Director (Elected) Ontario Region Candidate

Friday, 10 February 2012 21:04

The Nominations Committee of The Ontario Soccer Association is calling for individuals to submit their applications to serve as the Director (Elected) Ontario Region Candidate on the Canadian Soccer Association Board of Directors.

The Committee is seeking qualified candidates to play a role as the Director (Elected) Ontario Region in the stewardship of the CSA in transition from its current form to a new culture that will demonstrate values such as purpose, transparency, accountability, and other attributes including that of leading edge corporate governance.

Qualified candidates will have the skill-set, expertise and experience necessary to help lead the establishment of a new national vision for soccer in Canada - one that works in close collaboration with provincial/territorial counterparts and other stakeholders to increase the relevancy of the CSA and create a legacy of success on and off the playing field.

To lodge your application, please complete the Application Form, Director (Elected) Ontario Region Candidate, accompanied with your full résumé, and send to the attention of the OSA’s Nomination Committee at CommitteeNominations@soccer.on.ca. Should you have any questions concerning your application, please contact Gerry Jennings, gjennings@soccer.on.ca or (905)264-0390 Ext 223.

Application deadline is Monday, February 27, 2012 at 9:00 am.

Coaching Conference Update

Friday, 10 February 2012 20:51

OSA Coaches Conference - Last Chance to Sign up !

OSA has received overwhelming support for the OSA Coaches Conference at the Soccer Center in Vaughan on Sunday February 26th.

To ensure we provide the most beneficial learning environment for all coaches, OSA will be limiting registration to the first 450 coaches.

At this time, there is EXTREMELY limited space available. Coaches will be placed on a waiting list and will be notified should space become availableMark Marshall.

ChPC.Manager - Coaching Development.

To register visit please click here

Coaching Conference February 26 2012

Wednesday, 01 February 2012 15:36

Reminder about upcoming events from the Technical Coaching Department at the OSA

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 26th - COACHING CONFERENCE FOR ALL COACHES

The Annual Coaching Conference will be held on SUNDAY, Feb 26th at the Soccer Centre in Vaughan.

There is no cost to attend this event. We are once again holding our annual food drive to support the local Vaughan Food Bank.

Please remember to bring a donation of non-perishable food item(s). Your support is appreciated. You can register for this conference on line Click here to access registration form.

If you know a deserving volunteer in your organization please consider submitting a nomination for the prestigious Investors Group Sport Award. One nomination will be selected and the selected recipient will be presented with the award at our Annual Coaching Conference. To nominate and RSVP please email enicholls@soccer.on.ca

See You At The Conference!

Long-Term Player Development

Tuesday, 24 January 2012 13:47

(Toronto,ON)-  The Ontario Soccer Association (OSA) has officially embarked on their Long-Term Player Development (LTPD) program, which aims to establish an innovative foundation for players and coaches for years to come.

This new coaching curriculum, developed by the Canadian Soccer Association (CSA), focuses on nurturing the development of the player- by engaging, teaching and training each individual youngster to their particular needs.The program’s vision entails a ‘player-centred’ approach by providing players with the necessary man-management skills they require.

Read more: Long-Term Player Development

Special General Meeting

Tuesday, 17 January 2012 10:12

The Toronto Soccer Association is holding a Special General Meeting on Tuesday, January 24th at 7:30 p.m at the TSA office to discuss the 2012 Budget.

The meeting is for Club Presidents. If the President cannot attend, then please send a Club Representative in place of the President.

Thank you.