1. Seasons
2. Selection Criteria
3. Student-Athlete Advantages
1. Seasons:
The Varsity Blues men's soccer program features three seasons:
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a) Competitive Season (August 15 - November 15) |
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A typical week during the competitive season: |
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Monday |
Off |
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Tuesday |
Training: 8:30-10:30pm |
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Wednesday |
Training: 8:30-10:30pm |
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Thursday |
Training: 8:30-10:30pm |
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Friday |
Training: 12:00-1:00pm |
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Saturday |
Game: 3:15pm |
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Sunday |
Game: 3:15pm |
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b) Winter Season (January 5 - April 15) |
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A typical week during the winter season: |
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Monday |
Weightroom: 8:00-9:00pm |
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Tuesday |
Training: 4:30-6:00pm |
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Wednesday |
Training: 6:30-8:30pm |
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Thursday |
Weightroom & Futsal: 8:00-10:30pm |
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Friday |
Off |
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Saturday |
Off |
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Sunday |
Scrimmage: 3:15pm |
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c) Summer Season (May 4 - August 15) |
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Training on Wednesdays |
Players are expected to:
- Maintain fitness.
- Follow the summer fitness program.
- Train and play with a high-level club team. |
2. Selection Criteria
As a coaching staff, we look at the following when considering potential recruits for our program:
a) Technical ability
b) Physical qualities
c) Tactical awareness
d) Work ethic
e) Attitude
f) Coachability
Consideration is given to players who compete in a competitive league during summer months, such as:
- Canadian Soccer League
- Ontario Soccer League
- Ontario Youth Soccer League/Academy
3. Student-Athlete Advantages
As a student-athlete with the Varsity Blues soccer program, you will receive:
- Professional coaching
- World-class facilities
- All-expense paid trips across Ontario and Canada
- Team apparel (training sweater, full track suit, game day gear, winter jacket, rain jacket, back pack, boot discounts)
- Strength & conditioning
- Mental training
- Academic support
- Financial support
