About Us

Elite Soccer Development is the only sanctioned Soccer Academy representing the entire Niagara Region under Soccer Academy Alliance formed in 2005.

The objective of the Academy system is to develop world class soccer players in Canada on a continual and systematic basis by providing our young athlete's with best-in-class training | facilities | competition.

The ESD is currently the ONLY full service soccer training company providing year-round training programs for all levels of soccer play ranging from 4 to senior.

Inclusion & Opportunity:

At Elite Soccer Development we strive to offer children and youth from all economic, cultural and social backgrounds access to the ESD high performance soccer training programs. Through our sponsorship program we work towards player subsidy to accommodate all aspiring soccer enthusiast the opportunity to train like a pro.

Respect & Belonging:

We provide a safe, supportive and inspiring training environment where every young athlete is treated with respect and valued in an environment of inclusion and acceptance. The EDS coaches model honesty, fair play, positive attitude, cooperation and respect for self and others.

Empowerment:

At Elite Soccer Development we believe all young athletes can grow into responsible, contributing and self-reliant members of society and the professional sport of soccer. Young Soccer Athletes are at the centre of everything that we do. Through our professional development programs and/or academy we encourage and empower our soccer enthusiasts to develop a well-rounded healthy lifestyle, a life-long passion for the game of soccer, leadership and life skills, and of course a sense of social responsibility.

Our Vision:

Elite Soccer Development's vision is to be the leading Soccer Training Academy in Canada and recognized worldwide as one of the top academies for developing talent for international scouting purposes.

Our long term goal is to independently own & operate a full time training centre and develop a residency program for players ages U16-U18 whereby Elite's top talent will be fully sponsored. As with a proper training academy players will reside, be formally educated and professionally trained within the sport of soccer.