MEET HEAD COACH JAMES VALLANCE

James brings more than a decade of futsal coaching experience to Christchurch, backed by a playing career that began at age 12.

He has coached players across every stage of development, including Canterbury United’s U14–U19 teams, the Canterbury United Futsal Dragons men’s squad and the University of Canterbury men’s team. His experience also includes selection as an assistant coach with the Futsal Whites, New Zealand’s men’s national futsal team.

At Eagles, James combines technical coaching, tactical understanding and a passion for the game to help players build confidence and take their next step.

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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