The VUL recognizes top coaches, mentors, and clinic leaders in Metro Vancouver through our annual Coaching Awards. These awards are presented to individuals whose coaching abilities are exemplary, including the abilities to:
- uphold and exemplify Spirit of the Game and support their players to do the same;
- teach players to improve their skills and strategies for play;
- motivate, inspire, and hold the respect of their players;
- and demonstrate qualities such as integrity, respect for the game, respect for players, and good team management.
If you know someone we should recognize, please nominate them! Contact us with a description of why they are a good candidate.
Youth Coach Award
Eligible for coaches and instructors of youth (U19) players in a VUL league or program between September of the previous year through to August of the current year.
Recipients
2025 - Blake Merilees
2024 - Duncan Segers, Hannah Smith, and Kristy So
2023 - Ryan Loui-Ying
2022 - Tony Chio
2019 - Mike Fung
2018 - Chantal Costa
2017 - David Stelck
2016 - Mimi Pan and Ted Chu
Adult Coach Award
Eligible for coaches, mentors, and instructors of adult players in a VUL league or program between September of the previous year through to August of the current year.
Recipients
2023 - Jennifer Nicholls
2022 - Colin Chan
2019 - Anja Haman
2018 - Myles Lu
2017 - Reanne Bowlby
2016 - Jennifer Nicholls and Mike 'Spud' Fleury
2015 - Karen Wright and Myles Lu
These awards were not presented in 2020 or 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.