REGISTER FOR OUR UPCOMING 2025/2026 ACADEMY SEASON!
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Boys:
- U8/U9 (2018/2017 BORN)
- U10 (2016 BORN)
- U11 (2015 BORN)
- U12 (2014 BORN)
- U13 (2013 BORN)
- U14 (2012 BORN)
- U15 (2011 BORN)
- U16 (2010 BORN)
- U17 (2009 BORN)
Girls:
- U8/U9/U10 (2018/2017/2016 BORN)
- U11/U12/U13 (2015/2014/2013 BORN)
- U14/U15 (2012/2011) BORN)
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DATES, LOCATION & TIMES FOR OPEN TRIALS:
Open Trials for our academy teams will take place the week of September 15th - September 19th (Monday - Friday):
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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH @ CENTENNIAL STADIUM (THE AUD)
5 PM - 6 PM - U8B/U9B
6 PM - 715 PM - U12B
715 PM - 830 PM - U14B & U15G
830 PM - 930 PM - U16B
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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16TH (TWO LOCATIONS)
GRAND RIVER COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE
5 PM - 615 PM - U11B & U8G/U9G/U10G
615 PM - 730 PM - U17B
EASTWOOD COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE
5 PM - 615 PM - U10B & U13B
615 PM - 730 PM - U15B
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH (TWO LOCATIONS)
GRAND RIVER COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE
5 PM - 615 PM - U8B/U9B
615 PM - 730 PM - U12B
EASTWOOD COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE
5 PM - 615 PM - U14B & U15G
615 PM - 730 PM - U16B
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH (CENTENNIAL STADIUM - THE AUD)
5 PM - 6 PM - U10B & U8G/U9G/U10G
6 PM - 715 PM - U11B & U13B
715 PM - 830 PM - U15B
830 PM - 930 PM - U17B
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH (CENTENNIAL STADIUM - THE AUD)
5 PM - 6 PM - U8B/U9B
6 PM - 7 PM - U11G, U12G, U13G
* ADDITIONAL TRIALS MAY BE POSTED FOR THIS DATE
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COST: $10 for two trials (please pay online on this page or E-TRANSFER $10 to finance@fftwdevelopment.com - include name and age group of player)
WHAT MAKES FFTW DIFFERENT?
Football for the World is an academy that welcomes everybody no matter where they come from, it's right in the name. Our focus is not only on creating better footballers, but also well rounded people.
All of our coaches are qualified through OSA/Canada coaching licenses/training and as an academy, we look to provide coaches who are non-parent coaches to provide the best training environments for all of our teams. We like to focus strictly on the football.
WHERE DO WE PLAY?
FFTW Academy is a registered club within the South-West Region Soccer Association under Ontario Soccer/ Canada Soccer.
In the Fall/Winter, we play in indoor leagues in the KW area and our competitive teams can play either locally or in the GTA.
In the summer, our teams participate in both the SWRSA & WRSL leagues depending on their age group and ability.
WHEN/WHERE DO WE TRAIN/PLAY MATCHES?
Our season operates from October 2025 to end of August 2026. Our grassroots teams train 2/3 times a week throughout the season and our youth competitive teams train 3 times a week.
We train locally in the KW regions at our own facility (The FFTW Hub), Bluechip Sports, Bechtel Park and Shark Sport Co.
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
Our Technical Director is Alikhan Popat. Known as 'Ali' or 'Coach Ali' on the field, he holds his National B License with Canada Soccer and currently holds a FA Level 2 license in the UK.
Ali has been coaching at an elite and competitive level for almost a decade starting with a stint with Arsenal Football Club in London, England working with their community department, soccer schools, and development programs. Originally from Kitchener, Ali decided to make the move back home after his experience traveling with Arsenal around the globe and started Football for the World.
If you are looking for an academy with both a fun and intense training environment to develop your child both as a footballer and also as a person, FFTW Academy is for you.
For any questions about our teams or tryouts, please get in touch with us via email at info@fftwdevelopment or via phone at 226-978-1793.
