The OSA News Bulletin  

VAUGHAN, ON — While the LTPD initiative is a directive from Canadian Sport for Life and mandated by the Canadian Soccer Association, it is not something we are doing in Ontario because “we have to”.  It’s time that we change a system that needs to progress and evolve for the benefit of our youngsters in more »

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Reprint from original post by Christian Lavers in www.soccernation.com On March 30, in San Diego, CA, U.S. Soccer Director of Coaching Dave Chesler gave a presentation outlining concepts in long-term athlete development to approximately 50 coaches within the Elite Clubs National League. During the presentation, he quoted U.S. Soccer Women’s National Team Coach Pia Sundhage more »

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VAUGHAN, ON — As we embarked on the next phase of our LTPD implementation a few weeks ago, we initiated a “Call for Applications” regarding the positions of Long-Term Player Development (LTPD) Champions. We were fortunate to have a number of high-calibre applicants. That left us with the difficult task of choosing a select few. more »

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VAUGHAN, ON – OSATv presents highlights of the Ontario Soccer Association’s 2012 Coaching Conference and on-field sessions. Athletes participating in the demonstrations comment on their experience working with the high-profile guest clinicians and attending coaches comment on the re-scheduling of the 2012 Coaching Conference, the new on-field sessions format and the relevance of the LTPD more »

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VAUGHAN, ON — The Ontario Soccer Association wrapped its first-ever February Coaching Conference on Sunday, February 26th, at the Ontario Soccer Centre in Vaughan with 400-plus coaches from across Ontario in attendance. The theme of the Conference was Long-Term Player Development (LTPD) and OSA Chief Technical Officer, Alex Chiet, welcomed the attendees in a re-configured more »

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