Rylee Sagert is an Academy / Skills Trainer with Foothills, supporting players across our Youth Club and Academy environments. In this role, she helps deliver high-tempo, detail-focused technical sessions that align with Foothills’ long-term athlete development and performance pathway.
On the pitch, Rylee’s coaching emphasizes clean technique, intelligent decision-making, and the confidence to be brave on the ball. Her sessions are built around high repetition, realistic game scenarios, and clear, simple coaching points so players leave training knowing what they did well and what they can work on next. She strives to create a positive, supportive environment where players feel comfortable making mistakes, learning from them, and developing a “soccer for life” mindset that reflects the wider Foothills philosophy.
Rylee brings a strong playing background to her work with Foothills. She developed as a goalkeeper at Hugh McRoberts Secondary School in Richmond, British Columbia (known for its strong athletics programs), while also competing at a high level in softball. As a member of the Richmond Islanders 2005 girls softball program, she was part of teams that earned multiple tournament titles, including Canada Cup gold, as well as a provincial silver medal in B.C. competition. That multi-sport background gives her a broader perspective on movement, coordination, and competitiveness that she now passes on to the players she coaches.
Rylee is also committed to her own development as a coach. She has completed a range of certifications, including:
- Coaching Soccer in Canada
- Active Start
- Learn to Train
- Making Head Way in Sport
- The NCCP Emergency Action Plan
- Understanding the Rule of Two
- Make Ethical Decisions
- Respect in Sport
- Anti-racism in coaching training
She has also participated in goalkeeper training workshops for coaches through her home association in Richmond, further strengthening her ability to support keepers and outfield players.
As a young female coach, Rylee also contributes to the Club’s Women in Sport initiative, providing players (especially girls) with a visible role model who shows that there are meaningful pathways in the game beyond playing alone.