Toronto FC is seeking players born in 1992, 1993, 1994 and 1995 for the Junior Academy Program. The trials are open to all players; however players must have a Recommendation Form completed by their Club Coach and Club Technical Director to participate.
To access the Recommendation Form, click here.
Send the recommendation form by fax to 416-815-5452 or by email to academy@torontofc.ca
All sessions are closed door to everyone except the players participating.
TYPE OF PLAYER:
Toronto FC Academy Program takes pride in developing players, however when players attend trials they must first show immediate signs of hard work, discipline, good character and positive attitude towards the game, the staff and their colleagues. We are looking for players who have a specific strength whether is be good vision, good technique, good skill, good pace, good 1v1 play and Coachability that is supported by other positive abilities.
DURATION OF TRIAL:
Phase One of the trials begin November 2009 and end Mid-December 2009.
Phase Two of the trials begin Mid-February 2009 and end March 2009
Phase Three of the trials begin April 2009 and end Mid-May 2009
All trials are at least 2 weeks in length (which is approximately 10 sessions), unless the coaches decide otherwise.
RELEASE FROM TRIAL:
Following the trial period each player will receive a one page player assessment based on their time here at the TFC Academy Trials.
SIGN WITH THE ACADEMY:
In the event a player is asked to sign with the Academy, they must consider the fact that they will be asked to switch schools and train daily from 2:00-5:00pm at BMO Field. This would begin the following September 2010. Training also begins daily following exams in June 2010 at BMO Field. There are no vacations unless time is given off by the Academy Staff - this is fulltime football
PROGRAM FOCUS:
Producing players for our first team
