OTTAWA SOUTH UNITED SOCCER
Ranked #1 Soccer Club in Ottawa

COE Description

OSU Force Academy Centre of Excellence (COE)  
"Next Generation Training "     

                   

 

Program Description:
The Centre of Excellence program follows a Professional Development Model that brings together the best curriculum and elite player development programming.


The COE is geared towards ambitious players committed to their individual development and want to push themselves to reach the highest levels of playing the game.  


Key Training Program Principals:
•    Top professional coaches with the highest coaching certifications 
•    Player Centered 
•    Professional Environment 
•    Holistic Development focus
•    High Intensity 
•    Fun and Safe learning environment 

The COE program works in conjunction with players team activities and serves as additional training sessions. 

Program Details:

The COE program is included within the Force Academy Black program fees from U11-U18. At U9 and U10, it is an optional program for individuals to register for. Players participating are generally on our Force Academy teams. Players may register for the year round program. If joining late, please contact our Programs Manager (craig.stead@osu.ca) to complete registration.

As available, the club will also offer a COE II program at U11+, which is designed for our Force Academy White and Blue teams.

Overall, the COE program is designed to be a Fall/Winter and Spring/Summer program, covering between 38 - 40 sessions throughout the year.

Cost:         

Note, registration is paid on a monthly basis depending on when the player joins the program.                                 

Fee Includes:                                

  • COE training t-shirt

  • Facility costs

  • Coaching costs

  • Extended training times at U11 and above 

  • Insured and Registered with Ontario Soccer

Parents to Provide:

  • Soccer cleats

  • Shin guards

  • Socks

  • Ball

Program Coordinator: Craig Stead - craig.stead@osu.ca                              

Program Curriculum:

The players work through a detailed curriculum which includes the following:

  • Ball Mastery
  • Turning
  • Shielding
  • Receiving on the half turn
  • Passing and receiving - both feet
  • Ball striking and shooting - both feet
  • Running with the ball
  • Dribbling
  • Defending
  • Aerial Control

 

 

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