Skill Development

Skill Development

"During the game children are applying, not developing, their skill."

Whether you are new to soccer or have been playing at school or in a recreational program for a few years, WSA will help you develop or improve your game. This program is designed for players between ages 6-12 and focuses on technical skills - ball control, shielding, dribbling, passing, and shooting - and small sided tactical games.

For Summer programs, players are often divided into four or more age groups. In Fall/Winter programs, depending on the size of the gym and the group, players may train together. Sessions include a warm up, exercises with and without the ball, and small sided games.

This program helps prepare young recreational players for competitive soccer by building their confidence with the ball and improving their understanding of the tactical decisions of the game - all in a friendly, fun and safe environment.

2024 SEASON

For the 2024 season, U/6-7 boys and girls are born in 2018/2017; U/8-9 are born in 2016/2015; U/10 are born in 2014; and U/11 are born in 2013 and U/12 are born in 2012.

SPRING 2024

This program is for boys and girls Under (U) 6, 7, 8 and 9 and for boys U9/10 and U11/12. The spring program is five (5) weeks/sessions, and each session is between 75-90 minutes. Please contact academy director Zijo Nistovic (zijo.nistovic@gmail.com) for more information.

BARRHAVEN – HALF MOON BAY/STONEBRIDGE U/6 to U/10 boys only
Day: Sundays, starting May 12
Location: Field to be confirmed
Time: 9:30am

BARRHAVEN – HALF MOON BAY/STONEBRIDGE U/6 to U/10 boys only
Day: Thursdays, starting May 16
Location: Field to be confirmed
Time: 6:45pm

FINDLAY CREEK/GREELEY U/6 to U/10 boys only
Day: Fridays, starting May 17
Location: Diamond Jubilee ultimate field
Time: 6:45pm

KANATA SOUTH/STITTSVILLE U/6 to U/10 boys only
Day: Mondays, starting May 13
Location: Field to be confirmed
Time: 6:45pm

RIVERSIDE SOUTH U/6 to U/13 boys and U/6 to U/10 girls
Day: Wednesdays, starting May 15
Location: Claudette Cain south field
Time: 6:45pm

ORLEANS U/6 to U/10 boys only
Day: Saturdays, starting May 11
Location: Field to be confirmed in the Avalon area
Time: 11:00am

SUMMER 2024

This program is for boys and girls Under (U) 6, 7, 8 and 9, and for boys U9/10 and U11/12. The Summer program is eight (8) weeks/sessions, and each session is between 75-90 minutes. The program will conclude with season-end mini “tournament” on Saturday, August 10. Location to be confirmed. Please contact academy director Zijo Nistovic (zijo.nistovic@gmail.com) for more information.

ALTA VISTA/CANTERBURY
Day: Sundays, starting June 16
Location: Canterbury Park
Time: 5:00 pm

BARRHAVEN – HALF MOON BAY/STONEBRIDGE U/6 to U/10 boys only
Day: Sundays, starting June 16
Location: Field to be confirmed
Time: 9:30am

BARRHAVEN – HALF MOON BAY/STONEBRIDGE U/6 to U/10 boys only
Day: Thursdays, starting June 20
Location: Field to be confirmed
Time: 6:45pm

FINDLAY CREEK/GREELEY U/6 to U/10 boys only
Day: Fridays, starting June 21
Location: Diamond Jubilee ultimate field
Time: 6:45pm

KANATA SOUTH/STITTSVILLE U/6 to U/10 boys only
Day: Mondays, starting June 17
Location: Field to be confirmed in the Blackstone area
Time: 6:45pm

RIVERSIDE SOUTH U/6 to U/13 boys and U/6 to U/10 girls
Day: Wednesdays, starting June 19
Location: Claudette Cain south field
Time: 6:45pm

ORLEANS U/6 to U/10 boys only
Day: Saturdays, starting June 16
Location: Field to be confirmed in the Avalon area
Time: 11:00 am


What to wear
Running shoes (preferably cleats for outdoor), socks and shin pads. Players will receive an academy T-shirt.

Weather policy

Soccer is an all-weather game – rain or shine. However, sessions may be stopped or cancelled due to heavy rain, thunder or lightning. That decision will be made by the academy director or coaching staff just prior to or during the session. Only in rare circumstances will a notice be sent to parents well before the session. Playing conditions will be assessed at the field. Please do not call about possible weather cancellations. To make up for a lost session, time may be added to the remaining sessions but unfortunately we will not be able to add a make-up session.