Jason De Vos Resigns As OSC Technical Director

OAKVILLE, ON – It is with great sadness that Oakville Soccer Club announces the resignation of Technical Director Jason de Vos, who will be leaving the Club at the beginning of June to further pursue his career as a professional broadcaster and soccer analyst. "Making the decision to leave Oakville was one of the most more »

Montagliani Elected Canadian Soccer Association President

OTTAWA, ON — Victor Montagliani has been elected the new President of the Canadian Soccer Association at its Annual General Meeting held 5 May in Ottawa, ON. Montagliani was elected by the membership to lead the Association for a four-year term. Victor Montagliani & Rhian Wilkinson (WNT) Victor Montagliani, who previously served three terms as more »

2012 OSA Soccer Conference & AGM Wrap-Up

Click for Photo Album OSA CTO Alex Chiet presents keynote address at the 2012 AGM TORONTO, ON — The Ontario Soccer Association’s 2012 Soccer Conference wound up Sunday noon after an intensive two and one-half days of Board Meetings, Workshops and the Annual General Meeting on Sunday morning. The main theme of this year`s conference centered more »

Invitation To Soccer Conference 2012

An important opportunity to help shape Long-term Player Development in Ontario The Soccer Conference 2012, scheduled for April 27 – 29, at the Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel, offers an opportunity to hear and exchange plans and ideas on the most important challenge currently facing us—the effective implementation of Long-Term Player Development (LTPD). While we have more »

OSA Announces Dr. Nick Bontis As Director (Elected) Ontario Region Nominee For CSA Board

VAUGHAN, ON — The Ontario Soccer Association is pleased to announce Dr. Nick Bontis as Ontario’s nominee to serve as the Director (Elected) Ontario Region Candidate on the Canadian Soccer Association (“CSA”) Board of Directors. A total of fourteen applications were received by the February 27th deadline in response to the February 8th call by more »

LTPD — Parents’ Frequently Asked Questions

Click The OSA Discussion Forum for more information 1. What is LTPD? LTPD stands for Long-Term Player Development. It represents a philosophy that is much more focused on ensuring players who love soccer stay in the game for life and enjoy the experience. It further ensures that all players—recreational and the more talented, competitive players—are more »

Draft Of Canadian Sport Policy 2.0 Released

OTTAWA, ON — The consultation and engagement process for the Canadian Sport Policy 2.0 has been extensive. Over the past year, a broad spectrum of Canadians and Canadian organizations interested in sport have shared their views through a series of consultations at the community, provincial and territorial and national levels, as well as through an more »

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS Director (Elected) for the Ontario Region Candidate of the Canadian Soccer Association Board of Directors

VAUGHAN, ON — The Nominations Committee (“Committee”) of The Ontario Soccer Association (“OSA”) Board of Directors calls for individuals to submit their applications to serve as the Director (Elected) Ontario Region Candidate on the Canadian Soccer Association (“CSA”) Board of Directors. The Committee is seeking qualified candidates to play a role as the Director (Elected) more »

CSA Launches Board Members Recruitment

OTTAWA, ON – The Nominations Committee of the Canadian Soccer Association Board of Directors is seeking qualified candidates to serve on the Board commencing spring 2012. These individuals will play a key role in the stewardship of the organization during its governance transformation process. “With the Canadian Soccer Association’s governance reforms beginning to take effect more »

A Christmas Challenge

by Duane Rollins, Canadian Soccer News There is little doubt that it takes sacrifices to be an Olympian – personal, physical and financial. And the members of the Canadian women’s team exemplify that dedication. This is a year that saw the women encamp in Italy for months to prepare for the World Cup – giving more »