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Birth years: 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008

Building advanced skills, tactical awareness, and competitive confidence

Who this program is for:

The U14–U18 program is designed for players who want to continue developing their soccer skills in a competitive team environment as the game transitions to full-field play. This program is a natural progression from U10–U13 for players who enjoy training regularly, competing, and being challenged while staying connected to the sport.

At this stage, players are refining their technical ability, building tactical awareness, and developing the discipline and mental resilience needed to perform in more demanding game environments.

The Player Experience:

The U14–U18 years focus on honing skills under a variety of competitive conditions in an 11v11 game format that mirrors adult play. Players are encouraged to take increasing ownership of their development while continuing to learn through training and match play.

Players will:

• Refine advanced technical skills, including passing, shooting, ball control, and position-specific techniques
• Develop tactical understanding related to team shape, game management, and decision-making
• Build discipline, mental toughness, and confidence in competitive situations
• Learn to prepare for training and games, including goal setting and coping with both success and challenge
• Strengthen teamwork, communication, and leadership on and off the field

Training remains aligned with Long-Term Player Development principles, balancing challenge, growth, and enjoyment of the game.

Assessments:

All U14–U21 players are required to participate in assessments. Assessments support balanced team formation and appropriate competitive environments.

👉 Click here to learn more about assessments.

The Program Structure:

The U14–U21 program offers a winter development program and a summer development program focused on training and skill development:

• In the summer, teams train twice per week and compete in one weekly league game
• In the winter, teams train twice per week in one dome session and one gym session
• Teams may also participate in exhibition games and tournaments, depending on the season
• Sessions and games are 90 minutes in length.
• Teams are led by Certified Head Coaches and oversight is provided by a Provincial or National–certified Assistant Technical Director.

League play:

During the summer season, U14–U18 teams compete in weekly league play through the Eastern Ontario District Soccer Association (EODSA). U21 teams play in the Ottawa Carleton Soccer League (OCSL). Games are played in a full-field 11v11 format,.

Details:

• Summer Season 2026 runs for 19 weeks from April 20th - September 7th with a two week break the weeks of July 20th and 27th. Click here to view this season's schedule.
• Program fees for the summer session 2026 are $945, which includes two training sessions per week, team coaches, and technical oversight. Financial assistance is available to those who need it - click here to find out more.
• Team fees are charged in addition to club registration and may cover equipment, tournaments, and festival registration. Players must also purchase a Hornets game uniform kit (game jersey, training jersey, shorts, and socks)
• Players provide mandatory equipment including shin guards, cleats, and a size 5 soccer ball

Questions? Contact us here.