Est. 1962  |  40 ON Cup Championships  |  13 National Champions  |  150+ Soccer Scholarships  |  Complete Player Pathway  |  National Youth License

Launched in 2014 with the 2001 age group, the Ontario Player Development League (OPDL) is one of the province’s first standards-based, youth high performance leagues that combines top level competition with high performance training standards. This program is recommended for players that are serious about their technical and tactical development, while pursuing the collegiate scholarship pathway. OPDL is an innovative, exciting, youth high performance program and is an important component of the overall movement to adopt the core principles of Long Term Player Development (LTPD) across soccer at large in Ontario and Canada. 

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OPDL Coaches List 2023/24

Boys

Team Head Coach Assistant Coach
Boys U13 (2011) Arlind Ferhati Nordo Gooden
Boys U14 (2010) Julio Garcia Gianpiero Sansonetti
Boys U15 (2009) Joao Oliveira Gianpiero Sansonetti
Boys U16 (2008) Joao Oliveira Nordo Gooden
Boys U17 (2007) Alban Lika TBD

Girls

Team Head Coach(es)  
Girls U13 (2011) Chloe Schleichkorn  MP Schleichkorn
Girls U15 (2009) Martinho Kibato Francesca Cardwell
Girls U16 (2008) Richard Edwards Francesca Cardwell
Girls U17 (2007) Martinho Kibato Zoe Vulic
 

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Technology Partner – Beyond Pulse

Burlington Soccer Club is proud to announce their partnership with Beyond Pulse. Their data driven approach through their wearable technology is top of the line and at the forefront of a new age approach to better, more specific training.  From the youth to the pro’s, Beyond Pulse is implemented across the globe to ensure our athletes are getting the training, rest and recovery they need to put their best efforts on the pitch. Burlington Soccer will implement this technology through our High-performance programs (OPDL & League 1). 

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Sports Medicine Partner – Dynamic Health & Performance

Burlington Soccer Club is proud to announce their partnership with Dynamic Health and Performance. Their state-of-the-art rehabilitation facility, coupled with their integrative, active, and holistic approach to injury recovery and prevention, sets them apart. The team at Dynamic will work with our High Performance Teams (OPDL & League 1) to ensure they remain pitch ready throughout their outdoor season. With their countless years of experience treating athletes, we look forward to their comprehensive approach.

For more information on Dynamic Health & Performance, click here. 

To read the Press Release about the partnership, click here. 


Strength & Conditioning Partner – Limitless Training Systems

With a comprehensive and progressive program geared towards High Performance Athletes, Burlington Soccer Club is excited to announce Limitless Training Systems (LTS) as our S&C Partner. The team at LTS will be working in the Burlington Athletic Centre Strength & Conditioning space to serve our Bayhawks needs throughout the 2023/24 season. Their small-group sessions will allow LTS to better understand our Bayhawks needs and to ensure each individual athlete is receiving the attention they deserve to be their best on the pitch. 

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Analysis Partner – SciSports

As one of the fastest growing sports analysis companies in the world, Burlington Soccer Club is proud to announce this partnership as their first club in Canada. SciSports and this partnership will elevate our performance evaluation and analysis which will enhance game performance, athlete training and our holistic approach to soccer. 

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OPDL Resources

OPDL Program Outline – Click Here
OPDL Program Details – Click Here
OPDL Parent Handbook – Coming soon
OPDL Game Day Regulations – Click to Download
BSC Post-Secondary Pathway – Click Here
Battle of Halton Schedule – Click Here