

TSS Rovers Staff
TSS FC places a great deal of importance on the quality of instruction. New instructors, no matter how experienced, spend months shadowing existing staff members to learn how TSS FC implements its player development model. In essence, TSS FC believes that coaching at the youth level is about teaching, which is why we see our staff as instructors more than anything. TSS FC also believes that coaching must be done with professionalism, enthusiasm, and personality. Not everyone can teach. Often it takes a certain personality, a certain aptitude. Taking coaching courses, reading coaching materials, and shadowing peers are all good steps towards building knowledge. Having played the game is also an important source of knowledge. But having knowledge and having the ability to impart that knowledge are two completely different things. TSS FC understands that distinction and continually works towards providing its staff with the tools necessary to become effective teachers. And like the players themselves, the staff at TSS FC are evolving. We don't presume to have all the answers. Teaching performance-based youth sports can never be an exact science because human beings are far too complex and unpredictable, but we are continually striving to become better at what we do.
Management

Colin Elmes
Sporting Director
Co-Owner
Colin is the Sporting Director and co-owner of TSS FC and Total Soccer. With countless years of coaching experience, Colin implements all aspect of technical direction for the club and academy.

Brendan Quarry
Operations Director
Co-Owner
Brendan is the TSS FC Operations Director and co-owner of TSS FC and Total Soccer. With more than 20 years of coaching experience, Brendan oversees all day to day operations at TSS FC, as well as instructs the Rovers II Women.

Kevin Booker
Girls Director
Kevin has been a member of the TSS staff for a number of years and has a wealth of experience. He oversees the entire girls program, as well as instructs a numbers of TSS FC teams, including the Rovers I Women (1st Team). Kevin is also the Girls Director at Total Soccer.

Aaron Saint-Cyr
Boys Director
Aaron has been a part of TSS for 6 years and comes from a rich soccer background. He oversees the entire boys program, as well as instructs a number of TSS FC teams. Aaron is also the Boys Director at Total Soccer.
Primary Instructors (boys)

Darren Russcher
2008 Boys
Darren has been an instructor with TSS for a number of years. Having coached youth players for over 10 years, Darren is currently the Primary Instructor for the TSS Rovers U18 boys who play in the VMSL U21 division.
"The role [of the instructor] is not to devise ways to win soccer matches at the expense of a player's development or enjoyment. As difficult as that may be at times, this is perhaps the most important factor in the success of the instructor. Too often there is a disconnect between messages and methods applied in training and those applied in games."

COACHES WANTED
TSS Rovers and Total Soccer are looking to add Instructors to their team of staff. We host U11 teams up to semi professional at the League1 BC level of play in both genders. We are a National Youth License Club that participates in the top level youth player development league in the Province. Please provide a resume and cover letter to coaching@tss.ca for consideration

Robert
2009 Boys BCSPL
Robert has coached at various levels and age groups over the last 12 years. He previously coached at FC Barcelona in Spain. He currently instructs the 2009 BCSPL Boys.
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Mike Araszewski
2010 Boys BCSPL
mikezew@tss.ca
A former UBC varsity player, Mike has been coaching at various ages and levels for over 14 years in the Lower Mainland. He instructs at Total Soccer and runs the TSS Rovers 2010 Boys BCSPL team.

Aaron Saint-Cyr
2012 Boys BCSPL| 2011 Boys BCSPL
Aaron has been a part of TSS for 8 years where he oversees the entire boys program. Aaron also coaches the U14 and U15 BCSPL teams as those are key years for players to adapt to the level of play.

Bob Mann
2013 Boys
Bob has coached at various levels and age groups over the last 10 years. He instructs in the academy and currently runs the TSS Rovers 2013 Boys. Bob recently participated in the very first offering of the Canada Soccer Children's License in BC.

Nick Costa
2016 VAFC Rovers Boys | 2015 VAFC Rovers Boys
nick@tss.ca
Nick is a former TSS FC player who also attended Total Soccer for more than 7 years. He has instructed at various age levels from U8 to Mens League. Nick oversees the entire VAFC Rovers Program which is an integral period for players to grow their skillset.
Primary Instructors (girls)

Kevin Booker
2009 Girls BCSPL| 2010 Girls BCSPL | 2011 Girls BCSPL
Kevin has been a member of the TSS staff for over 12 years and has a wealth of experience. He oversees the entire girls program, as well as instructs a numbers of BCSPL teams. Kevin is also the Girls Director at Total Soccer.

Colin Elmes
2012 Girls BCSPL | 2013 Girls BCSPL
Colin is the Sporting Director and co-owner of TSS FC and Total Soccer. With countless years of coaching experience, Colin implements all aspect of technical direction for the club and academy.

Greg Sawers
2016 VAFC Rovers Girls | 2015 VAFC Rovers Girls
Greg has been involved in the game for over 20 years and represented our National team in the youth development pool. He is also one of the original graduates from Total Soccer. Greg oversees the entire VAFC Rovers Girls Program, which is an integral period for players to grow their skillset.

Martin Vaca
Goalkeeper Coach
martin@tss.ca
Martin has been overseeing the TSS FC goalkeepers for a number of years. He played professionally in Bolivia and also played for the Bolivian national team.