Welcome to the 2009/10 Ottawa Fury School of Excellence!!!

First offered in the Fall and Winter of 2007, the Ottawa Fury Soccer Club School of Excellence is the newest component in the Fury's comprehensive Player Development Program. The School of Excellence caters to 8 to 13 year old players who want to develop their soccer skills at the key development ages under the stewardship of some of the region's top coaches. Please note that the program will NOT have a competitive team or league component - players in the School will remain with their club teams. 

Phase 2 Schedule

Nov. 8, 15, 22, 29; Dec. 6, 13;
Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31; Feb. 7, 21, 28; Mar. 7 and 28

Algonquin College Dome - MAP
Field Map - Click Here

School of Excellence West Coordinator - Steve Spence

Louis Riel Dome - MAP
Field Map - Click Here

School of Excellence East Coordinator - Christian Hoefler

For further information, questions or concerns please contact Graeme Ivory.
Office: 613.235.3879
Email: graeme.ivory@gmail.com

Why a School of Excellence for 8-13 year olds?                            

Between the ages of 8 to 10, soccer should be a time for developing an individual relationship with the ball. Whilst many young players will be involved in soccer as a team sport at these age groups it is generally believed that the most important aspect of their soccer development is to encourage them to be creative and to increase their level of confidence and comfort with the ball. 11 to 13 year olds must continue to develop their individual ball control but also start to learn to evaluate and take responsibility for individual and small group decisions on the field.  The  School program is designed to complement club programs and to offer a program geared to the most promising young soccer players in Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec. 

Why join the Ottawa Fury School of Excellence?                          

To learn more about the Ottawa Fury, its programs and player-centric philosophy, please go to About The Fury To see how the various Fury programs fit together and form a comprehensive player development path see Player Development Path and to view the profiles of the Fury administration and coaching staff visit Fury Staff . 

The main goal of the program and it's staff is to teach the technical skill requirements of the game.  There will be a large "touch on the ball" focus!  Gone are the days of players standing in line watching one player with one ball....this program will be ball focussed and include training sessions touching on all the individual skills required to play the game at the highest level.

2009-10 Program Dates and Structure:                                         

The 2009-10 School of Excellence will operate from Late Summer to Spring! The program is comprised of two phases.  Phase 1 is a FREE 5 week outdoor program on a turf field (cleats are allowed) while Phase 2 is an indoor program, consisting of 15 weekly sessions.  Overall, the School of Excellence program will comprise 20 skill development sessions.  Players attending all sessions with commitment and focus will see very noticeable improvement in their skills, comfort with the ball, and knowledge of technical components of the game.

The sessions will be tiered to allow players of similar ability and skill levels to be grouped together.

Phase 1 (Fall) - 5 FREE Weeks - Now COMPLETE! Thanks to all who participated!

• At Algonquin College Soccer Complex - August 30, September 6, 13, 20, 27
• There is NO cost for Phase 1 (5 Weeks FREE)
• Players will be grouped based on their age and/or ability
• Note: Phase 1 is not open to existing Fury team players
• Fury training shirts will be available for sale on the first day of phase 1 ($20)
  
• In 2008 PHASE 1 OF THE PROGRAM WAS SOLD OUT!

• 15 sessions in duration - Indoors - Cost: $280
  
• Locations: Algonquin College Soccer Complex (West) and Louis-Riel (East)
• November through December, and January through March
• Players will be grouped based on their age and/or ability
• Phase 1 is not a pre-requisite for Phase 2
• Algonquin College (West) runs on Sunday's from 1-3pm
  
• Louis Riel (East) runs on Sunday's from 4-5pm
• Goalkeeper Clinics will ONLY run at the Algonquin College (West) Location
• Phase 2 Dates: Nov. 8, 15, 22, 29; Dec 6, 13; January 10, 17, 24, 31; February 7, 21 and 28; March 7 and 28
• Phase 2 respects School holidays of Christmas, New Year's, Family Day and March Break.

PHASE 2 SCHEDULE - CLICK HERE

What is the commitment level and required standards for entry?

With any high level program, there will be expectations.  Our expectation from a participating player is that they will attend with the dedication and commitment required to raise their skills and overall level of play.  This program is not aimed at beginners or house level players.  The normal entry requirement for Ontario players is to be playing:

•  U10 - ERSL Premier Divisions
•  U11 - ERSL Premier Divisions
•  U12 - ERSL Regional/Premier Divisions
•  U13 - ERSL Regional/Premier Divisions

Quebec-based players should apply similar standards.

The Coaches                                                                                    

With provincial and national coaching licences, great reputations and proven success, the School staff are at the top of their game to take you to the top of yours!  The school staff will be directed by Frank Lofranco, the club's AcademyDirector. The 2009-10 Staff included:

• Jimmy Zito (2010 Fury U17 Girls & Women's Reserve Head Coach)
• Kwesi Loney (2010 Fury U17 Boys Head Coach)
• Andrew Gilchrist (2010 Fury U12 Girls Head Coach)
• Christian Hoefler (2010 Fury U13 Boys Head Coach)
  
• Janek Panesh (2010 Fury U14 Girls Head Coach)
• David Bellemare (Fury Goalkeeper Coach)
• Justin Dasah (Fury PDL Player)
• Jarrod Beattie (2009 Fury U14 Girls Head Coach)
• Gillian Baggott (2009 Fury U16 Girls Assistant Coach & W-League Player)
• Matt Lemieux (2010 Fury U13 Girls Assistant Coach)
• Steve Bencsics (Ottawa St. Anthony's Italia U16 Coach)