What sporting leaders say
Bob Lenarduzzi
Former Whitecaps FC Executive / President
Former Professional & National Team coach / player
Alphonso DAVIES
Bayern Munich FC & Canadian Soccer Player
Thomas HASAL
Whitecaps FC professional goalkeeper
"The first person to ever see me and bring me to Whitecaps FC was Craig. He monitored me so closely, made sure I was making the correct decisions, and pushed me to the limit of my abilities. I can't thank Craig enough for all the insight he gave me about the game, and for keeping me on the right track. He taught me so much about myself, not only as a player, but also as a man. I will forever thank him for helping me become the player I am today."
John HERDMAN
Canadian Men's National Team Head Coach
Former Canadian Women's National Team Coach
"Craig has made a positive impact in youth development in the North America soccer landscape. He has a proven track record in leadership and player recruitment / development. He has also been influential in supporting the connection and development of professional academies to the national youth team programs in Canada."
Fred LIPKA
Vice President of Player Development
Major League Soccer
"If you need someone to lead your organization, staff (coaches & athletes) to achieve their collective goals in every field, Craig is your best option.
Craig has an impressive track record, his management skills and methodology, allows him to adapt and implement his deep expertise to every context, especially in high-performance environments."
Phil NEVILLE
Former Manchester United & England Player
Professional & International Soccer Head Coach
"I worked with Craig for two years at Inter Miami CF.
During our time together he demonstrated outstanding qualities in leading the entire development system (academy). He created a vision and method of playing and coaching for every academy team. His strong communication style with the coaches, players and parents played a large part in the growth and success of the academy. Craig's philosophy alongside his vision was the development of the individual within each team. Each player had their own development plan that was continually reviewed and evolved. Craig was an outstanding member of the IMCF academy and played a key role in its growth."
Bob LENARDUZZI
Former Whitecaps FC Executive / President
Former Professional & National Team coach / player
"When Whitecaps FC launched the Development Program back in 2007, it was one of the first of its kind in North America, and the program has evolved vastly over the years due in part to Craig’s hard work. Craig played an integral part in establishing the Whitecaps FC Academy Program, which is now regarded as one of the best in MLS. Craig’s hard work and dedication have ensured he left the club in a better place than when he joined.”
Marc NICHOLLS
Columbus Crew (MLS) Technical Director
US Soccer Coach Educator
"Craig is one of the few practitioners in North America that is truly elite. His track record speaks for itself, but its only when you spend time with him that you realize the depth and breadth of his knowledge. Furthermore, he is a consummate professional and a quite brilliant person. I cannot recommend him highly enough."
Chris HENDERSON
Sporting Director at Inter Miami CF
Former Pro & US National Team Soccer Player
QUOTE PENDING
Bob Lenarduzzi
Former Whitecaps FC Executive / President
Former Professional & National Team coach / player
Alphonso DAVIES
Bayern Munich FC & Canadian Soccer Player
Thomas HASAL
Whitecaps FC professional goalkeeper
Andrew OLIVIERI
Canadian Soccer NEX Director
Canada Men's U17 Team Head Coach
"The leadership Craig has shown during our time collaborating in the world of elite player development transcended our sport itself. His understanding of the fundamental needs of young ambitious athletes and fostering the environment that shapes them are only two reasons you can be confident that his programs will springboard your athletic journey."
Rich FAGAN
Whitecaps FC Academy Director
Former USL Head Coach
"Success is not measured solely by trophies won or the games conquered, but by the lives you impact and the legacy you leave behind. Craig Dalrymple, my coaching mentor, embodies this truth. His unwavering dedication and profound knowledge have not only shaped me as a coach, but as a person.
Michael FINDLAY
Former Grenada Men's Soccer Head Coach
Former Canada Men's Soccer Head Coach
"I have had the pleasure of working with and observing Craig on several occasions as the former Head Coach of the Canadian Men's National team, Director of Football for BC Soccer, and former Head Coach Grenada Men's National Team. At each of these phases of interactions, Craig has demonstrated the required knowledge, expertise, personal skills, influence and passion to be successful within player and team development in high performance environments."
What the athletes say
Alphonso DAVIES
Professional Soccer Player
Bayern Munich FC & Canadian National Team
“During my time in Vancouver we had a very strong academy under Craig. I’m grateful to have had the opportunity to progress in my career in that environment. When I moved to Vancouver as a young player, Craig helped me settle into the whitecaps system. He always encouraged & supported my development throughout my time with the club. As a young player at that time, it meant a lot.”
Theo BAIR
Professional Soccer Player
St Johnstone (SPL) & Canadian National Team
“The first person to ever see me and bring me to Whitecaps was Craig. He monitored me so closely, made sure I was making the correct decisions, and pushed me to the limit of my abilities. I can’t thank Craig enough for all the insight he gave me about the game, and for keeping me on the right track. He taught me so much about myself, not only as a player, but also as a man. I will forever thank him for helping me becoming the player I am today.”
Thomas HASAL
Professional Soccer Player
Whitecaps FC
"Craig was vital in helping me develop as a player and person. He was the first person to discover me and bring me from my hometown of Saskatoon to Vancouver. Even before, I was physically developed, he was able to see I had qualities to play at the next level. He always kept everyone accountable. He understood that good daily habits were what formed excellence. He was determined to hold everyone around him to a high standard on and off the pitch. Craig is passionate, determined and honest. I have the upmost respect for him and can't thank him enough for the role he played in my development."
Damiano PECILE
Professional Soccer Player
Venezia FC (Italy)
“Working with Craig in the Whitecaps FC Academy was great for me and my career. From such a young age he always believed in me and pushed me to be the best version of myself day in and day out. He played a vital part in helping me transition from the academy to the first team. I have nothing but good things to say about him and I wish him the very best for the future.”
Chituru ODUNZE
Professional Soccer Player
Leicester City FC (EPL) & USA National Youth Team
“I had a great time at the Whitecaps FC Academy. Craig would always do his best to make sure all the players were getting better. He knew when I was and wasn’t ready, and made sure to push me when I wasn’t and support me when I was.”
Gloire AMANDA
Professional soccer player
Hermann Trophy Winner 2020 (NCAA)
"Being a professional soccer player has always been a goal of mine. When I joined the Whitecaps FC academy, Craig took his time to instill good habits in me, on and off the field, to ensure I make my goals come true. His commitment to excellence is second to none."