Players at this age are starting their "careers" in soccer and need to develop their basic skills appropriately (including technical, physical and social skills). The weekly 1-hour sessions consist of various skills exercises as well as small games on a rotational basis. Players are grouped by age and gender and will get exposure to multiple coaches and facets of the game.

Sessions are run by our most talented senior youth players, who are beginning their coaching journey at the club. The coaches are trained through Canada Soccer, and guided/supervised by our Academy staff coaches. If you are interested in helping as a coach, click here to visit our Careers and Coaching page.

At Atlético Ottawa Juniors, we place an enormous emphasis on teaching and inspiring the youngest players of the club. Recognized as a National-level club by Canada Soccer, AOJ takes pride in developing homegrown athletes from our community into top players. In recent years, this philosophy has helped us build one of the most respected clubs in the province and country. Countless past players have grown through the Skills Centre programs into our Academy, ultimately becoming some of the best players in the province and country.

Staff Coach: Logan Richardson

Having grown up playing at the club his entire youth career, Logan has transitioned into a substantial coaching role at AOJ, plying his trade in a wide array of programs. Even at a young age, Logan's leadership qualities are apparent and he leads by example as a player and as a coach. He is continuing his coaching journey throughout university and is taking on more and more responsibilities at the club, including leadership roles in the Grassroots and Pre-Competitive programs.

Registration, PowerUp or payment questions: admin@aojuniors.com

Learn more about our club staff by visiting our Staff page.

A training shirt will be handed out during the first month of sessions - more details to be shared when confirmed.

Players are required to wear the uniform given by the club, along with protective shin guards and shoes (which can be bought at any sports store) at all sessions. Soccer cleats are allowed and recommended for all age groups, but not officially necessary.

Atlético Ottawa Juniors programs will be taking a summer break during which programs will not run, unless otherwise stated. This season's break will take place between Monday July 20 and Sunday August 2, 2026. Activities will be resuming as scheduled on the week of Monday, August 3, 2026.

Applicable registration fees

• Program fee: $220
  • Players must be registered for the Grassroots Base Program.

Withdrawals: visit our Refunds & Withdrawals page to request a credit or refund. All refunds are subject to the Refund Policy. Only approved requests will be processed.