The Team BC High Performance Program is British Columbia Golf's provincial development pathway for competitive junior golfers pursuing higher levels of the sport.
Through three connected tiers, the program offers development opportunities that reflect athletes' different stages of progression, from performance tracking and educational resources to structured, coach-led training and additional support for elite competition.
The program encourages athletes to take an active role in understanding and improving their performance, while supporting their technical, physical and mental development. Through Team BC, athletes can work toward their individual potential and prepare for opportunities in collegiate golf, elite amateur competition, national programs and, for some, professional golf.
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The Team BC High Performance Pathway
The program operates through three connected tiers, supporting athlete identification, development and progression toward higher levels of competition.
Tier 3 | Team BC Watchlist
An additional development opportunity for aspiring competitive golfers. The Watchlist provides access to performance tracking, virtual education and development resources that complement athletes' existing coaching relationships.
Tier 2 | Team BC High Performance Squads
Regional, coach-led squads providing structured training, performance monitoring, development camps and competition preparation throughout the year. Athletes are selected through an established evaluation process.
Tier 1 | Team BC Elite
The highest tier of the Team BC High Performance Program, providing selected athletes with additional performance support, coaching and national-level competition opportunities.
Team BC Elite athletes are selected from eligible High Performance Squad members following the NextGen Pacific Championship.
Progression through the pathway is based on established eligibility and selection criteria. Participation at one level does not guarantee future selection to another.
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Team BC Watchlist
Additional development resources for aspiring competitive golfers.
The Team BC Watchlist is a Tier 3 development initiative for athletes looking to strengthen their competitive performance and better understand the expectations associated with future selection to the Team BC High Performance Squads.
Through performance tracking, virtual education and development resources, the Watchlist offers athletes additional tools to support their individual goals and complement the work they are already doing with their personal coach.
The Watchlist is not a replacement for personal coaching or a guarantee of future selection.
Why Participate?
Participation offers athletes an opportunity to gain additional insights into their performance, develop a better understanding of their strengths and areas for improvement, and become more familiar with the standards and expectations associated with the High Performance Squads.
Athletes will have access to:
- Team BC Virtual Development Sessions: A minimum of five virtual sessions throughout the year covering topics relevant to athletic and personal development.
- One Iota Golf Performance Platform: An individual subscription to a performance tracking platform that helps athletes better understand their competitive performance and make more informed training decisions. Athletes can record round-by-round statistics, use strokes gained analysis to identify strengths and areas for improvement, track practice drills and measure progress over time. The platform also supports tournament preparation and post-event performance review.
- Monthly Performance Reports: Performance reports shared with athletes and, where appropriate, their personal coaches to identify trends, monitor progress and support goal setting.
- Development Resources: Regular drills, challenges and performance activities aligned with the broader Team BC annual development plan.
- Performance Benchmarks & Leaderboards: Opportunities to compare individual performance across the Watchlist, including age groups, gender and other relevant benchmarks where data is available.
- Expert Education: Access to specialists and guest presenters offering additional knowledge and perspectives on athlete development.
Our Approach
The Watchlist is delivered primarily online, allowing athletes to participate alongside their existing training and competition schedules.
Engagement is flexible and can be determined in collaboration with the athlete, their personal coach and/or parent or guardian. Athletes can make use of the available resources according to their individual development needs and priorities.
2027 Watchlist Program Details
- Launch: December 2026
- Delivery: Primarily online
- Annual Investment: $150 per athlete (plus tax)
REGISTER FOR THE 2027 TEAM BC WATCHLIST
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2027 Team BC High Performance Squads
The 2027 Team BC High Performance Squads bring together competitive junior golfers from across the province under the direction of dedicated coaches.
Throughout the year, athletes will participate in structured training, development camps and educational sessions, with ongoing performance tracking to inform their preparation for identified provincial and national competitions.
For the 2027 program year, invited athletes attended Selection Camp from October 9–11, 2026, at Ledgeview Golf Club and Mission Golf & Country Club.
Mentee Coaches
Jacob Vanderpas and Mark Valliere
Working across multiple squads, the mentee coaches support athlete training and development while gaining experience alongside the program's head coaches within BC Golf's provincial high-performance coaching environment.
Okanagan Squad
Coach: Conner Kozak
- Kobe Menzies | Vernon | Class of 2027
- Nolan Williams | West Kelowna | Class of 2027
- Luke Traverse | Kelowna | Class of 2028
- Luke Reynolds | Kelowna | Class of 2027
- Carver Millard | Kelowna | Class of 2028
- Velvet Haynes | Kelowna | Class of 2029
Vancouver Island Squad
Coach: Michelle McCann
- Ryu Shiina | Courtenay | Class of 2029
- Lucas Vizzutti | Powell River | Class of 2028
- Cooper Marett | Qualicum Beach | Class of 2028
- Emma Kral | Victoria | Class of 2028
Fraser Valley Squad
Coach: Brady Stead
- Noah Reddicopp | Abbotsford | Class of 2028
- Avin Phillips | Abbotsford | Class of 2029
- Jackson Wang | Langley | Class of 2030
- Ben Fleenor | Abbotsford | Class of 2028
- Joanna Kim | Langley | Class of 2028
- Sarah Kim | Surrey | Class of 2028
- Emma Kim | Surrey | Class of 2030
- Avery McAbee | Mission | Class of 2030
Metro Squad
Coach: Matt Cella
- Andy (Yul) Koh | Surrey | Class of 2028
- Dylan Pandher | Delta | Class of 2029
- Tiger Jiarui Zhao | Vancouver | Class of 2029
- Abigail Fu | Surrey | Class of 2028
- Charlotte Tam | Burnaby | Class of 2028
- Lilian Zhao | Port Moody | Class of 2027
- Cassie Chen | Vancouver | Class of 2028
- Emily Shi | Richmond | Class of 2029
- Freya (Fang Xin) Song | Vancouver | Class of 2028
North Shore Squad
Coach: Colin Lavers
- Jack Guo | West Vancouver | Class of 2030
- Matthew Cui | Burnaby | Class of 2028
- Tyson Valk | North Vancouver | Class of 2028
- Ryan Gibbens | North Vancouver | Class of 2028
- Justin (Jiatong) Li | West Vancouver | Class of 2029
- Jenny Guo | West Vancouver | Class of 2030
- Karrisa Zhao | West Vancouver | Class of 2028
- Meiyi Li | West Vancouver | Class of 2031
Virtual Squad
Coach: Stephanie Vanderpas
- Tyson Morton | Pouce Coupe | Class of 2027
- Parker Andrews | Fort St. John | Class of 2029
- Kobe Johnson | Quesnel | Class of 2028
- Trip Turnbull | Taylor | Class of 2027
- Drew Huston | Abbotsford | Class of 2027
Mentee Coaches: Jacob Vanderpas and Mark Valliere
Mentee Coaches will provide support across all Squads throughout the year. Each Mentee Coach will be paired with a Head Coach and their respective Squad for a three-month rotation, after which they will transition to support a different Head Coach and Squad.
Team BC Selection & Policies
Selection to the Team BC High Performance Squads considers previous competitive results, performance at the Team BC Selection Camp, athlete assessments and evaluations from Team BC coaches.
BC Golf is committed to fair, transparent and consistent athlete selection. Athletes and families are encouraged to review the relevant program policies and selection procedures.
Program Resources
- 2027 Team BC Selection Appeals Process: [Link to approved PDF]
- BC Golf Policies: [Link to consolidated page]
Questions About Team BC?
For questions about the Team BC High Performance Program, including Watchlist participation, registration, future squad selection opportunities and selection processes, please contact:
Grace Bell
High Performance Lead
PGA of Canada Apprentice Professional
British Columbia Golf