The Foothills Way

The Calgary Foothills Soccer Club ("Foothills" or "The Club") was established in 1972 as a not for profit organization. Since then, we have introduced thousands of children to "the beautiful game," and started them on a path to a lifelong love of soccer and fitness.

Our mission is to make soccer a fun and rewarding experience for all players of all abilities.

Since our inception, Foothills has pursued a culture of excellence through its leadership, coaches, players, volunteers, sponsors, and parent groups. We expect nothing less from everyone at Foothills than giving it all to achieve great things for our players.

Our Mandate

At Foothills, our mandate aligns with our mission: to create a culture that ensures a memorable experience, develops excellent players and outstanding people. We achieve this by providing an inclusive environment where every member feels valued, supported, and inspired to reach their full potential.

The Foothills family is for everyone.

Players who enjoy being part of a team, staying physically fit, and looking for a fun and rewarding soccer experience will find a home at Foothills. And those who have the determination, drive, and skill to advance their development to a professional level will find no better pathway to that dream than with Foothills.

Achieving Excellence

The Foothills philosophy starts young. We use a relaxed environment that focuses on fun, friendships, and camaraderie to instill a love of soccer and fitness through teamwork and responsibility. We develop excellence by encouraging good habits, creativity, and accountability. At Foothills, we create talented players and teams and build character through the lessons learned along the soccer journey.

For players with interest, determination, and talent, our PATHWAY TO PRO supports players to continue post-U17 soccer. Foothills alum have played for colleges and universities, and many have obtained scholarships. Others have represented Canada on the soccer pitch and even played for professional clubs, including Cavalry FC, Vancouver Whitecaps, Galatasaray, CF Montreal, Manchester City, Ross County, and many more.

VISION

Change the landscape of Canadian Soccer.

MISSION

Make soccer a fun and rewarding experience for all players of all abilities.

VALUES

Passion, Purpose, Positivity, Professionalism.

Operating Principles:

Inclusive: Embracing diversity and fostering a sense of belonging.
Caring: Supporting each other on and off the field.
Determined: Pursuing goals with resilience and perseverance.
Innovative: Seeking new ways to enhance player development.
Authentic: Being true to ourselves and our community.
Committed: Dedicated to achieving excellence in everything we do.
Brave: Courageously pushing boundaries and embracing challenges.
Proud: Celebrating our achievements and heritage.

Why Families Choose Foothills

Recommended by Foothills Families
A Strong Connection to our Communities
A Pathway from Grassroots Through High-Performance Soccer
Player-centred development
A challenging environment for players ready to progress
Experienced, qualified coaches

Foothills Beyond The Pitch

Success at Foothills extends far beyond the pitch. Our alumni have gone on to build impressive corporate careers, lead in their communities, support important causes and make an impact in many different ways. Their achievements reflect not only their individual drive, but also the confidence, resilience, teamwork and sense of purpose shaped by their experiences at Foothills.

Marco Carducci - The Importance of Getting Checked

Bow Jackson – Leadership Beyond the Pitch

Foothills alum Bow Jackson has built an impressive career both on and off the soccer field.

Bow currently (2026) captains Exeter City Women in England while also serving with Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service. Her work as a firefighter calls on many of the same qualities that have shaped her soccer career, including teamwork, discipline, resilience and the ability to stay calm under pressure.

Her contribution to the community has also been recognized through Exeter City, which named Bow a PFA Community Champion for her involvement both within the club and beyond it.

Whether she is leading her team on the field or serving her community through fire and rescue, Bow is a great example of how the qualities developed through sport can carry far beyond the pitch.

Charlotte Potts has been inducted into @SRTRC_England Hall of Fame! 🏅

After more than five years of work with the organisation, Potts was honoured during the Hall of Fame ceremony at Downing Street on Monday!

Congratulations, @Charl23Potts! 👏
— Newcastle United Women (@NUFCWomen) June 4, 2025

It’s amazing what can be achieved when good coaching and leadership combine with motivated players and supportive parents! We expect our players to work hard, play hard and enjoy this wonderful game. That is “The Foothills Way.”