AdvancedDevelopmentProgram

The Advanced Development Program (ADP) offered by Oakville Soccer Club is a specialized soccer program designed for players between the ages of 8 and 12. The program aims to provide a higher level of training and development opportunities for young athletes who display advanced skills and a strong commitment to the sport.

Through ADP, players receive instruction from experienced and certified coaches who focus on enhancing technical skills, tactical understanding, physical fitness, and mental resilience. The program follows a structured curriculum that progressively challenges players to improve their abilities and reach their full potential.

Participants in ADP benefit from a competitive and supportive environment where they can grow both individually and as part of a team. The program includes regular training sessions, skill clinics, and competitive matches against other clubs to test and refine the players’ skills.

Overall, the Advanced Development Program at Oakville Soccer Club aims to develop young soccer talents and prepare them for higher levels of competition in the future.

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Program Breakdown

Give your player the opportunity to thrive in soccer by enrolling them in OSC’s Advanced Development Program. With dedicated coaches and tailored training, they’ll develop skills, deepen their understanding of the game, and gain the confidence needed to excel on and off the field.

Program Goals for Each Player

Skill Development

ADP focuses on enhancing fundamental soccer skills, such as dribbling, passing, shooting, and ball control. By starting at a young age, participants will build a solid foundation for future growth as a soccer player.

Game Understanding

ADP emphasizes not only individual skills but also helps young players develop a deeper understanding of the game. They learn basic tactics, positioning, and team play, enabling them to make effective decisions on the field and adapt to different game situations.

Confidence and Motivation

Through the program, players will experience success and improvement in their soccer abilities. Witnessing their own progress boosts confidence and fosters a positive attitude towards the game, which has a significant impact on their overall development and enjoyment of soccer.

Long-Term Player Development

This program follows the principles of Long-Term Player Development (LTPD), focusing on age-appropriate training and overall physical development. By enrolling in the program, each player will receive the necessary guidance and support to progress effectively through the various stages of player development.

Enjoyment and Engagement

OSC believes in creating a positive and enjoyable soccer experience for all of the Club’s players. Age-appropriate training sessions and a supportive environment ensure that every player stays engaged and motivated. When children genuinely enjoy their soccer experience, they are more likely to continue participating in the sport, leading to long-term involvement and potential success.

Program Structure

As an annual program with more time on the ball, ADP also comes with a required increased level of commitment. Players will practice twice per week, with a game on the weekend (age dependent). View age specific program outlines below which further explain the benefits and components for each group.

Super 7's open houses (2017)

The Advanced Development Program (ADP) is gearing up to form OSC’s U8 development rosters for the 2024-2025 season. If your player (born in 2017) consistently exceeds expectations at the recreational level and thrives in a competitive environment, this is the perfect opportunity for them! Join us at the upcoming Super 7’s Open Houses for an assessment and see what the program has to offer.

What are Super 7’s?

Super 7’s are our soon-to-be U8 players, born in 2017! The Super 7’s will be assessed and evaluated to create our U8 Boys and Girls ADP (Advanced Development Program) teams for the 2024-2025 season. The Super 7s are all about discovering the skills and potential of our young stars and building development teams for the next season!

What are Open Houses?

Open Houses are insightful and essential sessions where all current U7 players are invited to showcase their talents. Players are encouraged to attend all three sessions for the best opportunity to be identified for the program.

These sessions help ADP coaches see the players in action and identify good fits for the Club’s U8 Advanced Development Program. It’s a great opportunity to shine and be a part of something special!

Once players are registered for the Super 7s Open Houses, they will receive confirmation of payment and an hour time slot for each of the open houses below:  

Open house #1: July 28th, 2024, 3pm-6pm
– This session will comprise of Technical Station Work, with OSC Staff Coaches running/evaluating players at each station/activity.

Open house #2: August 11th, 2024, 3pm-6pm
-This session will comprise of a 50/50 split between Technical Activities and Small-Sided Games.

Open house #3: August 25th, 2024, 3pm-6pm
-This session will comprise of Festival Style 5v5 games, with Staff Coaches observing play with a set evaluation structure created by OSC’s Technical Department.

 

Registration

Registration fee (one time payment): $10.00

Registration process: Registration can be completed through PowerUp, by clicking the button below. U7 (2017) players will see the option to register for the 2024 Super 7s Open House. Select this option, and proceed through the prompts to complete the registration process.

*Please note that players cannot select their time slot from the available range listed. An hour time slot will be assigned after registering through PowerUp. 

If you have any questions about the Advanced Development Program or the Super 7s Open Houses, please email technical@oakvillesoccer.ca

Please allow 2 business days for a response.

2024-25 Advanced Development Program Outlines coming soon!

Coaches

Learn more about OSC’s Technical Staff by following the link below.

2023-2024 Boys Head Coaches
U8 (2016) Boys Jas Purewal jpurewal@oakvillesoccer.ca
U9 (2015) Boys Andrew Smith asmith@oakvillesoccer.ca
U10 (2014) Boys Eddy Berdusco eberdusco@oakvillesoccer.ca
U11 (2013) Boys Rocco Rago rrago@oakvillesoccer.ca
U12 (2012) Boys Bruno Silva bsilva@oakvillesoccer.ca

2023-2024 Girls Head Coaches
U8 (2016) Girls Tayler Kleine Hermelink taylerkh@oakvillesoccer.ca
U9 (2015) Girls Cait Hoy choy@oakvillesoccer.ca
U10 (2014) Girls Heather MacDougall hmacdougall@oakvillesoccer.ca
U11 (2013) Girls Damian Koscielniak dkoscielniak@oakvillesoccer.ca
U12 (2012) Girls Zach Rushe zrushe@oakvillesoccer.ca