University of Toronto Athletics

Updated: August 2025

All selection decisions will be made based on the needs of the team, which include but are not limited to: positional needs, team direction, short and long term team requirements.
 
1^st and 2^nd year players with more time for development will be considered in comparison to more senior players at the same technical/tactical level. 
 
Selection Criteria:
 
1. Tactical and decision-making - positional sense, movement off the ball, attacking and defending in small groups, understanding of roles and responsibilities in and out of possession 
 
2. Technical Ability – dribbling, ball control, passing, shooting, heading, 1 vs 1 situations, crossing and finishing, attacking/defending  
 
3. Physical Qualities – Endurance, speed, quickness, agility, strength
 
 4. Work ethic – maximum effort given in training, meets the desired intensity level, goes beyond what is required  
 
5. Attitude – positive interaction with teammates, shows commitment, respectful  
 
6. Coachable – Positive interactions with coaching staff, receptive to feedback, player is able to carry out a game plan, is willing to learn  
 
Consideration is given to players who compete in a competitive league during the summer months i.e - League1 Ontario (Premier, U19, U21) /Ontario Soccer League League (U21)/Ontario Youth Soccer League/Academy Leagues or equivalent levels of play outside of Ontario. 
 
Student-athletes selected for the team must attend all training, matches and team events for both the Fall and Winter Term and the summer off-season unless otherwise specified by the Head Coach. 
 
Players who remain in the GTA in the spring and summer must play for the U of T Affiliate League1/League1 Reserve team unless a previous agreement has been made with the Head Coach
 
Team selection will be made by end of the day on Tuesday, August 26, 2025.