U13-U18 Elite Academy
ACADEMY
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New players: If you are new to our Club or you did not train with us in the 2022 Summer season, you will have to register for the Competitive Evaluation Fee. Once completed, staff coaches will contact you by email.
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Welcome to Ottawa TFC's Elite Academy pathway!
Ottawa TFC is recognized by Canada Soccer as a National level club, and is Eastern Ontario's youth affiliate of Toronto FC of Major League Soccer (MLS) - the highest professional level of play in North America. The U13-U18 Elite Academy program is for players following the "talented pathway", training and competing at the highest youth levels in the province and country. It is our aspiration to develop formidable young people, leaders and athletes, many with aspirations of moving onto next levels of play at University, College, professional academies, and provincial/national team programs.
What can I expect as an Elite Academy soccer parent?
Teams are led by Canada Soccer certified coaches, and overseen by some of our most advanced staff coaches. Players and parents in Ottawa TFC's elite academy program can be proud of being part of one of the most respected programs in Canada. Players will grow as people, athletes and leaders, as these are some of our core principles and objectives as an organization. They can dream of moving up through the club's pathway to provincial, national team and professional programs, but they should should above all be prepared to have a lot of fun along their journey, work hard towards their objectives with like minded peers, coaches and mentors to help their journey. If you pour your heart, body and mind into this program, it will prepare you for life in a big way, both as an athlete and person.
More about the program...
The Elite Academy program is a year-round program for players who want to train and compete at the highest level. Training sessions consist of endurance, mental preparation, goal setting, advanced techniques, tactical awareness, discipline, mental toughness and more. Coached by Ottawa TFC's nationally licensed coaches, players train from Monday to Friday after school and play games on weekends. Most teams participate in the OPDL (Ontario Player Development League) competing at the highest level in Ontario.
Players are grouped by age and gender into teams/training groups.
U13-U14 OPDL ELITE ACADEMY (JUNIORS)
- 5-6 times/week
- 4-5 training sessions weekly, typically 4:00pm - 5:30pm
- Friendly game, Tournament and Showcase play through the season
- OPDL league participation
- October 18, 2022 to September 30, 2023
- Spring outdoor sessions resume in April of 2023
- No sessions from December 17, 2022 to January 16, 2023 (mandatory 4 week break)
U15-U18 OPDL ELITE ACADEMY (SENIORS)
- 5-6 times/week
- 4-5 training sessions weekly, typically 4:00pm-5:30pm
- Friendly game, Tournament and Showcase play through the season
- OPDL league participation
- October 18, 2022 to September 30, 2023
- Spring outdoor sessions resume in April of 2023
- No sessions from December 17, 2022 to January 16, 2023 (mandatory 4 week break)
Payment information
Prior to attending any evaluations or training sessions, or being placed on a team for the new season, players MUST register for the following:
- New Player Evaluation Fee (if required): $55.00 (non-refundable)
- Base Competitive Player Registration Fee: $505.00
- Non-Volunteer Fee: $50.00 per family per season fee that is credited after volunteering at the end of the summer season
- PLEASE NOTE: Once placed on a squad, the ADDITIONAL Elite Academy fee will be communicated to the player/parent via an Academy invitation. Once accepted, the fee will be applied to the players' account.
- Part of the fee is non-refundable and covers insurance and administration costs associated with a player registration with Ontario Soccer
- REGISTER NOW
What equipment does my child need?
The registration fee includes a complementary sponsored Ottawa TFC training tshirt. Players are required to wear the given uniform, protective shin guards and cleats at all sessions.
Players must order their team uniforms directly (Uniform and Club Apparel). Please communicate with the team manager for jersey numbering prior to ordering. The 'Ottawa TFC ADIDAS STADIUM BACKPACK III' must be owned and used by all Academy players.
Who can I contact if I have questions about the program, address my concerns, inform the coach of a particular issue with my child, etc.?
Girls: Raz El-Asmar, staff coach, raz@ottawatfc.com
Boys: Kousha Aminian, staff coach, kousha@ottawatfc.com
Player and parent requirements
Players and parents must abide to the Ottawa TFC Return to Play Protocol and the Code of Conduct.