ADPL- HIGH PERFORMANCE
Where Alberta’s Top Player’s Compete and Grow
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
As a National Youth Club License holder, New Frontier is recognized as one of the top organizations in Canada for its exemplary governance, infrastructure, and technical programming. This status gives our players access to the Canada Soccer Player Development Program, which includes participation in the Alberta Player Development League (APDL) - the highest level of youth league competition in the province under this national framework.
APDL League
The Alberta Player Development League (APDL) serves as the premier youth soccer league in the province, bringing together top-tier players for best-on best competition. Outdoor league play is 11v11 format, indoor league play is 9v9 format. There are built in schedule breaks to allow for travel and tournament play.
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
Tryouts - August 2025
Open trials for our APDL teams will take place August 24 - 29.
We’re committed to a fair, thorough process and selecting players ready for the demands of a high-performance environment.
New Frontier High-Performance Player Profile:
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.
Interested?
Submit your expression of interest below to stay informed and learn more about the program
Team & Individual Support
Interactive team video analysis sessions and individual player development plans.
Year Round Programming
Programming runs Aug - July each year with only one registration period in August.
Off-Field Development
Physio access, sports performance sessions, fitness testing, mental skills training and more.