Coaching Staff

Leaders.
Mentors.
Developers.

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 genuine passion for developing the modern player.

3 Staff Coaches
U8 to Senior
YVR Based
Meet the Team

Our Coaching Staff

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HK
Head Coach

Harjit Kainth

Head Coach
Experience 15 Years
Age Groups U8 - 18+
TacticalTechnicalPlayer Development

Harjit began his football journey in Vancouver at the grassroots level before progressing into elite youth pathways. Accepted into TSS Academy and selected to represent Vancouver Selects, he competed at the highest youth level in the Metro Soccer League.

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Assistant Coach

Dipinder Kainth

Assistant Coach
Experience 1 Year
Age Groups U8 - 18+
TacticalSkill DevelopmentLeadership

Dipinder's soccer journey began at age eight with KLM Soccer Club, where he quickly progressed to the Silver 1 level and was part of two city championship-winning high school teams.

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Fitness & Conditioning Coach

Shanil Sharma

Fitness & Conditioning Coach
Experience 15 Years
Age Groups U8 - 18+
AgilityStrengtheningPlyometrics

Shanil played for Killarney Soccer from a young age through to U18 at the gold level, captaining his high school team to a city championship before moving into coaching and conditioning.

How We Coach

Our Coaching
Principles

Every member of our coaching staff operates from a shared set of principles that define how we develop players, from their first session to their highest level of performance.

Player-Centred Development

Every player is an individual. Training is tailored to the specific needs, strengths, and development stage of each player. Never a one-size-fits-all approach.

Technical Excellence First

Technical ability is the foundation of all good football. Before tactics, before physical conditioning, we build players who are comfortable on the ball under pressure.

Competitive Environments

Training must replicate match intensity. We create environments where players are challenged daily and where raising the group's standard is a shared responsibility.

Respect & Accountability

Character matters as much as skill. We expect every player to respect teammates, coaches, and the game, and to take full ownership of their development journey.

Train With
Our Coaches

Whether you're joining the men's squad or the academy, our coaching staff is ready to develop your game.