Two New Managers At The OSA Will Oversee Key Aspects Of LTPD Implementation

The Ontario Soccer Association is very pleased to announce two internal appointments that will be pivotal in providing leadership around the ongoing phased implementation of Long-Term Player Development. Bobby Lennox joins the team as the Manager of Grassroots Development while Joel MacDonald takes on the position of Manager of League Development. Bobby Lennox, previously Technical more »


The Nominations Committee of the OSA is beginning a search to seek out potential candidates for Board of Director positions at the CSA.

OSA Members:     Upcoming CSA – AGM – Board of Director Positions CALL FOR NOMINATIONS The Nominations Committee (“Committee”) of the Canadian Soccer Association (“CSA”) Board of Directors (“Board”) calls for individuals to submit names of candidates to serve on the Board commencing May 2013. The Committee is seeking qualified candidates to play a more »


Working Through The Questions Raised About LTPD

We listened intently during our recent 11-city “tour” of the province and we continue to engage on a daily basis with Districts, Clubs, leagues, coaches and parents from across the province about their support for and/or concerns stemming from the continued implementation of LTPD. Especially in light of media coverage in different parts of the more »


OSA Family Day 2013

The OSA Office will be closed on Monday Feb 18, 2013 for Family Day. We hope you and your families have a wonderful day! The OSA Office will be re-open Tuesday at 9:00 am. The Soccer Centre will be open on Family Day for its regular operating hours.


Interview With OSA President, Ron Smale

  To listen to the show that was aired last night click on the link below. http://www.nextsportstar.com/index.php/show/anthony-totera-february-13-2013/


"Open Mic With OSA President, Ron Smale"

On Wednesday, January 23 from 7 to 8 pm, join OSA President Ron Smale on "Red Card" with host Anthony Totera for an open discussion on the beautiful game of soccer in Ontario. You are invited to call in and ask questions of the President regarding Soccer in Ontario. The call in number is 1-888-999-5880 more »


"The OSA is now accepting bids from potential Trophy and Awards suppliers

Submission deadline is February 11, 2013. Click here for the detailed RFP"


OSA Announces New Online Course Management System For Coaches

The Ontario Soccer Association continues to build its information management systems in an effort to streamline how the province’s coaches can access opportunities to enhance their certification levels. Working with long-time information technology partner/provider E2E Soccer, the OSA has selected that organization’s “Coach Center” technology to manage the Association’s ongoing relationship with its new and more »


Canadian Soccer Association Seeking New Board Members

The Nominations Committee of the Canadian Soccer Association Board of Directors calls for individuals to submit names of candidates to serve on the Board commencing May 2013. The Committee is seeking qualified candidates to play a role in the stewardship of an organization in transition to a new culture that reflects values such as purpose, more »


MUCH MORE THAN CHANGE FOR THE SAKE OF CHANGE

My personal belief—is that many of us will look back on 2012 as a pivotal year in the way we think about soccer in the province of Ontario. Not only has the OSA continued the process of instituting important programs such as Long-Term Player Development but as significantly, we, together—our staff and as a Board more »