TOP soccer Academy Teams
Program Information
For the 2023 season, TOP Soccer will be offering Academy teams for players born between 2009-2015. The TOP Soccer Academy Teams offer players a unique approach to competitive soccer by offering local practices, manageable schedules, and quality coaching, all while improving players' individual skills and providing a great experience.
We believe in focusing on the process, not the outcome, with all of our practices and games, and believe strongly that age-appropriate development is the best way to keep kids in sport longer. We structure our practices so that players are placed into small groups rotating through stations focusing on individual skills, technical instruction, and game-based learning. We believe our small group format is essential for kids to get individual feedback, quality coaching, and high-level engagement. All practices take place in Midtown Toronto, while some games and/or tournaments may require minimal travel.
Academy Commitment
Spring season: Mid-April to Late June
Fall Season: Early September to Mid-November
Summer season (flexible commitment): July & August
2023 Teams Offered
U14 - 2009/2010 Boys | 2009/2010 Girls
U12 - 2011 Boys | 2011 Girls
U11 - 2012 Boys | 2012 Girls
U10 - 2013 Boys | 2013 Girls
U9 - 2014 Boys | 2014 Girls
U8 - 2015 Boys | 2015 Girls
Academy Overview
- 2009 to 2015 birthyears
- Spring Commitment: 3x week practices, typically on Monday PM, Tuesday PM, Wednesday PM, Friday PM, and/or Saturday AM/PM
- Fall Commitment: 2x week practices, typically on Monday PM, Tuesday PM, Wednesday PM, Friday PM, and/or Saturday AM/PM
- All practices are 1hr, 1.25hr, or 1.5hr
- Festivals: 1-2x festivals throughout year
- Games 3-5x local games per spring season
- Included: TOP Soccer kit (jersey, shorts, socks)
- Estimated Cost: $1,500-$2,000 per year
**All schedules, times, & locations should be considered tentative. Field locations may vary between age groups based on field permits. Midtown Toronto should be considered within 10kms of Yonge and Eglinton. See club geography for more details on field location.
Registration Process
If you are interested in joining one of the TOP Soccer Academy Teams please click the link below to submit an Academy team application.
Applications for the 2023 season are now open. The outdoor season runs from mid-April to Mid-November, with an optional commitment in July and August.
MEET TECHNICAL DIRECTOR TOM WAUD
We are incredibly excited to announce the hiring of Tom Waud as the new Technical Director of TOP Soccer!
Many of you may know Tom from his previous role as the technical manager at North Toronto Soccer Club, where he oversaw the development programs for boys and girls ages 4-12 for the better part of the last decade. Tom brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to TOP Soccer from his time at North Toronto and is excited to share his passion and philosophy with our players, parents, and coaches. Tom is a native of London, England where he graduated from the University of Worchester with a Bachelor of Science degree with Honours in Sport and Exercise Science. Tom currently holds a Children's License from Canada Soccer, as well as his Canada 'C' Coaching License, FA Level Two, and a certified NCCP Coach Evaluator. Tom is currently working on his Canada Soccer Youth License with he will complete by the end of 2022. In addition to his role as the Technical Director of TOP Soccer, Tom will serve as the Manager of Coach Development for all of TOP Sports, focusing on educating and training our coaches to become the best role models and teachers they can be for your children.
If you'd like to reach out and chat about our soccer programs, Tom can be found via email at tom@topsports.ca.
