Leaders in Training Program
Program Overview
The Leaders in Training (LIT) Program is a fun and formative summer experience for students ages 13-19 in South Etobicoke - and you don’t have to be a soccer player to participate!
Under the supervision of our staff team, participants will receive leadership training every week, as well as practical leadership experience by helping at the Lakeshore Soccer League kids program. Participants will also have the opportunity to learn the behind-the-scenes details of running a large-scale community soccer program, and be part of preparing for the program every week.
The Leaders in Training Program has a Christian faith emphasis, and is open to anyone eager to grow as a young leader!
Other highlights include an optional scrimmage before the kids arrive, a TFC game at BMO field, and the opportunity to earn up to 40 community service hours over the course of the summer.
DATES, TIMES, AND LOCATION
The programs run from 3pm-8:30pm every Tuesday in July and August, at the Ken Cox Community Centre outdoor field (this is the same location as Father John Redmond Catholic Secondary School).
We will meet at 3pm at the soccer field for lunch and our leadership training sessions.
Afterwards, we will set up for the kids program, and each LIT participant will help as junior coaches with the kids program until 8:30pm.
To ensure our LIT participants are adequately supported and prepared for their responsibilities with the kids soccer program, attendance at the weekly training sessions is required (if you do need to miss a week or two, please let us know in advance).
The first day of the program is Tuesday, July 1st.
Our trip to the TFC Game is Saturday, July 12th at BMO Field!
Cost
The cost is $50/person, and includes lunch every week and a uniform.
That being said, we never want the cost to be a barrier for a youth participating in this amazing program. If finances are preventing you from registering, please contact us and we will make it work! You can contact our program supervisor Andrew Ironside anytime by emailing info@lakeshoresoccerleague.com
Click below to sign up for the 2025 program.