Nitros High Performance
OPDL & High Performance Trials (2013 – 2008)
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Register Your InterestCoach InfoOPDL U13-U17
Program: The Ontario Player Development League (OPDL)
Age Group: Under-13 (born 2013) – Under-16 (born 2009)
Frequency of Sessions: 5 days a week
Program Length: January – November
Program Manager:
Level of Coaching: B Licenced Coaches certified by Canada Soccer & the National Coaching Certification Program
What? The OPDL is Ontario Soccer’s standards-based provincial league and represents the highest level of youth soccer in Ontario. The OPDL represents youth players’ journey from grassroots to high performance soccer and combines competition with a standards-based approach to training and player development.
When? The OPDL Program is year-round and runs from Early January to the end of November. Players participating in this Program will train four times per week and play one game per week during the season. The season runs from April – October.
Who? This program is designed to provide the best youth players with access to a year-round development program. This program requires full commitment from players throughout the year. Players are selected to be part of the OPDL program and each OPDL team carries a roster of 20 players.
How? The club’s OPDL program does not hold open-tryouts. Interested players should fill out the register your interest form and the coach will be in contact with you to provide trial information. Providing video is recommended. Interested players who are current members of the Club, but are registered to another program should contact their Team Head Coach to discuss whether OPDL could be a viable option based on their skill level.
Female players born in 2012 please contact Coach Aoife O’Brien directly.
University Prep
Program: University Prep & League 1 Ontario
Age Group: Under 17 (born 2008) – League 1 Pathway (born 2007+)
Level Of Commitment: 5 days a week
Program Length: January – November for u17’s – January – August for u18’s
Program Manager:
Level of Coaching:B Licenced Coaches certified by Canada Soccer & the National Coaching Certification Program
What? The University Prep program offers players the chance to train and compete at a level that prepares them for the step into post-secondary soccer. Players in the University Prep Program will take part in a games program from January – April that allows them to experience the level of OUA or NCAA teams. From April – August teams compete in the OPDL and/or League 1 Ontario. League1 Ontario is the province of Ontario’s pro-am, standards-based, soccer competition.
When? League1 Ontario is a summer league and runs from April to August on the women’s side and runs from May to September on the men’s side.
Who? League1 Ontario serves as a stepping stone between the high-performance youth level and elite amateur and professional levels of the game in Canada’s largest province. Our primary focus is to showcase and develop Canada’s future soccer stars.
How? The club’s University Prep program does not hold open-tryouts. Interested players should contact Ivan for the men’s program or Daire for the women’s program. Fill out the register your interest form and the coach will be in contact with you to provide trial information. Players must be able to provide information about their previous club teams and playing experience. Providing video is recommended. Interested players who are current members of the Club, but are registered to another program should contact their Team Head Coach to discuss whether OPDL could be a viable option based on their skill level.
OPDL Teams
| Team | Age Group | Head Coach | |
| Girls U13 OPDL | 2013 | Aoife O’Brien | aoife@northtorontosoccer.com |
| Boys U13 OPDL | 2013 | Jody Byrne | jody@northtorontosoccer.com |
| Girls U14 OPDL | 2012 | Aoife O’Brien | aoife@northtorontosoccer.com |
| Boys U14 OPDL | 2012 | Jody Byrne | jody@northtorontosoccer.com |
| Girls U15 OPDL | 2011 | Wojtek Systiak | wojtek@northtorontosoccer.com |
| Boys U15 OPDL | 2011 | Kevin Lemonnier | kevin@northtorontosoccer.com |
| Girls U16 OPDL | 2010 | Wojtek Systiak | wojtek@northtorontosoccer.com |
| Boys U16 OPDL | 2010 | Kevin Lemonnier | kevin@northtorontosoccer.com |
| Girls U17 OPDL | 2009 | Daire O’Brien | daire@northtorontosoccer.com |
| Boys U17 OPDL | 2009 | Ivan Juric | ivan@northtorontosoccer.com |
| Female League1 U20 | 2008 | Daire O’Brien | daire@northtorontosoccer.com |
| Male League1 U20 | 2008 | Ivan Juric | ivan@northtorontosoccer.com |