SkillDevelopmentProgram
The Oakville Soccer Club’s Skill Development Program is a comprehensive and focused training experience designed to enhance youth soccer skills and overall player development.
Participants will work with experienced coaches covering various aspects of the game, regardless of their skill level. The curriculum progressively builds on existing abilities, fostering a supportive environment where participants can learn, grow, and challenge themselves.
The program’s weekly sessions include skills, games, and individualized attention, promoting sportsmanship, teamwork, and important life skills. It offers a holistic soccer experience that benefits participants on and off the field, encouraging a love for the sport and confidence in young players.
Summer session
This program is ideal for returning players who wish to enhance their skills, and for players who are new to the sport and would like to learn and gain more experience on the field. The Summer Session of SDP is available for ages U6 (2017) – U16 (2007).
Throughout this program, each session will focus on the development of individual skills (ex. footwork, passing, shooting) as players work through a curriculum developed by OSC’s Technical Staff. Each session will end with a short small-sided scrimmage within the player’s designated group. Please note that SDP is not administered in a team/game setting.
| Age Group | Born In | Reg Fee | session times |
|---|---|---|---|
| U7-U13 WEEKDAY | 2016-2010 | $350 | FRI - 6PM, 7PM, 8PM |
| U7-U13 WEEKEND | 2016-2010 | $350 | SUN - 10AM, 11AM, 12PM |
| U6 | 2017 | $350 | SUN - 10AM, 11AM, 12PM |
| U14-U16 | 2009-2007 | $350 | SUN - 12PM ONLY |
Additional Program Details
- Program End Dates:
Friday Session– August 25th
Sunday Session– August 27th - Location: Oakville Soccer Club – Pine Glen Indoor Soccer Centre – 1520 Pine Glen Rd., Oakville
- Players per group: 10
- Coach structure: SDP Staff coach will run the sessions
- Parent involvement: No parent involvement is required in SDP.
- Session Length: 55-minute sessions
- Session Format: Gender specific groups (i.e. girls will play with girls, boys will play with boys) ; Game, Activity, Game structure.
- Equipment Included: Jersey is included.
- Equipment Required: Shin pads are mandatory, shorts and socks are required, either running shoes or soccer cleats may be worn. Player must bring their own balls, size 3 for U6-U9, size 4 for U10-U13.
- Registration Deadline: The registration deadline for the 2023 Youth Outdoor Skill Development Program is May 9th, 2023.
- Refund Deadline: The refund request deadline for all House League, Li’l Oscars, and Skill Development Programs is May 9th, 2023. All refund requests are subject to a $35 administrative fee. To request a refund, please email info@oakvillesoccer.ca for the correct form.
Refund requests, including requests for credits, will not be accepted under any circumstance not outlined in OSC’s Refund Policy after May 9, 2023. Registrations are not eligible for a refund or credit due to schedule conflicts or friend requests that are unable to be fulfilled by the Club.
Fall session
This program is ideal for returning players who wish to enhance their skills, and for players who are new to the sport and would like to learn and gain more experience on the field. The Fall Session of SDP is available for ages U7 (2017) – U13 (2011).
Throughout this program, each session will focus on the development of individual skills (ex. footwork, passing, shooting) as players work through a curriculum developed by OSC’s Technical Staff. Each session will end with a short small-sided scrimmage within the player’s designated group. Please note that SDP is not administered in a team/game setting.
| Age Group | Born In | Reg Fee | Fall session time |
|---|---|---|---|
| U7-U13 | 2017-2011 | $375 | FRI - 5:30PM, 6:30PM, 7:30PM |
| U7-U13 | 2017-2011 | $375 | SUN - 4:30PM, 5:30PM, 6:30PM |
*Please note that you can only select either a Friday or Sunday session, not a time for weekly sessions. The program time may vary per week, and can include any of the times listed above on your selected day.
Fall Season Length & Dates: 12 weeks
Friday Session Option: September 22nd – December 15th
Exception Date(s): Oct. 6Sunday Session Option: September 24th – December 17th
Exception Date(s): Oct. 8- Location: Oakville Soccer Club – Pine Glen Indoor Soccer Center – 1520 Pine Glen Rd., Oakville
- Players per group: 10
- Coach structure: SDP Staff coach will run the sessions
- Parent involvement: No parent involvement is required in SDP.
- Session Length: 55-minute sessions
- Session Format: Gender specific groups (i.e. girls will play with girls, boys will play with boys); Game, Activity, Game structure.
- Equipment Included: Jersey.
- Equipment Required: Shin pads are mandatory, shorts and socks are required, either running shoes or soccer cleats may be worn. Player must bring their own balls, size 3 for U7-U9, size 4 for U10-U13.
- Refund Deadline: Refunds will not be issued for the 2023 Fall Skill Development Program after September 8th, 2023.
Please click here to view OSC’s Refund Policy.
- Friend Requests: Friend requests are not available for the Skill Development Program.
- Out of Town Fee: Please be advised that all registrants that reside outside of the town of Oakville will be required to pay an out-of-town residency fee of $10.00.
- Inclement Weather: While we will make our best efforts to reschedule sessions missed due to inclement weather when possible, no refunds or credits will be given in the event a make up game can not be provided.
winter session
This program is ideal for returning players who wish to enhance their skills, and for players who are new to the sport and would like to learn and gain more experience on the field. The Winter Session of SDP is available for ages U7 (2017) – U13 (2011).
Throughout this program, each session will focus on the development of individual skills (ex. footwork, passing, shooting) as players work through a curriculum developed by OSC’s Technical Staff. Each session will end with a short small-sided scrimmage within the player’s designated group. Please note that SDP is not administered in a team/game setting.
| Age Group | Born In | Reg Fee | Winter session time |
|---|---|---|---|
| U7-U13 | 2017-2011 | $375 | FRI - 5:30PM, 6:30PM, 7:30PM |
| U7-U13 | 2017-2011 | $375 | SUN - 4:30PM, 5:30PM, 6:30PM |
*Please note that you can only select either a Friday or Sunday session, not a time for weekly sessions. The program time may vary per week, and can include any of the times listed above on your selected day.
Winter Season Length & Dates: 12 weeks
Friday: January 19th – April 19th
Exception Date(s): March 16th, March 29thSunday: January 21st – April 21st
Exception Date(s): March 10th, March 31st- Location: Oakville Soccer Club – Pine Glen Indoor Soccer Center – 1520 Pine Glen Rd., Oakville
- Players per group: 10
- Coach structure: SDP Staff coach will run the sessions
- Parent involvement: No parent involvement is required in SDP.
- Session Length: 55-minute sessions
- Session Format: Gender specific groups (i.e. girls will play with girls, boys will play with boys); Game, Activity, Game structure.
- Equipment Included: Jersey.
- Equipment Required: Shin pads are mandatory, shorts and socks are required, either running shoes or soccer cleats may be worn. Player must bring their own balls, size 3 for U7-U9, size 4 for U10-U13.
- Refund Deadline: Refunds will not be issued for the 2024 Winter Skill Development Program after January 5th, 2024.
Please click here to view OSC’s Refund Policy.
- Friend Requests: Friend requests are not available for the Skill Development Program.
- Out of Town Fee: Please be advised that all registrants that reside outside of the town of Oakville will be required to pay an out-of-town residency fee of $10.00.
- Inclement Weather: While we will make our best efforts to reschedule sessions missed due to inclement weather when possible, no refunds or credits will be given in the event a make up game can not be provided.
House League Soccer
OSC strongly encourages players registering for the Skill Development Program (SDP) to also enroll in OSC’s Youth House League Program.
The Youth House League Program provides a team environment where players will get to participate in a full game session with their team for the entirety of the season.
This weekly game will also provide the opportunity for SDP players to put their newfound skills into action each week throughout the summer, leading to increased retention and development.
To learn more about the House League Program, including the days of play, please click here.