OPDL

Est. 1962 | 50 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.

For inquiries, please email customerservice@burlingtonsoccer.com or call us at 905-333-0777 to speak to our customer service representative.

OPDL Coaches List – 2025/26

OPDL Coaches – 2025/26

Boys –

Age Group	Head Coach	Head Coach Email	Assistant Coach
BU13 (2013)	Arlind Ferhati	aferhati@burlingtonsoccer.com	Mat Santos
BU14 (2012)	Alban Lika	alika@burlingtonsoccer.com	Julio Garcia*
BU15 (2011)	Arlind Ferhati	aferhati@burlingtonsoccer.com	Joao Oliveira
BU16 (2010)	Joao Oliveira	joliveira@burlingtonsoccer.com	Xavier Wright
BU17 (2009)	Julio Garcia	jgarcia@burlingtonsoccer.com	Gianluca Spadafora

Girls –

Age Group	Head Coach	Head Coach Email	Assistant Coach
GU13 (2013)	Braden Culver	bculver@burlingtonsoccer.com	Mackenzie Kieswetter
GU14 (2012)	MP Schleichkorn	mschleichkorn@burlingtonsoccer.com	Dakota Schleichkorn
GU15 (2011)	Alban Lika	alika@burlingtonsoccer.com	Krista Pantin
GU16 (2010)	Richard Edwards	redwards@burlingtonsoccer.com	Zoe Vulic & Francesca Cardwell
GU17 (2009)	Richard Edwards	redwards@burlingtonsoccer.com	Zoe Vulic & Francesca Cardwell

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Interested in Becoming a Bayhawk

BSC Trials are held in October each Season

Missed our OPDL Trials be interested in becoming a Bayhawk? The teams below are looking for ballers to join their programs. Contact the Coaches for an opportunity at a trial with the team.

GU13 (2013) – Contact Coach Braden here
Goalkeepers: GU14 – GU17; BU15 – Contact our Manager, Goalkeeping Mike Neptune here

SAT Partner – Best Ed Prep

Burlington Soccer Club is proud to announce their partnership with Best Ed(ucation) Prep. Their passion for soccer, education, and success drives them. As a former collegiate athlete at Penn State and present educator, they understand first-hand the challenges student-athletes can face through the recruitment process. Best Ed has provided countless student-athletes the support they needed to be successful at the post-secondary level. Whether it is SAT or ACT prep, tutoring, or simply lived-experience, Best Ed Prep is excited to bring their knowledge to our BSC athletes.

For more information on Best Ed Prep, click here.

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

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 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.

For more information on LTS, click here.

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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To read the press release, click here.

Sport Culture Partner – Dare to Care

Since 1999, Dare to Care has been delivering progressive and informative workshops to both schools and sports organizations alike around bullying, culture, and inclusion. Through their “Tackle Bullying” Program, Burlington Soccer Club looks to utilize their expertise to create a safer, more inclusive sport culture for our teams that will only enhance their performance on (and off) the pitch.