ABOUT US

OUR MISSION

At CYSF, our mission is to level the playing field for every young Canadian athlete. We unite top-tier academies to provide inclusive access, expert coaching, and strong community support so that young athletes can thrive, lead, and succeed.

OUR ACADEMIES & LEAGUES

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    CANADIAN YOUTH SOCCER ACADEMY (CYSA)

    Founded in 2012 as Toronto Hearts United FC, the Canadian Youth Soccer Academy (CYSA) delivers high-level training programs while serving as a trusted pathway to discover, develop, and advance emerging soccer talent in Toronto and across Canada. More than just performance, CYSA is committed to nurturing confident young athletes through mentorship, skill-building, and character development.

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    CANADIAN YOUTH SOCCER ACADEMY (CYSL)

    Founded in 2025, the Canadian Youth Soccer League (CYSL) serves as the official house league of the Canadian Youth Soccer Academy. Designed for academy participants, CYSL offers a supportive, semi-competitive environment where young athletes can apply their skills, grow through gameplay, and build confidence through teamwork and sport.

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Our Team

ALEX ADDO

Founder, Head Coach & Programs Facilitator

With a vision for building something meaningful, our founder blends big-picture thinking with hands-on coaching experience. Alex is enthusiastic about sports and the many benefits they offer children and youth. As the visionary behind the Canadian Youth Sports Foundation, he hopes to make sports more accessible one game at a time. 

Director of Program Development

ANDREW OSEI

Andrew Osei brings strategy and measurable results to the Canadian Youth Sports Foundation by leveraging his media and communications skills to ensure programming is top-tier and that all key stakeholders in CYSF are satisfied with the quality and level of all academies and leagues across the sports the foundation offers.