London TFC Academy

About London TFC Academy

London TFC Academy is a soccer club located in the Lambeth neighbourhood on Colonel Talbot Rd. It serves male and female players of all ages, providing a comprehensive player pathway that spans from grassroots levels to professional affiliations. The academy describes its mission as building a high-performance, self-sustaining soccer education environment designed to help both players and coaches maximize their personal and professional potential. The academy offers a structured program divided into Development Level (U7 to U12) and Elite Level (U13 to U17). The Development Level includes a Fundamental Stage for U7 through U9 and a Learn to Train Stage for U10 through U12. The Elite Level features Specific and Advanced Stages for older age groups, including OPDL teams and U21 teams. Additionally, the academy provides a recreational program through its affiliated clubs, which include St. Thomas SC, Lambeth FC, and Strathroy United FC. Training is based on a Periodization model, utilizing proven methodologies to optimize performance and minimize injury risk. London TFC Academy distinguishes itself through its affiliation with Toronto FC and FC LONDON, which provides a pathway to League1 Ontario (OPL) and connections to coaches and clubs throughout North America and the world. The academy utilizes a "Model of Player Identity" called ASPIRE, which focuses on ambition, speed, personality, intelligence, readiness, and execution. For specific age groups, the academy provides players with personal webpages to showcase statistics and videos for recruitment purposes. Prospective players can participate in open assessments to join the team, with different entry requirements based on age, such as a non-selection system for the Fundamental Stage and a try-out system for older levels.