Coaches Directory

Playing Experience

• Youth Player with Cliff Avenue United Football Club
• BCSPL – Mountain United Football Club
• Provincial Program – BC Soccer
• National Training Centre Program Player
• Varsity – University of British Columbia Thunderbirds
• Current Columbus Football Club Player – Vancouver Metro Soccer League Premier
• Competed in various competitions including Super Y-League Finals Tournament (Mountain United FC, 2010), Western Canada Summer Games (Provincial Program, 2011), CSYA Nationals (Provincial Program, 2012), Canada Summer Games (Provincial Program, 2013), CIS Canada West (UBC, 2013 and 2015), and CIS Nationals (UBC, 2013 and 2015)

Coaching Experience

• Staff Coach – Mountain United Football Club
• Staff Coach – Cliff Avenue United Football Club
• Technical Assistant – BC Soccer
• Head Coach of 2009B Division 1 – Cliff Avenue United Football Club (2020-2023)

Certifications

• All Grassroots certifications
• C-License 
• CSA B License

UEFA B-qualified coach and FA Wales Elite Youth A Licence candidate, Dylan brings international experience from England, the USA, and Canada.

Since joining Burnaby FC in 2021, he now serves as Development Centre Coordinator, Women’s Premier Head Coach and Boys 2013 Division 1 Head Coach. Dylan previously coached both the 2007 and 2008 BCSPL Girls teams

Rooted in Tactical Periodization and a game model–based approach, Dylan focuses on developing high technical ability, football intelligence, confidence, and autonomy while building pathways for players and coaches across grassroots and high-performance environments.

Certifications:

• UEFA B Coaching licence
• CSA National Youth Licence  
• USSF D Licence  
• FA Youth Module 1
• PFSA Level 2 in Opposition Analysis   
• Bachelor of Arts (BA Hons) in Sports Coaching
• Foundation Degree (FdA) in Football Coaching
• Level 3 Award in Employment Awareness in Active Leisure and Learning  
• Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Supporting the Delivery of Physical Education and School Sport” 

UEFA C licence

Head coach 2011 & 2012 BCSPL Girls

Coached in the US and Ireland before moving to Canada in 2023, former head of coaching at TOCA in North Vancouver, and now trying to work my way through my coaching licences. Currently working with the 2011 and 2012 BCSPL girls after having worked with the 2014 HP team on the boys side for the last year or so. 

CSA C Licence

2015 Div1A Boys & 2015 Div 1B Girls

Vahid Abaspour played soccer competitively for over 10 years in Iran, where he also spent nearly a decade coaching. After moving to Canada, he continued his coaching journey and is currently leading the 2015 boys and girls teams at Burnaby FC, while also supporting other age groups during training sessions and club events.

He holds a Canada Soccer C Licence and is dedicated to ongoing development as a coach. His philosophy emphasizes creating a positive, engaging environment where young players can build skills, confidence, and a lifelong passion for the game.