TORONTO FC & KIA LAUNCH KICKSTART PROGRAM

Posted on August 20th, 2012 by Administrator

WHAT:  The MLSE Team Up Foundation will launch KickStart, a free six-week soccer program in 10 Toronto Community Housing communities.  It is an opportunity for kids aged 6 to 12 years of age to build soccer skills, self-esteem, fair play and leadership.  The event will celebrate and highlight enhancements at the Dentonia Park soccer pitch more »


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HEAT ALERT — Avoiding and Preventing Heat Related Injuries When Playing Soccer

Posted on May 25th, 2012 by OSABlogmaster

Proper Hydration is key to AVOID AND PREVENT HEAT RELATED INJURIES WHEN PLAYING SOCCER There are some simple guidelines which have been prepared by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) when it comes to running activities in a hot and/or humid environment. The goal in participating in hot weather is to avoid fluid loss more »


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DeRo United Youth Soccer Tour

Posted on May 18th, 2012 by Administrator

VAUGHAN, ON — Major League Soccer’s 2011 MVP, Dwayne DeRosario was at the OSA Centre this past May 6, 2012, enjoying and training over 200 Youths. Host Anthony Totera interviewed The 2011 MLS Golden Boot winner along with event highlights. To view the Video please click on the link http://youtu.be/-JBUbVlOP6Y For more information on the more »


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Montagliani Elected Canadian Soccer Association President

Posted on May 7th, 2012 by Administrator

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 »


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2012 OSA Soccer Conference & AGM Wrap-Up

Posted on May 1st, 2012 by OSABlogmaster

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 »


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

Posted on March 23rd, 2012 by OSABlogmaster

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 »


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LTPD — Parents’ Frequently Asked Questions

Posted on February 17th, 2012 by Administrator

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 »


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OSA LTPD Emphasises Skills Over Winning

Posted on February 17th, 2012 by Administrator

The following post reprinted from the Sportsnet Fan Fuel Blog reinforces the Ontario Soccer Association’s current approach to Long-Term Player Development (LTPD). BY MICHAEL GARDNER – FAN FUEL BLOGGER The Ontario Soccer Association has launched a plan to focus on development in this country. In it, they have borrowed from successful models around the world, more »


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Draft Of Canadian Sport Policy 2.0 Released

Posted on February 16th, 2012 by Administrator

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 »


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Futsal To Feature In Toronto 2015 Pan-Am Games

Posted on November 2nd, 2011 by Administrator

GUADALAJARA, Mexico — Conspicuous by its absence from the recently concluded Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Futsal will feature in the next edition of the Games set to take place in Toronto, Canada, between 10-26 July 2015. The decision was announced in Mexico on 29 October by Allen Vansen, the Senior Vice-President of Operations for more »


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