competitive program
high performance
The most complete player development program in the GTA.
program overview
complete.
Technical.
tactical.
A full-day program combining academic education with futsal and soccer training.
In collaboration with the Toronto District School Board, with additional options available through the Region of Peel District School Board, student-athletes take part in a structured full-day program. Players attend school for half the day and train with FC Toronto for the other half.
The academic component follows the Ontario Curriculum and is delivered in a focused half-day format. This structure allows student-athletes to balance their academic responsibilities while maintaining a high level of training and development.
The program is built on a seamless approach that supports academic growth, athletic development, character building, and social responsibility — preparing players for success both in sport and beyond.
the hp objectives and mission
Competition
To create a competitive environment where players can showcase their abilities, strive for excellence, and continue to grow as both athletes and individuals.
Player Development
To develop players to their full potential while maintaining their passion for the game through consistent, high-quality training.
Professional Experience
To provide a structured environment where players learn to train, compete, and conduct themselves with professionalism, respect, and accountability.
program curriculum
The five-day training program comprises soccer and futsal training, as well as classroom sessions that focus on all aspects of sport and the sporting industry. The curriculum also includes activities that emphasize the mental and physical well being and understanding of our athletes.
The program operates out of the Etobicoke Olympium and Centennial Park with a daily schedule as outlined (subject to change):
Monday – In-class session and soccer / futsal training.
Tuesday – In-class session, strength & conditioning with Competitive Edge and 3 v3 games.
Wednesday – In-class documentaries, swimming, yoga with Power Yoga Canada (indoor season) and field trip day.
Thursday – In-class session and soccer / futsal training.
Friday – In-class session and “Friday Games” tournament.
4 DEVELOPMENT COMPONENTS
Psychological
Focuses on the enhancement of the player’s confidence, commitment, and mental resilience through structured coaching and consistent development.
Technical
Emphasizes improving core technical skills including distribution, dribbling, first touch, and 1v1 attacking and defending.
Sociological
Supports the development of leadership, responsibility, and communication, both on and off the field, within a team environment.
Physiological
Enhances athletic performance through strength, speed, agility, and movement training, guided by professional coaching.
training structure
Led by Coaches Hugo Rodrigues and Brandon Simoes, athletes train in a high-performance environment combining soccer, futsal, and complementary training methods.
Players train for 2.5 hours per day, five times per week, taking part in structured sessions that include technical drills, game play, and supporting activities such as strength and conditioning, swimming, and yoga.
This 12.5 hour weekly training schedule is nearly three times the volume offered by most traditional programs, which typically provide 4.5 hours per week.
The extended format allows for more focused, intense, and detailed training sessions that cannot be replicated in shorter evening environments. Players benefit from smaller training groups, creating a more personal setting with increased attention from certified coaches.
To support overall development, players in the High Performance Program are periodically excused from evening team sessions, helping manage both physical workload and academic responsibilities.
training is broken into two segments
FUTSAL AND SOCCER
FITNESS AND HEALTH
in-class education
The in-class component of the FC Toronto HP program expands the student-athlete’s understanding of the game, both on the field and within the broader sport industry.
Players take part in research and public speaking projects, along with group-based sessions designed to build teamwork, communication, and responsibility.
Field trips are incorporated into the curriculum, providing unique opportunities to learn beyond the classroom and training environment.
The program ultimately focuses on developing well-rounded individuals, emphasizing leadership, self-motivation, organization, and time management.
Classroom sessions are structured across three key areas
Understanding the Game
- Tactics and strategies
- Video analysis of training and matches
- Understanding rules and game nuances
Sports Science
- Nutrition
- Mental coaching
- Injury prevention and management
- First aid
- Basic anatomy
Sports Education
- Sports marketing and advertising
- Player promotion
- Public speaking and media training
- Sport industry research projects