Call For OSA Committee Applications

Posted on October 23rd, 2012 by Administrator

  The Ontario Soccer Association is proud to be at the heart of a strong and vibrant soccer community. From the many opportunities for participation and leadership, coupled with varying soccer backgrounds, emerges a common interest – to enhance the game of soccer and its development. One such way The Ontario Soccer Association develops, supports more »


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State Farm® Neighbourhood Soccer Volunteer Contest is back

Posted on June 25th, 2012 by Administrator

The State Farm   Neighbourhood Soccer Volunteer Contest is back for 2012! In its second year, the contest provides an opportunity to recognize those volunteers who go above and beyond in contributing to the betterment of soccer within their local community. Residents of Alberta, Ontario and New Brunswick can nominate themselves or volunteers such as coaches, more »


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New LTPD Video & Presentations Available To Clubs & Districts Across The Province

Posted on June 6th, 2012 by OSABlogmaster

VAUGHAN, ON — As many of you know, several Districts and Clubs across the province are already in the midst of phasing-in the Long-Term Player Development (LTPD) model. While there are always challenges (and resistance!) whenever the status quo is changed, the clear benefits of LTPD make it an approach we must adopt. If you 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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Clarifying Some Misconceptions Around Long-Term Player Development (LTPD)

Posted on May 16th, 2012 by Administrator

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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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 2012 Meritorious Award Recipients

Posted on April 24th, 2012 by Administrator

VAUGHAN, ON — The Ontario Soccer Association has announced the Center Circle Award recipients for 2012. The Center Circle Awards are The Ontario Soccer Association’s highest level of recognition and are presented annually to men, women and organizations nominated on the basis of their outstanding contributions to the development of soccer in Ontario and Canada. more »


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CAO Announces Inaugural NCCP Super Clinics

Posted on April 11th, 2012 by Administrator

A Million Reasons To Coach. What’s Yours? Ontario Coaches Week – April 14 – 22, 2012 Teach a skill Inspire the next Crosby Be a role model Because I had a coach that made a difference in my life TORONTO, ON – There are a million reasons to coach and the Coaches Association of Ontario more »


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OSA Announces Long Term Player Development (LTPD) Champions

Posted on March 28th, 2012 by OSABlogmaster

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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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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