U8‑U13 Development
overview
Toronto High Park FC’s U8-U13 Development Program is a year long program that offers young players the opportunity to represent THPFC in competitive play against other clubs throughout the year.
The primary focus of this program is to develop young players in a fun, learning environment. This year-long program follows the guidelines put in place by Canada Soccer & Ontario Soccer’s Long-Term Player Development (LTPD) Model.
At these ages, LTPD focuses on individual player development across four key competencies – technical, physical, tactical, and socio-psychological. At the grassroots level, the emphasis remains on developing technical skills, a basic tactical understanding of the game and physical literacy.
This program leads into our competitive program at U14, so commitment to the program is important. If your child expresses a keen interest in soccer and has shown good skills or general athletic ability, then this program is worth considering.
Registration
At THPFC, we operate a one-year registration model, which means that when players are registered, their spot in the competitive program is secured for the entire year, from the start of the season until its conclusion.
THPFC however does retain the right, in exceptional circumstances, to discuss a player’s position within the program, should this level of competition be negatively affecting their individual development and enjoyment of the game. In this scenario a conversation with the players parents/guardians and the player will be facilitated to ensure an agreed outcome with the players best interests at the heart of the decision.
Our yearly registration model begins in the winter (indoor) season and continues into the summer (outdoor). We offer three types of registration:
- Training & Games (Winter & Summer)
- Training (Winter) & Training & Games (Summer)
- Training Only (Year-Round)
This approach allows for stability and consistency within the team structure, ensuring that players are committed to their teams for a full season. As a result, once team placements are finalized, players will remain on the same team throughout the year without the need for mid-year tryouts or adjustments. This helps our coaches plan and develop their teams effectively, fostering a cohesive environment for growth and development
GAME FORMATS:
- U8 & U9 – 5V5
- U10 & U11- 7V7
- U12 & U13- 9v9
Player Movement
Toronto High Park FC (THPFC) retains the final authority on all player movement. All decisions will always be made in the best interests of the player and their long-term development.
- Player movement will occur only once per season, unless there are exceptional circumstances.
- Movements will typically be either up or down within the player pathway. Transfers between two teams competing at the same tier will be avoided; if such movement occurs, it will be considered an exceptional circumstance.
- The preferred timing for player movement will be between the summer and winter seasons (Sept/Oct), to ensure stability for both players and teams.
- Between the winter and summer seasons (Sept/Oct), players may be moved between teams on the same tier to help rebalance the playing squads.
- All movement decisions will be supported by the Player Assessment Tool, which will be used to guide and document their progress throughout their time at THPFC.
Tryouts
Should you be interested in trying out for our Development Program, please complete our Tryout Interest Form which you can find here on our Website.
Program Outline
Program Fees & Schedule
Looking For More?
Please visit our HP Skills Centre and HP Academy for more information.
For Boys teams please contact victor.lima@thpfc.ca
For Girls teams Please contact nichole.arayalentz@thpfc.ca