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.
For inquiries, please email customerservice@burlingtonsoccer.com or call us at 905-333-0777 to speak to our customer service representative.
OPDL Coaches List – 2024/25
Boys
| Team | Head Coach | Assistant Coach |
| Boys U13 (2012) | Alban Lika | Arlind Ferhati |
| Boys U14 (2011) | Arlind Ferhati | Alban Lika |
| Boys U15 (2010) | Joao Oliveira | TBA |
| Boys U16 (2009) | Alban Lika | TBA |
| Boys U17 (2008) | Joao Oliveira | Richard Edwards |
Girls
| Team | Head Coach | Assistant Coach |
| Girls U13 (2012) | MP Schleichkorn | Dakota Schleichkorn |
| Girls U14 (2011) | Richard Edwards | TBA |
| Girls U15 (2010) | Martinho Kibato | TBA |
| Girls U16 (2009) | Martinho Kibato | TBA |
| Girls U17 (2008) | Richard Edwards | Zoe Vulic |
*Female Program Coaches: Chloe Schleichkorn & Francesca Cardwell
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Interested in Becoming a Bayhawk
Are you interested in becoming a Bayhawk but missed our Trials? Do you have what it takes to take your game to the next level and participate in the highest-level of youth soccer in the Province? Make sure to reach out to our coaches (above) for an opportunity to attend a training sessions with us today.
*OPDL Trials run the month of October. Please make sure to check back to learn more.
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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