Long-Term Athlete Development — Long-Term Player Development

LTAD is a 7-stage Canadian model of Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD). It is a training, competition, and recovery program based on developmental age — the maturation level of an individual — rather than chronological age. It is athlete centred, coach driven, and administration, sport science, and sponsor supported. Athletes who progress through LTAD experience training more »


Coaching Certification Database

The OSA Coaching Department maintains the first & largest soccer specific coaching database of its kind in Canada. It is updated & maintained on an ongoing basis. Districts & Clubs have full access to coaching certification records of their respective memberships. Leagues also have access to certification pertaining to their registrants. Districts, Clubs, & Leagues more »


Play Soccer Coaching Skills Filming at the Ontario Soccer Centre

VAUGHAN, ON — The OSA Coaching Department has partnered with Everton FC & GOL TV to produce the made for television program entitled “Play Soccer Coaching Skills — by the Everton Way”. The program, which is being filmed October 16-18 at the Soccer Centre, is part of the OSA Coaching Department’s ongoing efforts to promote more »