Our Competitive stream is for players moving up through our player pathway, and looking to train more often and compete amongst clubs in the district and region. As compared to our open programs, the competitive program provides an increased focus on player and leadership development, both of which are central to the club's player development philosophy.
Players who are accepted into the program will take part in a year round program including the Summer Outdoor season & Fall/Winter Season.
Teams train 2-3x/week and play games in a indoor league (PHSA, MYSL or DLeague)
Game Format (incl. GK):
U8 & U9 5v5
Teams participate in festival format tournaments and can include travel.
Training Program will include focus on core fundamentals, individual skill development, positional awareness and execution.
Players who are accepted into the program will take part in a year round program including the Summer Outdoor season & Fall/Winter Season.
Teams train 2-3x/week and play games in a indoor league (PHSA, MYSL or DLeague)
Game Format (incl. GK):
U10 & U11 7v7
Teams participate in festival format tournaments and can include travel.
Training Program will include focus on core fundamentals, individual skill development, positional awareness and execution. The focus is expanded to include conditioning with attention to speed, agility and explosiveness .
Coach led video Game analysis is also introduced at U11 with players.
Players who are accepted into the program will take part in a year round program including the Summer Outdoor season & Fall/Winter Season.
Teams train 2-3x/week and play games in a indoor league (PHSA, MYSL or DLeague)
Game Format (incl. GK):
U12 9v9
Teams participate in festival format tournaments and can include travel.
Training Program will include focus on core fundamentals, individual skill development, positional awareness and execution. The focus is expanded to include conditioning with attention to speed, agility and explosiveness .
VEO Game Analytics and Analysis are incorporated into the program to improve game awareness,

Competitive Teams, U13+ are highly skilled competitive players who love to train and compete. Our program is comprehensive and approaches a players development physically and mentally. In addition to functional individual skill, position awareness, formation strategies, we incorporate strength and conditioning initiatives. This helps players reduce the risk of injury whilst building a healthy body that is prepared for extensive training and competition. Other features: Video Game Analysis Included GK Training Teams train 2-3x/week and play games in a indoor league (PHSA, MYSL or DLeague) as well as local & Travel tournaments.

Croatia Norval has a rich history of developing female and male goalkeepers at the grassroots, iModel, and Secondary (OFSAA) levels in the GTA. We also focus on the success of post-secondary players, goalkeepers currently coaching or competing at the OCAA, OUA, semi-professional, and professional levels.
The Croatia Norval goalkeeper training environment is safe, fun and focuses on the technical, physical, emotional, and psychological development of our youth.
In addition to playing US Collegiate Soccer, our staff coach has an Ontario Soccer Goalplayer Diploma, Soccer For Life coaching certificate & all essential coaching Canada approvals.
We have completed over 150 Goalkeeper training sessions & goalkeeper assessments since June 1, 2025.
Ages for training:
U8-U10 / U11-13 / U14-U18
If you're interested in joining one of our competitive teams (U8 -U18), contact the team directly to set up an evaluation!
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