Adult Soccer Training in Vancouver — Get Back in the Game

Back2Soccer is coed adult soccer training in Vancouver, BC — for adults who want to play soccer, get fit, improve their game and enjoy being back on the field. No team or season-long league commitment required.

Maybe you played years ago and have been thinking about starting again.

Maybe you still play recreational soccer but miss actually training and working on your game.

Or maybe you've always wanted to play, but most adult soccer options seem to assume you already know what you're doing.

That's the gap Back2Soccer is built to fill.

Soccer training built for adults

Finding somewhere to play soccer as an adult isn't necessarily difficult. Finding somewhere to train can be.

Most soccer coaching is aimed at children and youth players. Adult soccer, meanwhile, tends to revolve around leagues and pickup games.

Back2Soccer is different.

It's structured, coach-led soccer training designed specifically for adults.

Sessions combine soccer skills, movement, fitness and game play, so you can work on your game while getting a great workout.

Soccer is the workout.

Who is Back2Soccer for?

You don't need to be an elite player. And you don't need to get match-fit before you start.

Back2Soccer is being created for adults with very different soccer backgrounds, including:

• Returning players who haven't played in years
• Recreational players who want to improve their game
• Adults looking for an alternative to the gym
• Players in their 30s, 40s, 50s and beyond
• Beginners who want to learn in a welcoming environment
• Adults who simply want more soccer in their week

There's no tryout and no requirement to have played recently.

The goal is simple: help adults get on the field and enjoy playing soccer.

Adult soccer training vs. leagues and pickup soccer

There are already recreational soccer leagues and pickup soccer games in Vancouver. Back2Soccer isn't trying to replace them.

It's another way to play.

Joining an adult soccer league usually means joining a team and committing to a schedule for a season. Pickup soccer gives you the freedom to simply show up and play, but typically doesn't include structured coaching.

Back2Soccer sits between the two.

You get a coach-led training session with a focus on soccer skills, movement and playing the game, without having to join a team for an entire season.

You can use Back2Soccer to get ready to return to a league, improve the skills you use in your current games, get more comfortable with the ball, improve your fitness — or simply because you enjoy playing soccer.

What does an adult soccer training session look like?

A typical Back2Soccer session is built around the ball.

Rather than spending the session running laps or doing a traditional fitness class, training can include:

• A soccer-based warm-up
• Ball work and technical exercises
• Passing, movement and first-touch work
• Soccer-specific movement and agility
• Coach-led drills
• Small-sided game play

The idea isn't to turn recreational adults into professional players.

It's to provide real soccer training at a level that makes sense for adults.

Haven't played soccer in years?

That's exactly the kind of player Back2Soccer is being created for.

Coming back to soccer after a long break can feel intimidating. Your touch may not be what you remember. Your fitness might be different. And your body at 40 or 50 probably doesn't recover quite like it did at 20.

That's okay.

Back2Soccer is being designed so returning players can work their way back into the game rather than feeling like they have to be ready before they arrive.

Training will account for different experience levels, fitness levels and ages while still keeping soccer at the centre of the session.

Whether it's been two years, ten years or several decades since you last played, there's still a place for soccer in your life.

What if I've never played before?

You shouldn't have to learn soccer as a child to enjoy it as an adult.

Beginner-friendly options are part of the Back2Soccer plan, with sessions clearly identifying the appropriate experience level so players can choose a class that feels right for them.

The goal isn't to throw a brand-new player into an advanced training environment.

It's to make it easier for adults to find soccer that matches where they are today.

Where are Back2Soccer classes held?

Classes run on turf fields in Vancouver, British Columbia. Every date on the drop-in soccer schedule names its field, so you know exactly where to go before you book.

How do I book my first class?

Want to get back on the field?

Pick a date from our adult soccer classes in Vancouver and register in advance. Your first class is free, and there's no commitment beyond the class you book.