Goalkeeper Academy
The OCSC Elite Goalkeeper Academy is led by our Director of Goalkeeping, Eduan Naude. The Goalkeeping Academy provides our goalkeepers with the highest level of professional goalkeeper coaching and expertise. Benefits of attending the OCSC Goalkeeping Academy sessions:
- World class coaching delivered by experienced professional coaches.
- Fixed curriculum with weekly themes, focusing on all aspects of goalkeeping development.
- A positive, enjoyable and challenging environment for all goalkeepers.
Please contact Eduan Naude at eduan.naude@ottawacitysoccer.com for more info.
Sports Performance Program
Hello, parents and athletes of Ottawa City Soccer Club!
My university education and professional certifications include:
• BSc. HK – Bachelor of Science with Specialization in Human Kinetics – University of Ottawa
• CSCS – Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist – National Strength and Conditioning Association
(NSCA)
• PN1-NC – Precision Nutrition Level 1 – Certificate in Exercise Nutrition
• Standard First Aid CPR-C & AED Certified
My personal experience with sport performance, injuries and physical rehabilitation lead me to my degree in Human Kinetics. I chose to specialize in strength and conditioning training, as I am passionate about improving health and performance of athletes and non-athletes alike. I strongly believe that everyone is capable of performing at a higher level than they might think, and it is my mission to guide them in their pursuit of excellence, whatever their definition of excellence may be.
In my youth, I played competitive soccer, basketball, and volleyball, and participated in track & field. As an adult, I love to stay active and competitive with sports and physical activities. I currently train and compete in Muay Thai and boxing, and play volleyball competitively in the Ottawa-Gatineau region, both on the beach and indoor court. I play softball recreationally and enjoy rock climbing.
Looking forward to meeting you all,
Samantha Batchelor BSc. HK, CSCS, PN1-NC
Owner, Head Coach
Adaptive State Performance © 2023
Program Overview
Registration Links Below
Duration: May – October
Schedule & Location: Thursday nights @ Centerpointe Park
Program Objectives:
1. Teach athletes how to properly warm up and cool down, and other physical recovery strategies
2. Injury prevention/reduction by improving strength, stability, body control, and movement mechanics
3. Improve running mechanics, acceleration, agility, speed, and power
4. Improve overall conditioning and endurance
5. Teach athletes the essential foundations of nutrition for health and athletic performance, and strategies for fueling and hydrating appropriately
Program Components:
1. On-Site Training
o 55 min weekly training sessions with Coach Sam
o Each week will progressively work through the above program objectives, tailored by age group and their respective needs
Training sessions will consist of a combination of the following:
Warm up
Stability & strength exercises
Running mechanics & movement drills
Acceleration, agility, speed & power exercises
Conditioning
2. Nutrition Presentations
o 30 minute virtual information sessions, separated by age group
More details and information to follow
o 10 minute Q&A period for each age group, for athletes and parents
3. Discounted Memberships for OCSC athletes to Adaptive State training facility
o For athletes interested in additional training to supplement our Thursday night sessions
o New training facility opening June 1st in Kanata
o Please email sam@adaptivestate.ca for more information
Registration Information
Session | Day | Registration Link | Price | Location | Time |
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Spring | Wednesday | Link | $125 | Agincourt Park (1269 Albany Dr.) | 615-7:10p |
Spring | Thursday | Link | $125 | Centrepointe Park (260 Centrepointe Dr,) | 7:30-8:25p |
Fall | Thursday 2015-2012 | Link | $165 | Centrepointe Park (260 Centrepointe Dr,)* | 6:30-7:25p |
Fall | Thursday 2011-2009 | Link | $165 | Centrepointe Park (260 Centrepointe Dr,)* | 7:30-8:25p |
Fall | Thursday 2008-2006 | Link | $165 | Centrepointe Park (260 Centrepointe Dr,)* | 5:30-625p |
* Note: Sept & Oct sessions location to move to be aligned with teams fall schedules
Spring Season – May, 18, 25, June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, July 6, 13 – 9 sessions
Fall Season – AUG 10, 17, 24, 31, SEPT 7, 14, 21, 28, OCT 5, 12, 19, 26 – 12 sessions