MHUSC PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
MHUSC believes in creating a positive first experience for every young player.
Our U8–U12 Academy provides boys and girls with a positive and dynamic
learning environment focused on long-term development.
Players develop through an age-appropriate approach that balances the
technical, physical, social and psychological areas of the game. The player
remains at the centre of the development process while building the
fundamentals appropriate to their current age and stage.
Our curriculum follows Long Term Player Development principles and the
Ontario Soccer Player Development Model, creating environments where players
develop fundamental skills through training, activities and play.
MHUSC also recognizes the importance of multi-sport participation during the
grassroots years. We work with families throughout the season to help players
balance soccer with other sports and activities while continuing their
technical development.
BUILDING THE COMPLETE PLAYER
Developing touch, control and confidence on the ball.
Building support, timing, movement and teamwork.
Learning to scan, make decisions and play with purpose.
Technical, physical, social and psychological development.
2026 / 2027 PROGRAMS
Academy programming develops progressively as players move through each age
group. Review the key program details below and select the Program Outline
for complete information on training, competition, fees and delivery.
Outdoor Festival Loop • 2 games per weekend
No standings
+ 1 optional gym session per week
Outdoor league hosted by Hamilton Soccer
No standings
Complete U10 Academy program details will be available shortly.
PROGRAM OUTLINE COMING SOON
+ 1 × 90-minute gym session per week
Bi-weekly indoor • Weekly outdoor
+ optional gym sessions
Bi-weekly indoor • Weekly outdoor
Academy programming uses Redeemer University Indoor Dome,
Macassa Park, Hamilton school gymnasiums and additional
outdoor grass and turf facilities.
Gym environments support futsal and technical development
throughout the indoor season.
Academy uniforms are purchased separately from registration.
Families should allow approximately $350
for the Adidas kit.
The kit includes a red home kit, white away kit, training kit,
tracksuit and bag. Returning members may reuse their previous
season’s kit.
A training ball is optional.
HAMILTON’S FULL PLAYER PATHWAY
Academy provides the technical foundation and confidence players need
as they continue their development within the Mount Hamilton United
Player Pathway.
MHUSC Academy operates within Ontario Soccer and Canada Soccer standards,
including applicable insurance, Canada Soccer National Club Licensing,
Player, Coach and Parent Codes of Conduct, Safe Sport training and
education, MHUSC policies and Hamilton Soccer operational rules.
