Come play, learn, and build a love for soccer!
Join coaches Kevin Zhuang, Andre Guo, Daniel Lu, and Eric Wang for a welcoming summer soccer program in Ottawa. Kevin is Captain of the Nepean Hotspurs BU17 Red Team. Andre Guo brings strong OPDL competitive experience and a youth coaching background. Beginners, recreational players, and kids who simply want to try soccer are all encouraged to join.
No competitive experience is required. Limited spaces available — register today!
Coach Team
Coach Profile
- Captain of the Nepean Hotspurs BU17 Red Team
- Nepean Hotspurs Player of the Year 2024, Youth Competitive Soccer
- Over 10 years of experience playing in Youth Competitive Soccer Programs
- Certified Ontario Soccer Grade 6 Referee
Coaching Focus
Coach Kevin is passionate about helping young kids train their soccer skills, build confidence, learn the fundamentals, and experience the joy soccer brings on the field. The program welcomes recreational and beginner players, and also supports students who may want to grow into more competitive soccer later.
There will be 4 coaches on site: Kevin Zhuang, Andre Guo, Daniel Lu, and Eric Wang. All coaches are young soccer players with many years of competitive soccer experience.
Coach Profile
- 2024 and 2025 back-to-back OPDL Provincial Champion
- 2009 OSU OPDL team player for 4 years
- OSU certified youth soccer coach
Competitive Experience
Coach Andre brings strong OPDL experience and a youth coaching background to the summer soccer program. He helps young players build fundamentals, confidence, and game awareness through clear instruction and fun training activities.
Coach Profile
- OSU (Ottawa South United Soccer) White Team player, with 2 regional league titles and 8 cup championships
- Began soccer training at age 6 and joined OSU at age 10, building a strong foundation through years of club development
- Holds an official OSU youth soccer coaching certificate
- Experienced in coaching children ages 6-10 and skilled at communicating with young players
Coaching Philosophy
Daniel promotes a “joyful soccer” philosophy. Through structured and engaging training methods, he aims to inspire a genuine passion for soccer that helps children stay committed over the long term.
He emphasizes teaching players how to read the game, helping them become thoughtful players with strong soccer intelligence.
Program Details
Age Groups
Group 1: Ages 6-8
Group 2: Ages 9-12
Schedule
Every Wednesday & Sunday
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Dates
July 8 - August 19, 2026
12 training sessions total
Fee
To cover equipment and field costs
Registration fee waivers may be available for low-income families.
All coaching and training instruction is FREE.
Weekly Training Schedule
- Week 1 Introduction and skill assessment
- Week 2 Passing and 1v1s
- Week 3 Turning, passing, 1v1s, 2v1s, and 2v2s
- Week 4 Dribbling and defending
- Week 5 Ball mastery
- Week 6 Tournament games and potluck
Training Activity Updates
A Breezy Evening and a Great Game
The temperature was a comfortable 24°C—perfect for outdoor activity. Although it was a little windy, the breeze kept the mosquitoes away and helped everyone enjoy the evening. A total of 25 children attended, and four coaches led them through warm-ups, passing drills, and two-on-two scrimmages.
The session ended with an exciting full match: all four coaches played against all the children. Both sides ran, passed, and worked together with tremendous energy, finishing in a 3–3 draw. The field was filled with laughter, teamwork, and another wonderful evening of soccer!
A special thank you to Sheryl, Yuzhu, and Jiang for providing ice cream, chips, and Freezies for everyone!
Sunshine, Soccer, and Smiles All Around
A total of 24 children joined us for the third day of soccer activities. After warming up, the players divided into four groups for passing and one-on-one drills led by the coaches. They then formed two groups for small-sided matches under the coaches' guidance. Everyone ran, learned, and enjoyed a lively evening filled with energy and laughter.
The weather was beautiful. Away from video games, the soccer field became a wonderful playground for everyone. The kids were happy, the parents were happy, and the coaches were happy—we all had a fantastic and memorable day. What a day!
A special thank you to 小妮子 (custom and retail cycling apparel), Ryan, and 小白 for providing ice cream for everyone!
A Fun Start in the Sunshine
We had beautiful weather for our first soccer activity, with 16 children joining us on the field. Guided by the coaches, the children completed warm-ups, a basic skill assessment, and fun drills before playing games and small-sided matches. Everyone ran, learned, and laughed their way through a lively evening. At the end of the activity, the children cooled down together with refreshing popsicles, making for a perfect finish to a wonderful first day.
As the program continues, we will add more photos and highlights from each training day here.
What You'll Learn
- Basic soccer fundamentals through fun drills and games
- Passing, dribbling, shooting, and teamwork
- Confidence, coordination, and comfort with the ball
- Simple game awareness and decision-making
- Introduction to soccer refereeing and the Laws of the Game
- Sportsmanship, friendship, and outdoor fun
Why Join?
- Fun and friendly environment
- Beginners and recreational players are welcome
- Learn from an experienced player and referee
- Build a love for soccer without pressure
- Build perseverance and resilience through soccer
- Meet new friends
- Enjoy the summer outdoors
- Reduce indoor screen time