About
Head Coach
James Vallance
James brings over a decade of futsal coaching experience to Christchurch, backed by a playing career that began at age 12. He has worked with players across all age groups and development stages, most notably coaching every Canterbury United Futsal age-group team from U14 through to U19.
He is currently the head coach of the Canterbury United Futsal Dragons Men's squad and also the head coach of the University of Canterbury Men’s team aswel.
Most recently, James was selected as an assistant coach for the New Zealand Men’s National Futsal Team, the Futsal Whites — a recognition of his growing influence within the sport.
James blends a deep passion for futsal with strong technical knowledge, helping players develop, improve, and reach the next stage of their playing careers.
Coaching Experience
Current
- Canterbury United Mens (NZ)
Head Coach
Top 3
2025
- Canterbury United Mens (NZ)
Head Coach
Top 3 - University of Canterbury (NZ)
Head Coach
Champions
2024
- Canterbury United Mens (NZ)
Head Coach
Top 3 - University of Canterbury (NZ)
Head Coach
Runners Up - Gold Coast International
Head Coach (Aus)
Top 3
2023
- Canterbury United Mens (NZ)
Head Coach
Champions - University of Canterbury (NZ)
Head Coach
Champions
2022
- Canterbury United un19 (NZ)
Head Coach
Runners Up - University of Canterbury (NZ)
Head Coach
Champions
2021
- Canterbury United un19 (NZ)
Head Coach
Runners Up - University of Canterbury (NZ)
Head Coach
Runners Up
2019
- Canterbury United un19 (NZ)
Head Coach
top 3 - St Thomas of Canterbury (NZ)
Head Coach
Champions
2018
- Canterbury United un19 (NZ)
Head Coach
Champions - St Thomas of Canterbury (NZ)
Head Coach
Top 5
2017
- Canterbury United un16 (NZ)
Head Coach
Champions - St Thomas of Canterbury (NZ)
Head Coach
Top 10
2016
- Canterbury United un16 (NZ)
Head Coach
Champions
2015
- Canterbury United un16 (NZ)
Head Coach
Champions
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