United DFC Need to Know: January 15 - January 22, 2025

United DFC Need to Know: January 15 - January 22, 2025

Welcome to United DFC’s weekly Need To Know newsletter. Our aim is to keep you informed about everything that is going on inside the club. Watch for your update every Friday.

UNITED DFC SPOTLIGHT

Congrats on Your Achievement, Keith!

Congratulations to our Goalkeeper Coach Keith Partridge on completing the CONCACAF Goalkeeper Diploma with Canada Soccer.

A huge achievement and a big win for our goalkeepers at United DFC!

Congrats on your commitment, Ryan!

Congratulations to Ryan Aucoin on committing to the Acadia Axemen Men’s Soccer program for 2026. A dedicated United DFC player, Ryan brings strong leadership and consistency on and off the field and will be studying Kinesiology at Acadia. We’re excited to watch him take this next step! 

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GET TO KNOW OUR TEAM

Meet Nino Kovacevic, Executive Director of United DFC 

Nino Kovacevic is a proven leader in program development, coach education, and player development known for building clear pathways that support both coaches and players at every stage. He brings deep expertise as an NCCP Coach Developer, Coach Evaluator, and Master Coach Developer, supported by a Master of Adult Education and a Canada Soccer B Diploma. Over three years leading Soccer Nova Scotia’s Regional EXCEL Program, Nino created a high-performance environment where players progressed to Youth National Team identification and programs.

Nino works in close partnership with the Board and staff to translate strategy into practical systems that support player development, coach growth, and strong club culture. His approach blends evidence-based coach development with real-world club operations, ensuring programs are both technically sound and operationally realistic - working towards a club environment where coaches are supported, players develop intentionally, and standards are clearly understood and lived.

Meet the United DFC Team

We’ve launched a new and improved staff page! Click below to get to know the dedicated team supporting our players this season.

MEET THE TEAM

Updated Office Hours (Effective February 1)

We’ve listened to feedback from our membership and are excited to introduce evening office hours to better support our families. We’re also keeping the office open on Fridays to help ensure everything is ready ahead of the weekend’s games.

Committed Player Program
This program is designed for players who are looking to spend more time in intentional learning environments, with focused coaching to help them take the next step in their development.
Program Overview

• Duration: 10 weeks

• Next block: January - March

• Format: One weekly session on turf

• Led by: NCCP & Canada Soccer trained coaches

• Who it's for: Full time athletes

Registration is now open, and we expect spots to fill quickly.

To Register - Click here 

Winter Break Facility Dates

Please note the following closure dates over the winter break:

Turf: Last day - Sunday, December 21 | Reopens - Monday, January 5

Gym: Last day - Friday, December 19 | Reopens - Monday, January 5

Office: Last day - Tuesday, December 23 | Reopens - Monday, January 5

There will be no access to turf or gym spaces during this time, as facilities are closed through the holiday break. We look forward to seeing everyone back in January!

Reminder: ECV Field Use & Safety Guidelines

As our indoor season gets underway, we’d like to remind everyone that only players scheduled to be on the field are permitted inside the turf area at East Coast Varsity (ECV) during practices. For safety reasons, siblings and parents are not allowed on the field unless they are part of the session. Additionally, if your team’s session is next, please wait until the current session has finished before stepping onto the field. This helps us keep transitions smooth and ensures a safe, organized environment for all players and coaches. Thank you for your cooperation in helping us maintain a safe and respectful training space.

Interested in Coaching?

If you are interested in coaching at any age group, please contact Mesut at mesut@udfc.ca for more information.

Our Coaches receive a stipend/incentive upon each season completion. 

Coaches are supported financially through certification. 

We have something for all commitment levels, so please feel free to reach out!

Have 3 or more children playing at UDFC? 

Check out our payment policy and contact the office to receive a $35 discount on player 3, and a registration value up to $300 for player 4. 

Social Media: Share your United DFC Moments

Please remember to tag us in your United DFC social media posts! Photos can also be sent to katies@udfc.ca to be shared with our community.