Skill Centre Program
Skill Centre - Winter 2025/26 - Registration will open Sept. 9, 2025
Cost
U7/8/9 $435
U10/11 $485
About the Program
United DFC’s Skill Centre offers a fun, inclusive, and development-focused program for players in the U7 to U11 age groups. As part of our competitive development pathway, this program is ideal for players seeking a higher level of commitment and training than community soccer. The players participate in Nova Scotia Soccer League (NSSL) festival events throughout the winter months.
Skill Centre sessions follow the Canada Soccer Grassroots Standards and the Long-Term Player Development model, with coaching focused on building technical skills, game awareness, and a lifelong love for the sport.
Players train in a player-centered environment with trained coaches who use a fun, engaging approach to help each player reach their potential.
Ages groups:
U7/U8 (2019 & 2018)
U9 (2017)
U10 (2016)
U11 (2015)
Player Selection Policy
Skills Centers are open to all interested players until the program cap is reached. Brand-new players are encouraged to try a season in the community program before enrolling in the Skill Centre. In rare situations, coaches may recommend alternate pathways for players who may benefit in an alternate environment. United DFCs goal is to place players in the most developmentally appropriate environment.
Training & Games
2 sessions per week | 1 turf & 1 in gym | NSSL games every 2nd weekend
Game Days: TBD by NSSL
Key Dates
Tentative start date: Week of October 20th, 2025
Tentative end date: Week of March 9th, 2026
Christmas shutdown starting December 22nd
Program start up January 2nd, 2026
Coaches
United DFC uses a team approach to coaching which means that a team of great coaches work together under an experienced head coach’s guidance to provide players with the best experience possible.
Coaches follow a curriculum developed by the Canadian Soccer Association, Soccer NS, United DFC and the head coach.
All United DFC Coaches will be properly qualified and on-boarded in order to ensure that we as a club adhere to the standards & principles set by Soccer Nova Scotia & Canada Soccer.
