“The emphasis for a six-year-old should be on getting better, not winning soccer games. There’s coaches that I hear say ‘this coach we’re coaching against next week is our arch-nemesis, we have to win this game' and he’s coaching seven-year-olds. I’m thinking ‘what the hell is wrong with you?’”
Landon Donovan
It’s another gold medal and new Olympic record for Summer McIntosh 🥇🥇!
Taking home her third medal at #Paris2024 in the women’s 200m butterfly event, Summer is a force to be reckoned with in the water! We can’t wait to see what she does next 👀!
#TeamCanada
As part of our partnership with @coaches_ont and our commitment to Safe Sport 101, we're providing coaches with essential resources to foster positive team dynamics and eliminate hazing from sports. Coaches can access the report here: https://t.co/4xwjrFKwPm
As part of our #NoRefNoGame initiative, we’re working hard to recruit and retain as many Match Officials as possible across Ontario.
Start your refereeing journey with our Entry-Level and Small-Sided courses. Ages 12+ welcome!
🔗 https://t.co/OqCaSmZfCG
#PlayInspireUnite
Today, Canada Soccer announced the creation of a Player Development Program (PDP) Championship, set to launch in the summer of 2024.
The OPDL is proud to be one of four standards-based programs currently recognized as part of the PDP network.
Read more: https://t.co/4TZgwUn2r9
The lonely hours with the ball are your secret weapon. They're what transform good players into legends. Let your solo training be the foundation of your on-field success. 🏗️⚽️
#SecretWeapon#OnFieldSuccess
Happy World Kindness Day! From your friends at Ontario Soccer.
Show some love to a teammate, colleague, friend, family member, coach, Match Officials, Club administrator, etc... today by tagging/re-sharing this post with them and saying some kind words.
#WorldKindnessDay
According to FIFA's federation survey, Canada has 168,928 registered women in girls Under 20 - one of the highest in the world.
An astonishing number given no professional league in the country yet, where do they go? Project 8 will cater to all this talent in 2025.
Exciting news from @CanadaSoccerEN! 🇨🇦⚽
They're on a mission to empower women and girls in the sport with more opportunities, support and recognition. A brand new strategy is in the works, and your input is wanted!
Take a moment to share your thoughts: https://t.co/kI0ruQk462
1 in 3 girls drop out of sport during adolescence compared to just 1 in 10 boys. Learn how to foster positive sport environments for girls with the Keeping Girls in Sport e-Learning module: https://t.co/RvRnlMeays #InternationalDayOfTheGirl#SheCanCoach