PLAYER PATHWAY
At Roncesvalles Umoja FC, every player follows a clear development pathway designed to meet them at their current stage and prepare them for the next. From their first touches in Little Stars to competitive U14+ football, our player-centred approach develops technical ability, game understanding, confidence, discipline, and character.
OUR DEVELOPMENT MODEL
BUILT FOR THE LONG GAME
Every stage has a purpose. Players first build confidence and a love for the game, then progress through technical development, team play, and competitive football at a pace suited to their age and readiness.
Canada Soccer Standards
Ontario Soccer Standards
Player-Centred Coaching
THE JOURNEY
FOUR STAGES. ONE CLEAR PATHWAY
Ages 3-6 | BOYS & GIRLS
LITTLE STARS
First touch and movement
Fun, confidence and coordination
Introduction to soccer
01
Ages U6-U8 | BOYS & GIRLS
DEVELOPMENT
2 training sessions weekly
Technical foundations
No tryout required
02
U9-U13 | BOYS & GIRLS
REP TEAMS
Up to 4 training sessions weekly
TOSL league play
SAQ and 7v7 - 9v9 game formats
Tryout required
03
U14-U16 | BOYS & GIRLS
COMPETITIVE
4 training sessions weekly
TOSL or I-Model league play
SAQ training and 11 game format
Tryout required
04
WHAT PLAYERS RECEIVE
DEVELOPMENT BEYOND THE SCORE
Training is designed to build complete players with the skills, awareness and character to thrive at the next level.
CONFIDENT ON THE BALL
Ball mastery, passing, receiving, finishing and movement developed through purposeful repetition.
01 / TECHNICAL
SMARTER DECISIONS
Tactical understanding and age-appropriate game formats help players see and solve the game.
02 / GAME IQ
READY TO COMPETE
Discipline, resilience, teamwork and confidence are developed alongside football ability.
03 / CHARACTER
FINDING THE RIGHT FIT
READY FOR REP
FOOTBAL?
Our assessment process helps place each player in the
environment where they can develop with confidence and
be appropriately challenged.
Choose the age group
Find the program that matches the player’s birth year.
Attend a tryout
Required for U9-U13 Rep and U14+ Competitive.
Receive your recommendation
Our coaching team confirms the most suitable next step.
