Directors Corner - Ontario Soccer Weekly

Episode 7 - April 21, 2025 - Summer Season Kickoff Time!

This episode examines the latest news across the Ontario soccer landscape, tools to improve productivity and upcoming events to keep on your radar.

Episode 6 - March 17, 2025

This episode covers news from across Ontario including two major announcements, marketing and communications tools to boast productivity, current job openings in Ontario and upcoming showcase events over the next 3 months.

Episode 5 - March 3, 2025 - Ontario Soccer Insights, Tools to Improve Productivity, Event Updates and Exclusive Offers

This episode examines MySoccer's role in Ontario's digital transformation and its benefits for stakeholders, families, and grassroots operations. Highlights include leadership strategies shared at the 2025 Ontario Soccer Summit and programs like Girls Play ON! promoting inclusion and diversity. Discover how Ontario Soccer is advancing communication, innovation, and representation across the sport.

Episode 4 - Feb 12, 2025 - Weekly Updates, New Workplace Tools and Grant Options

This episode covers key updates from Canada Soccer and Ontario Soccer, including board nominations and hall of fame recognitions for Richie Laryea and Sophie Schmidt. We also recap the Ontario Indoor Cup U18 results and celebrate youth talent. Plus, we look ahead to the Ontario Soccer Summit 2025, featuring Jesse Marsch and Casey Stoney on soccer's future and valuable workshops for fostering skills and community impact.

Episode 3 - Feb 3, 2025 This week in Ontario Soccer

This episode discusses Casey Stoney's appointment as Head Coach of Canada's Women’s National Team and Alexandre Da Rocha’s initiatives in futsal. We also highlight Ontario Soccer's inaugural Futsal Certificate course, referee recognitions, the 2025 Ontario Indoor Cup, and the Canadian Premier League’s expansion and financial strategies shaping grassroots soccer.

Week 2 - Announcements, New Tech and Grant options

Casey Stoney's appointment as Canada Women’s National Team Head Coach marks a shift in strategy with a focus on youth development. This episode also highlights advancements like the Futsal Coach Education Pathway, grassroots achievements through the National Youth Club Licensing Program, and the progressive work of Ontario’s Technical Directors in shaping player pathways. From coaching workshops by Jesse Marsch to outstanding match official recognitions, Canadian soccer is embracing leadership and innovation at all levels.

Week 1 - A New Year Has Started

This episode highlights the 2024 grassroots programs under Canada Soccer's National Youth Club Licensing Program and the Circle K Celebration Festival Grant, benefiting 90,000 community members. We examine the launch of the Futsal Coach Education Pathway and the Canada Soccer C Diploma course, as well as Jesse Marsch’s 2025 Ontario Soccer Summit sessions. Join us to celebrate initiatives like AFC Toronto’s roster boosts and Ontario Soccer's inclusivity campaigns. Ontario Soccer