Players at this age are starting their "careers" in soccer and need to develop their basic skills appropriately (including technical, physical and social skills). The weekly 1-hour sessions consist of various skills exercises as well as small games on a rotational basis. Players are grouped by age and gender and will get exposure to multiple coaches and facets of the game.

Sessions are run by our most talented senior youth players, who are beginning their coaching journey at the club. The coaches are trained through Canada Soccer, and guided/supervised by our academy staff coaches. If you are interested in helping as a coach, click here to visit our Careers and Coaching page.

At Ottawa TFC, we place an enormous emphasis on teaching and inspiring the youngest players of the club. Recognized as a National-level club by Canada Soccer, Ottawa TFC takes pride in developing homegrown athletes from our community into top players. In recent years, this philosophy has helped us build one of the most respected clubs in the province and country. Countless past players have grown through the Skills Centre programs into our Academy, ultimately becoming some of the best players in the province and country.

Staff Coach: Kaden Engbers

Kaden serves as Ottawa TFC's Associate Technical Director. Having grown up playing his entire youth career with OTFC's predecessor Cumberland Cobras, he is now involved in multiple areas of the club and has led our Grassroots Program since 2018. Kaden holds a National Children's Diploma, the highest available Canada Soccer license for programs of this age group, and serves as a captain for our Men's First Team.

Registration, PowerUp or payment questions: admin@ottawatfc.com

Learn more about our club staff by visiting our Staff page.

The registration fee includes a red Ottawa TFC training shirt. The uniform will be handed out during the first month of sessions - more details to be shared when confirmed.

Players are required to wear the uniform given by the club, along with protective shin guards and shoes (which can be bought at any sports store) at all sessions. Soccer cleats are allowed and recommended for all age groups, but not officially necessary.

Ottawa TFC programs will be taking a summer break during which programs will not run, unless otherwise stated. This season's break will take place between Monday July 21 and Sunday August 3, 2025. Activities will be resuming as scheduled on Monday, August 4, 2025.

Therefore, there will be no sessions on July 22 and 29, 2025. Tuesday July 1st will also be off for Canada Day.

Applicable registration fees

• Program fee: $210
  • Players must be registered for Grassroots Base Program.

Financial assistance: Ottawa TFC works with valued organizations and community partners to help families needing support for their child (or children) to be able to play soccer and be healthy. Visit our Financial Assistance page for more information.

Withdrawals: visit our Refunds & Withdrawals page to request a credit or refund. All refunds are subject to the Refund Policy. Only approved requests will be processed.