Welcome to Our High Performance Program

Welcome to the High Performance Program page of New Frontier Soccer Club! Our mission is to help players realize their full potential through advanced training and competition, preparing them for the next opportunity, whether it's college soccer or beyond.

National Youth Club License (NYCL)

As a NYCL holder, New Frontier is recognized as one of the top organizations in Canada for its exemplary governance, infrastructure and technical programming. This accreditation gives our players access to Canada Soccer’s Player Development Program (PDP), which includes participation in the highest level of youth league competition at both the provincial and national level.

Alberta Player Development (APDL) League

The APDL is the game component of the Alberta PDP and is governed and operated by the Alberta Soccer Association (ASA). The APDL serves as the premier youth soccer league in the province, bringing together top-tier players for best-on-best competition. The APDL Cup is the culmination of the APDL season, where teams compete for the championship title and a chance to advance to the national level.

Canada Soccer PDP Championship

Inaugurated in 2024, this national competition strengthens the connection between standards-based programs across Canada, showcasing the best youth soccer talent from across the country. The competition features the PDP U-15 Cup and PDP U-17 Cup for both boys and girls and includes clubs from the following programs:

• Alberta Player Development League (APDL)

• BC Soccer Premier League (BCSPL

• Ontario Player Development League (OPDL)

• Première Ligue de Soccer Juvénile du Québec (PLSJQ).

2012 Team Entry

Starting September 2025, New Frontier will enter its first APDL teams at the 2012 age group, with both male and female teams:

• 2012 Boys: Head Coach Brendan O’Connell

• 2012 Girls: Head Coach Cat Fox

APDL Open Evaluations - Aug 26 and 28

We’re excited to host our APDL Open Evaluations for the 2012 age group. These sessions are open to players ready for the challenge of a high-performance environment.

Tryout Schedule:
Location: Scenic Acres School / Msgr. Doyle School

• Tuesday, August 26

  • 2012 Girls: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

  • 2012 Boys: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

• Thursday, August 28

  • 2012 Girls: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

  • 2012 Boys: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Any player who wishes to be considered for a New Frontier 2012 APDL team must complete the APDL Evaluation Registration Form in order to attend player evaluations.
APDL Evaluation Registration Form

New Frontier High-Performance Player Profile:

Success in our high-performance environment requires more than talent. Players must consistently demonstrate the following traits:

Performance Mentality
Effort, resilience, coachability, and a desire to grow - not just win.

Movement Intelligence
Agility, balance, coordination, and efficient movement on and off the ball.

Game Intelligence
Understands positioning, communicates well, and plays with discipline and selflessness.

Technical Proficiency
Demonstrates confidence and control in technical actions, using skills effectively under pressure and across various game situations.

Want to learn more about our APDL Program?

Click here to view our APDL information brochure.

Click here to view a one page summary of key information.