Mark Parker has agreed to a five-year extension to his contract with the Langley United Soccer Association to direct all aspects of the club’s growth and development as the technical director.
Parker is now signed on through 2019.
“Mark was one of the original authors of the CSA’s LTPD governing document, and we know how fortunate Langley is to have one of the best technical directors in the country as we continue to develop a leading soccer club for boys and girls, and men and women,” said Arnout Stams, Langley United’s first vice-president.
“I could not have found a better home than a leading progressive club like Langley United and consider myself to have one of the better soccer jobs in B.C.” Parker said.
“From a soccer standpoint, working under the leadership of president Dave Kasper, and technical leadership of VP Arnout Stams, and director of grassroots programming Scott Moye, along with all LUSA board members that I directly interact with, this is the best job in B.C.
“The board is progressive, not afraid to take on challenges, and always strives to do what is best for the kids, making LUSA one of the best clubs in B.C. and the country.”
Parker joined the club in 2009 and implemented the Canadian Soccer Association’s long-term development program at Langley United.
The club has grown from 1,350 members to more than 2,600, including 2,350 at the youth level. Langley United now also has men’s and women’s teams.
Under Parker’s guidance, LUSA now counts 19 professional accredited and accomplished coaches, all focused on improving the technical development of Langley soccer players from age U5 and up in grassroots and to developmental.
