The Abbotsford Soccer Association (ASA) is pleased to announce that Georgia Venhola is our new Female Development Manager. The following is a quick background from Georgia. I grew up in Port Moody, where soccer quickly became more than just a sport .
From the time I could walk, I had a ball at my feet, and that love for the game carried me through every stage of life. I played five years at the University of Northern British Columbia, where I learned what it meant to compete, grow, and lead as part of a team. After graduation, I was lucky enough to spend some time in Scotland, experiencing the game in a whole new culture and building memories I’ll never forget. For the past few years, I’ve been coaching in the Abbotsford region, working with young players and helping them discover the same joy and confidence that soccer has given me.
Coaching has shown me how powerful the sport can be in shaping not just athletes, but in life in general. I am a high school English teacher by day and am currently working towards getting my masters degree in Indigenous education. When I’m not on the field or working I am spending time with my friends and family, or doing something active like training for the BMO half marathon. Stepping into this new role is really exciting for me. My goal is to create opportunities for girls to feel supported, challenged, and inspired and to make sure they know there’s a place for them in soccer, both today and in the future.
The Female Development – Manager’s role is critical to attracting, retaining, and advancing female players and coaches within ASA. As the Manager, Georgia will lead the design, delivery, monitoring, and assist with the evaluation of all player and coach development initiatives for the female programs, with an emphasis on Grassroots and Foundation Phase (U7–U13) programs. She will also assist with the U13 and older players within the ASA program. Please join us in congratulating Georgia with her new role