UBCO Heat soccer team visits Nelson for pre-season training

The University of British Columbia Okanagan (UBCO) Men’s Soccer team, known as the UBCO Heat, visited Nelson for pre-season preparations on August 4-5. Led by head coach Dante Zanatta, the team participated in matches and training sessions alongside local soccer organizations, including Nelson Soccer and the Kootenay United Football Academy (KUFA).

During the visit, the UBCO Heat played two matches. An U17-18 team organized by KUFA and Nelson Soccer faced the university squad on August 4, resulting in a 4-2 victory for UBCO. The following night, an alumni team competed against the Heat, with UBCO winning 5-1.

Brett Adams, Technical Director of the Nelson Soccer Association and director of KUFA, noted that the visit provided local athletes with the chance to learn from a top Canadian university program. Coach Zanatta expressed satisfaction with the engagement and indicated interest in returning for future opportunities.