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JASON THOMSPON - Jason is Westside Youth Soccer’s Technical Director. Jason came to WYSA after spending 10 years as the Technical Director for TOFC in the BC Soccer Premier League. Holding a National B License, and a National Youth License, Jason’s focus is on supporting all players and coaches in our club, but we are excited he will also be coaching Surf teams in the first year of the new Surf program. BRIAN DEWAR - Brian is a National B Licensed coach with more than 15 years of experience in the BC Soccer Premier League. A former youth player from Guelph, Ontario, he has dedicated his career to player development, club leadership, and growing the game in British Columbia. Brian's coaching achievements include a Provincial Premier Gold Championship in 2016, Provincial B Cup Silver in 2014, and recognition with a Community Sports Award. While proud of those accomplishments, Brian takes the greatest pride in helping players achieve their goals, with many former players progressing to university and college programs, high-performance pathways, and professional opportunities. SAM WITTON - Sam is our resident English coach with a semi-professional playing background and experience working in the Nottingham Forest Academy. His proudest achievement is helping eight players progress to professional academies, with one recently signing a professional contract. Currently holding a C Licence and working toward his Concacaf B Licence, Sam is passionate about developing players and creating pathways to higher levels of the game. ERIC SCRAMSTAD - Eric has coached youth soccer for more than eight years and has a competitive playing background, including three seasons in Alberta’s ACAL futsal league. He currently holds a Canada Soccer C Licence and is working toward obtaining his B Licence, demonstrating his commitment to excellence in player development and coaching. JEREMY SCHAUBROECK – Jeremy's coaching philosophy focuses on creating a positive learning environment where players can build confidence, develop technical skills, and foster a lifelong love of the game. Jeremy hold a Canada C License, along with Active Start, Fundamentals, Learn to Train, Soccer 4 Life, and a Goalkeeper Diploma. MARCO LEITE - Marco is a former professional soccer and futsal player from Brazil with extensive experience both on the field and on the sidelines. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education and currently possesses a Canada Soccer C Licence, with plans to pursue his B Licence in the near future. Internationally, Marco represented Ireland as a futsal coach at the UEFA Futsal Cup in Switzerland during the 2010/11 season. He later served as Head Coach of the Canadian U16 Futsal National Team, leading the squad at the AMF Futsal World Cup in Paraguay in 2021. He also worked as Assistant Coach with the U21 team in Guelph, Ontario. PRECIOUS ORISE - Precious is a Nigerian-Canadian soccer coach with a strong foundation in grassroots football development. Holding a Canada Soccer C License , I have a passion for player growth, technical development, and creating positive learning environments for young athletes. With experience rooted in the grassroots game, I’m dedicated to helping players build confidence, improve their skills, and develop a deeper understanding and love for the sport. ASHLEY BUECHLER - Ashley has represented Team Manitoba as a youth player, an adult player, and at the highest level with the University of Manitoba. She continues to play whenever possible and is currently pursuing her C Licence. Coaching allows her to give back to the game by helping players build technical skills, tactical awareness, confidence, and character, while fostering a strong team culture and creating memorable experiences along the way.