Understanding Artificial Turf in Soccer
Turf vs Grass Soccer Fields: Adapting to British Columbia's Rainy Seasons with Sefa Soccer Academy Turf soccer fields have gained immense popularity in the cities of Burnaby, New Westminster, and Coquitlam, largely due to the climatic patterns experienced in British Columbia. With an abundance of rain during the Fall and Winter seasons, natural grass [...]
The Soccer Academy’s Memorable Trip to Everett
Sefa Soccer Academy's Trip to Everett, Washington Everett, WA - The young talents of Sefa Soccer Academy's U12 team recently embarked on an exhilarating journey to Everett, Washington, marking a milestone in their soccer journey. This trip was more than just a series of games; it was a learning experience, an opportunity for growth, and [...]
Soccer or Football?
Why is it called soccer in North America and football in the rest of the world? The sport that involves kicking a ball into a goal is known by different names in different parts of the world. In most countries, it is simply called football, or a variation of that word, such as fútbol, [...]
Soccer Academy Excels in 2023 ASL Fall Season
As the Academy Super League (ASL) Fall season of 2023 draws to a close, the air at Sefa Burnaby Soccer Academy is thick with celebration and pride. Our teams, across various age groups, have not only shown exceptional performance but also a remarkable learning curve. This season has been a testament to the dedication [...]
History of Soccer in Burnaby
The history of Burnaby, an important city in British Columbia, Canada, is deeply rooted in the region's development over the past centuries. Burnaby was established in 1891 and was incorporated as a municipality a year later, in 1892. This development occurred almost 20 years before the confederation of Canada and was closely linked to the [...]
Maturity Matters: Bio-Banding in Youth Soccer
Bio banding is a term that refers to grouping young soccer players based on their biological age, rather than their chronological age. Biological age is determined by measuring the maturity status of a player, such as their height, weight, bone age, or hormonal levels. Chronological age is simply the number of years a [...]