About North York Academy

North York Academy trains athletes to realize their highest potential as soccer players.

Founded in 2016, North York Academy is a community-driven soccer academy based in the heart of Toronto dedicated to developing players to reach their highest potential. As an Ontario Recognized Academy and Toronto Soccer Association associate member, NYA provides a structured development pathway for young athletes who are passionate about the game and committed to improving.

Our programs focus on building strong technical foundations, intelligent decision-making, and confidence on the ball through high-quality training and a player-centered methodology. Coaches work closely with athletes to support their individual development, offering constructive feedback and guidance that helps each player grow within a positive and challenging environment.

North York Academy welcomes players from across Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area, while also attracting athletes from across North America and internationally. Our philosophy extends beyond the field, emphasizing discipline, teamwork, respect, and perseverance. By taking a holistic approach to development, we aim to help players grow technically, physically, mentally, and emotionally while fostering a lifelong passion for the game.

OUR FACILITIES

York University – York Lions Stadium

Originally built for the 2015 Pan American and Parapan American Games, York Lions Stadium is a state-of-the-art LEED-certified sport and athletics complex located on the Keele Campus of York University. In addition to hosting several track-and-field competitions, including the 2017 Invictus Games and 2017 North American Indigenous Games, York Lions Stadium is home to the York Lions (York University’s varsity teams), AFC Toronto (the Northern Super League) the Toronto Arrows (Major League Rugby), Toronto FC II (MLS NXT PRO) and York United FC (Canadian Premier League). In 2021, the stadium’s original natural grass playing field was expanded in size and replaced with a FIFA Quality Pro Certified artificial turf surface, suitable for world-class sporting events.

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York University – Alumni Field

Home of the 2014 & 2015 U-SPORT Champion York Lions Men’s Soccer Team, Alumni Stadium is lined for Soccer, Football, and Field Hockey. Alumni Stadium also played host to the 2015 and 2017 Toronto Argonauts training camps. Constructed in 1995, the field was upgraded in 2013 to a FieldTurf One-Star FIFA rated turf, one of the best available playing surfaces.