LTPD And ‘The Courage To Be Patient’

Posted on April 27th, 2012 by OSABlogmaster

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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2012 Amway Canadian Championship Rosters Submitted

Posted on April 27th, 2012 by OSABlogmaster

      Canada’s four professional clubs have submitted their rosters for the 2012 Amway Canadian Championship. Clubs can submit up to 30 names for the competition, with condensed 23-player lists to be submitted 48 hours in advance of each match. Clubs can dress 18 players for each match, of which 11 will start and more »


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Nominate A Coach For The Geoff Gowan Award

Posted on April 26th, 2012 by Administrator

OTTAWA, ON — The Geoff Gowan Award was created in 1996 to honour former Coaching Association of Canada president Geoffrey Gowan, CM, PhD. The award recognizes lifetime contributions to coaching development and is awarded to a coach who has presented a positive public image of coaching and enhanced the role of the coach with the more »


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U13 Girls Regional Games This Weekend

Posted on April 25th, 2012 by Administrator

Region 1 v Region 5 VAUGHAN, ON — The U13 Girls Regional Teams are competing at the Ontario Soccer Centre in Vaughan this weekend. The series of friendly games give Ontario Regional Coaches an opportunity to compare player development program notes and evaluate the new players trying out for the Ontario Provincial Team. The U13 more »


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Newcomer Pursues Refereeing Dream In Canada

Posted on April 24th, 2012 by Administrator

OTTAWA, ON — “Today is the happiest day of my 10 first months in Canada,” said Muhkles Al Fares as he sat for the first day of an entry level referee course organized by The Ontario Soccer Association’s (OSA) Soccer and Settlement project.   A second division referee for almost 10 years and a sports 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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Canada U17 Men Off To Good Start In Italy Camp

Posted on April 23rd, 2012 by Administrator

MONTEROTONDO, Italy – Canada’s first international test is in the books at a two-week men’s U-17 camp in Italy. The Canadian team drew 1:1 with Mexico in a Men’s U-17 International Friendly match on 21 April 2012 at Stadio Fausto. Mexico scored early before Jordan Hamilton equalised late in the first half in Canada’s first more »


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CSA Announces U17 Women Pre-CONCACAF Championship Camp

Posted on April 20th, 2012 by Administrator

OTTAWA, ON – Canada’s women’s U-17 team will gather in USA next week for a seven-day pre-tournament camp in advance of the 2012 CONCACAF Women’s Under-17 Championship. Coach Bryan Rosenfeld has selected 20 players who will also travel to Ciudad de Guatemala for the eight-team championship that runs 2-12 May at the Estadio Cementos Progresso. more »


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2012 Club Excellence Awards Announced

Posted on April 20th, 2012 by Administrator

VAUGHAN, ON – The Ontario Soccer Association is pleased to announce the 29 Clubs that have proved themselves worthy of the OSA Club Excellence Award this year. These Clubs will be recognised for their efforts at the upcoming OSA Awards Banquet to be held April 28th at the Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel & Suites.   more »


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New Canadians Learn & Enjoy Futsal For Fun

Posted on April 18th, 2012 by Administrator

OTTAWA, ON — Over 50 children and youth enjoyed learning and playing the game of Futsal at the Futsal For Fun community event on April 14th at Glashan Public School in Ottawa. Organized by The Ontario Soccer Association (OSA) Soccer and Settlement project and the Ottawa Carleton Futsal League (OCFL) the event aimed to connect more »


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