RYAN BEER

PRESIDENT

Ryan has played the game of soccer for 40 years including a few seasons collegiately. He has coached at both the BC and Alberta Summer Games and has been coaching at PGYSA since 2014. Ryan has a masters degree in Entrepreneurial leadership which he hopes to put to good use in his role as president of PGYSA. Professionally Ryan has a leadership consulting business specializing in leadership coaching as well as working for Westwood Church overseeing various community initiatives.

KOLLIN SPENCER

VICE PRESIDENT

Kollin has been around PGYSA since he was a young grassroots player to part of a championship competitive team as a teenager. He now coaches grassroots and competitive development teams while holding an NCCP "C" license. With 3 kids at PGYSA,he enjoys coaching them with their peers and giving back to the club he used to play for. He has also taken on the vice -president role and tournament coordinator role to assist in helping build PGYSA's future successes. If you see him at the fields, stop and say hello!

JAMIE BAUMAN

DIRECTOR

Born and raised in the beautiful community of Prince George, Jamie feels privileged to support the continued growth of a sport that brought her so much joy throughout my childhood. She has two daughters developing their game under the amazing mentorship of the coaches and support staff within the PGYSA organization. In addition to volunteering as a board member, you can find her out on the soccer pitch supporting the grassroots soccer programs and expanding her own coaching skills. Jamie's personal motto as a volunteer is progress not perfection – she believes we should celebrate our success and always look for opportunities to continue growing as an organization.

Jennifer schulz

DIRECTOR

Jennifer has been a lifelong soccer enthusiast as a player, soccer mom, and volunteer. She worked as a volunteer coach, team manager, registrar and board member with Northern United FC prior to working on the travel and tournament committees and development teams
with PGYSA. She plans to continue to support the growth of soccer in Prince George and the North.

JAMES HOPE

DIRECTOR

James has a daughter playing on a development team and saw an opportunity to help improve PGYSA. He also has a son also playing on travel teams in different sports. He has a goal of making the PGYSA fields the preferred location for out of town teams to come compete against our very talented teams. He also believes in helping improve Prince George soccer teams skill level, and develop strong referees. He encourages people to volunteer to take the referee course.
Currently a Power Engineer at Intercon Pulp and Paper, he has held many positions on the Union executive of the PPWC. He was a former board member of Engage Sport North and is a current Executive of Prince George Gnats Rugby Club. In 2022, he was the lead coordinator for Girls Rugby for the BC Summer Games held in PG. He has coached and refereed many different levels of Rugby and has hosted various Rugby tournaments. He brings his skills from past experiences to help improve PGYSA.

robert doane

DIRECTOR

Robert Doane joins the PGYSA board with a clear mission: to ensure that the character-building benefits of soccer are truly accessible to everyone. After years of watching his own children thrive in the league on the beautiful, unceded territory of the Lheidli T'enneh, he is eager to apply his professional background in Strategy and Equity & Inclusion to the governance of the club.

Robert believes that without intentional action, sports organizations can actively support systemic racism and privilege. He is committed to using his seat at the table to examine PGYSA’s structures and remove the barriers that historically exclude marginalized youth. Robert aims to help the club grow its programs for the next generation, while challenging the wider sports community to dismantle the status quo and embrace the diversity of Prince George.

ROB GLAVINA

SECRETARY

Rob played at PGYSA as a kid, both of his kids played at PGYSA, and his younger one is still playing. Born and raised in PG, Rob is looking to give back to the community that has given them so much. 

STACEY LINTON

TREASURER

Stacey joined the PGYSA Impact board in Dec 2023 and became the Treasurer in early 2024. She grew up playing soccer with PGYSA and played for several years in the women's league. Stacey now enjoys coaching as a parent volunteer, and is committed to the continued growth of youth soccer in PG.

charles olatoye aboyeji

Office Manager

SABINA POWER

Operations Manager

Sabina brings a wealth of experience, energy, and commitment to her new role. Having served as a dedicated board member and an active volunteer for several years, Sabina has become an integral part of our soccer community. Her deep involvement has given her first-hand insight into the challenges and joys faced by our players, parents, and coaches alike.As a mother of a young player and wife of one of our talented coaches, Sabina possesses a unique and valuable perspective on the dedication, teamwork, and growth that youth sports inspire. What sets Sabina apart is her unwavering passion for youth development and her ability to connect with both children and parents. She is known for her approachable manner, strong leadership, and commitment to fostering a supportive and positive environment for all involved. Her track record as an advocate for families and a champion for youth development will be invaluable in her new capacity. As Operations Manager, Sabina is poised to continue her tradition of excellence, guiding the PGYSA towards new heights and ensuring every player has the opportunity to thrive both on and off the field.

NEIL SEdGWICK

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

Our technical director with significant experience at all levels of youth development, including as head coach of the UNBC Timberwolves, multiple NCAA teams and as a technical assistant with Canada Soccer.

JOANNE BRAY

TECHNICAL COACH

As assistant coach of the UNBC Timberwolves, Ms. Bray brings significant training and development experience as well as guidance to our PGYSA members.