currently pursuing his Canada Soccer C Diploma and is committed to continuous professional development, with the goal of attaining the highest coaching certifications available. His coaching philosophy centers on building confident, intelligent players through structured development, accountability, and a deep understanding of the modern game.
Dipinder Kainth
Tactical
Skill Develoment
Leadership
1 Year
U8 - 18+
Coach Bio
Dipinder Kainth's soccer journey began at the age of eight with KLM soccer club. He quickly progressed within KLM and began playing at the Silver 1 level. His development in soccer lead him to be part of two city championships with his high school team.
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Transitioning from youth to adult soccer, Dipinder began with a seven-a-side league. In his first season he helped his team place 1st in the division and later moved on to winning the championship. He eventually joined Coach Harjit to compete in a competitive men's division with the Vancouver Metro Soccer League (VMSL).
As a coach, Dipinder has taken on the role of leading and coaching the men's team for South Van FC. He is currently pursuing his Canada Soccer C Diploma with aspirations of obtaining higher levels of coaching certification. His coaching philosophy revolves around developing confident, well rounded players, focusing on resilience, game intelligence and team work.
Shanil Sharma
Agility
Strenghtening
Plyometrics
15 Years
U8 - 18+
Coach Bio
Shanil Sharma started played for Killarney Soccer, at young age and continued up until U18, playing at the gold level. He also played for the high school team winning the city championship and was also the captain of the team.
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After high-school Shanil underwent a surgery and opted to coach the high-school soccer team for 2 years. Shanil has continued to play in the men's league and continues to play for South Van FCs men's team, where he also helps coach.
Shanil is Kinesiologist who graduated from the University of British Columbia. He specializes in strength and conditioning training, as well as injury rehabilitation. He is a member of the National Coaching Certification Program, and looks to pursue with the canada soccer program.