The Football Academy
Partnership Pacific FC x SMS
Vancouver Island’s first high-performance girls’ soccer academy. A groundbreaking partnership with Pacific FC combining professional training with world-class IB education.
High-Performance Training, Academic Excellence
St. Margaret’s School and Pacific FC have joined forces to launch a premier soccer academy designed specifically for female athletes. This program integrates high-performance sport with our rigorous IB curriculum.
Professional Coaching
Led by Jodi Grant (20+ years NCAA experience) and directed by Jamar Dixon (Pacific FC Director of Football).
Female-Specific Development
Curriculum designed for female physiology, including ACL injury prevention and neuromuscular training.
Why Girls’ Sports Matter
Research from the International Coalition of Girls’ Schools (ICGS) shows:
Accelerates leadership skills
96% of C-Suite women played sports
Develops resilience & risk-taking
Program Overview
The Football Academy at St. Margaret’s School is built for girls who go all in, play with heart, and lead with grit.
Powered by Pacific FC, the SMS Football Academy delivers elite training, academic excellence, and a schedule that supports every part of her experience. Student-athletes excel on the field, in the classroom, and as leaders. This is where opportunity, discipline, and drive come together every single day.
Led by Jodi Grant, Head Coach of the Football Academy and leader of Pacific FC’s female youth development program, the Football Development Program offers early-stage technical training, character development, and foundational athletic skills.
As a feeder to the SMS x Pacific FC Football Academy, which launched to overwhelming success, this program gives young athletes an early opportunity to develop their skills under Pacific FC’s professional coaching staff.
Girls will be immersed in the same high-performance culture that defines the Academy, giving them an early opportunity to build strength, confidence, and leadership through the game.
SMS Football Academy Pathway
| GRASSROOTS ACADEMY PROGRAM Current K-3/4-7 Junior Development Programs 1 Day per week | DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY New MY Program aimed for Grades 7-9 and/or students building towards higher performance 2 Days per week | HIGH-PERFORMANCE ACADEMY Current high performance pathway for Grades 10-12 and/or high-performing younger players 3 days per week |
Academy Pillars
Person – First
Fostering confident, resilient young women with a holistic approach to wellness, character building and mental performance alongside accountability and personal growth so she can reach her full potential on and off the field.
Player Development
Building technical fluency, decision-making speed, and comfort on the ball, while nurturing game intelligence through tactical awareness and communication off the ball.
Performance Foundations
Developing the physical aspects of speed, strength, and agility with an emphasis on individual load management, injury prevention practices and sports nutrition education.
Why SMS Football Academy for Day Students
The best of both worlds: high performance training and family life
World-Class Soccer Training Without Leaving Victoria
Your daughter trains with Pacific FC coaches during school hours, then comes home to you every night.
High-Performance Training • IB World School • Day Student Program
Now accepting applications for Grades 6–12
- Professional coaching
- IB academics
- Home every night
- Scheduled transportation from school to Pacific FC Youth training facilities
Competitive Soccer Shouldn’t Mean Sacrificing Family Time
Many parents face an impossible choice: let their daughter pursue high-performance soccer training, or keep family dinners, bedtime routines, and weekends together intact.
| Professional Coaching Train with Pacific FC coaches during school hours. Same professional methodology used for Canada’s top female players |
| Flexible Schedule Training integrated into the school day means evenings are free for family dinner, homework help, and quality time together. |
| IB Academic Excellence Full IB Continuum (PYP–MYP–DP) builds critical thinking and prepares her for top universities worldwide, not just in sport. |
| Home Every Night No boarding required. She gets world-class training and comes home to her family, her room, and her life every single day. |
| Small Class Sizes With 300 students total, every girl is known by name. Teachers understand she’s a student-athlete and support her unique needs. |
| Victoria Location Train on a beautiful 22-acre campus with access to Pacific FC’s Island Training Centre—right here in Victoria. |
Why SMS Football Academy for Boarding Students
Train like a pro while living on campus
Train Like a Pro While Living on Campus
Join Vancouver Island’s premier girls’ soccer academy. Professional coaching from Pacific FC combined with 24/7 boarding support.
Pacific FC Partnership • IB World School • Victoria, BC
Now accepting applications for Grades 7–10
- Professional coaching
- 24/7 boarding support
- IB academics
You Want More for Your Athlete
Many parents of talented athletes face the same challenge: finding a program that develops both their daughter’s athletic potential and academic excellence—without sacrificing safety or structure.
| Professional Coaching Led by Jodi Grant (20+ years NCAA experience) and Pacific FC’s director of football. High-performance training designed for female athletes. |
| IB Academics Full International Baccalaureate curriculum (MYP & DP) integrated with training schedules. No academic compromises for athletics. |
| Structured Boarding 24/7 supervision with experienced house parents. Nutrition, recovery, and study time built into daily routines for optimal performance. |
| Female-Specific Training Curriculum designed for female physiology, including ACL injury prevention and neuromuscular training tailored for young women. |
| Safe Campus Environment 22-acre secure campus in Victoria, one of Canada’s safest cities. Your daughter trains, studies, and lives in one protected environment. |
| University Pathway 100% university acceptance rate. Dedicated guidance helps student-athletes secure athletic scholarships and academic placements. |
Quote: “Finding a program that takes both soccer and academics seriously felt impossible – until we found SMS Football Academy. Our daughter is thriving as an athlete and a student, and we finally have peace of mind knowing she’s safe and supported.”
- Academy Parent
| 100% University Acceptance | IB World School | 116+ Years Serving Families | Pacific FC Coaching Partnership |