About
Head Coach
James Vallance 

James brings over a decade of futsal coaching experience to Christchurch; alongside this he also played the sport since the age of 12. He's worked with players of all ages most notably he has coached every age group Canterbury United Futsal has to offer from under 14s all the way through to under 19s. 

Currently James spends his time coaching the University of Canterbury Mens side and the Canterbury United Futsal Dragons Mens team. 

James blends his deep passion for the game along with his technical knowledge to help see players improve and get to the next level in their playing career.

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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