The RUFC Open Development Academy is a one day a week (Friday) skill development program for U8-U18 players (2017-2007) and is aimed at bridging the gap between recreational and competitive soccer.

As a Canada Soccer Quality Soccer Provider, all programming aligns with the CSA Long Term Player Development (LTPD) model and players will be grouped with an emphasis on extending and supporting the player's stage of development. There will be an emphasis on individual and small group development, using deliberate practice to develop soccer and physical literacy skills. 

The Open Development Academy will be led by RUFC Technical Director, David Thorburn and U5-U12 LTPD Manager, Scott Guy.

Program Overview:

• Ball Mastery – Exercises where each player will work alone with a ball, High repetitions using parts of the body.
• Speed – Exercises and games that improve acceleration, running with and without the ball and changes of pace.
• Receiving and Passing – Exercises to improve a player’s first touch, so important at all levels and to encourage and teach accurate creative passing.
• Finishing – Exercises and games that teach technique and encourage instinctive play.
• Moves (1v1) – Exercises and games that teach game winning individual moves that can create space amongst the most packed of defenses.
• Group Attack – Exercises and games that improve small-group combination play with emphasis on fast break attacks.
• Tactical Awareness – through game literacy activities.

Days: Fridays
Time: 5:30-6:30pm
Location: Hugh Boyd Soccer Complex
Dates: September 6, 2024 to March 7, 2025
*please note there are no sessions on December 20, December 27, or January 3 
Fee: $375

Refunds subject to a $50 administration fee are provided up to September 5. No refunds are provided after September 5.

Questions? Please contact Tania at Taniaw@rufc.ca