Suburban FC is excited to welcome Vlad Nykolyshyn to the club as our new Skill Centre Program Manager.
Vlad joins Suburban following his time with Soccer Elite Academy in Edmonton, where he served as a Lead Coach and in the role of Elite Prospect Director. During his time there, he worked with players across all age groups and levels, delivering a high volume of sessions focused on technical development, game understanding, and building strong habits both on and off the ball.
Vlad spent time in Madrid, Spain, with DS Academy, gaining exposure to professional youth environments, learning, developing & educating within La Liga academy structures. These experiences have helped shape his approach to development and the environments he looks to create for players.
Originally from Edmonton, Vlad brings several years of experience with a strong main focus on grassroots player development. His philosophy centres on helping players build confidence, improve their understanding of the game, and take ownership of their own development. He places a strong emphasis on mindset, attention to detail, and creating sessions that are engaging, effective, and enjoyable – all fundamental principles of our program design & player experience at SFC.
Vlad will also play an important role in building a positive and inclusive environment for players and families, while contributing to the continued growth of grassroots programming across the club.
SFC Executive Director Oliver Hewish believes Vlad is a strong fit for Suburban FC:
“We’re really excited to bring Vlad to Suburban FC. From the first conversations, it was clear how much he values driving the highest of standards across grassroots development and how intentional he is about the environment he creates. Vlad’s methodology aligns closely with our culture, standards, vision and continued road ahead that we’re building at the club. Vlad brings strong experience, but just as importantly, a mindset and approach that fits our ambition & standards. Vlad is a top addition and the right person to help lead these key age-groups
We’re proud to welcome Vlad to Suburban and look forward to the impact he will have on our club!
