Youth Speed and Agility Training in Ottawa
Ottawa’s football-focused speed and agility training program for youth athletes.
Help your athlete become faster, more explosive and more confident on the field. Ottawa Football Academy develops acceleration, footwork, change of direction and game-ready movement through structured coaching for youth athletes.
Football-focused coaching • Flexible session packages • Ottawa training locations
Build Speed That Transfers to the Field
Running fast in a straight line is only one part of athletic speed. OFA teaches athletes how to accelerate, decelerate, change direction and react efficiently in competitive situations. Each session combines movement instruction with progressive drills that help athletes move with greater control and confidence.
Faster Acceleration — Develop a quicker, more powerful first step.
Better Body Control — Improve balance, coordination and stability.
Dynamic Footwork — Move efficiently through tight spaces.
Improved Running Mechanics — Techniques for efficient speed.
Sharper Direction Changes — Cut, stop and redirect with control.
Greater Confidence — Move more decisively during competition.
What we train
Sessions are designed to develop the movement qualities young athletes need for football and other field sports. Drills are adjusted to the athlete’s age, experience and current ability.
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Acceleration and first-step quickness
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Sprint mechanics and running technique
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Agility and change-of-direction skills
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Foot speed and coordination
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Deceleration and body control
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Reaction and decision-making
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Explosive movement
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Football-specific movement patterns
More Than a Generic Speed Class
OFA combines athletic development with an understanding of how athletes actually move during football. Training is purposeful, progressive and connected to on-field performance—not simply a collection of ladder drills.
8 Session Pack (Use with any program)
249
Train with Team Canada Athletes and develop Explosive Speed and Dynamic Athleticism.
Fit 8 sessions into your schedule. This applies to any combination of Speed & Agility programs.
Valid for 3 months
Explosive Speed & Powerful Acceleration
Dynamic Strength & Athleticism
16 Session Pack (Use with any program)
425
Train with Team Canada Athletes and develop Explosive Speed and Dynamic Athleticism.
Fit 16 sessions into your schedule. This applies to any combination of Speed & Agility programs.
Valid for 3 months
Dynamic Strength & Athleticism
Explosive Speed & Powerful Acceleration
32 Session Pack (Use with any program)
799
Train with Team Canada Athletes and develop Explosive Speed and Dynamic Athleticism.
Fit 32 sessions into your schedule. This applies to any combination of Speed & Agility programs.
Valid for 6 months
Explosive Speed & Powerful Acceleration
Dynamic Strength & Athleticism
Choose your pricing plan
Speed and Agility Training Schedule
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Spring and Summer sessions are outdoors and take place @ KRC Hill - 100 Charlie Rogers Place, Kanata
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Fall and Winter sessions are indoors @ various West Ottawa locations listed in the booking calendar
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Mondays Tuesdays and Wednesdays
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Explosive Speed and Acceleration 6pm - 7pm
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Dynamic Strength and Athleticism 7pm - 8pm
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Sessions are 1 hour in length
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Purchased sessions can be used to take part in any program offered. Simply login, click on the program(s) you wish to take part in and book as many sessions as your Pricing Plan provides. Session details will be provided in the specific program's Booking Calendar.
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Ages 10yrs to 22yrs
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All programs are offered year-round
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Athletes should bring running shoes, cleats, athletic wear and water
Is This Program Right for Your Athlete?
This program is suitable for athletes who want to improve their speed, movement and confidence—whether they are preparing for football season, developing for another field sport or beginning structured athletic training.
This program is a good fit for:
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Football players wanting better acceleration and footwork
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Athletes preparing for evaluations, combines or a new season
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Young athletes who need stronger movement fundamentals
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Competitive athletes looking for focused off-season development
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Multi-sport athletes who want to become faster and more agile
**Athletes do not need previous OFA experience to participate.
TESTIMONIALS
Kieren - Carleton Ravens
Before I started training with Coach Nate, I was slower, heavier, and wasn’t very confident in my speed. Since training with him, I’ve gotten a lot faster, more explosive, and way more confident in my game. My favourite part about his training is that even in a group, he’ll switch things up on the spot to make sure everyone individually is getting what they need to get better. You can tell he actually enjoys helping his guys improve.
Ancel - St. Peters Knights
I’ve had a great experience. Coach Nate genuinely cares about helping every player improve, no matter their skill level. The practices are competitive, organized, and focused on developing football IQ, technique, and confidence. I’ve become a better player because of the coaching and the atmosphere the team creates. If you’re looking for a place that pushes you to improve while keeping the environment positive and supportive, I’d definitely recommend this team. Thank you, Coach Nate for all the time and effort you put into helping us succeed both on and off the field.
Roy - Holy Trinity Tornadoes
Training with OFA helped me improve my technique, confidence, and understanding of the game. The coaching was supportive and pushed me to work harder every session. I’d definitely recommend it to any player looking to improve.
FAQ
What ages can participate in OFA speed and agility training?
OFA is a community of excellence. We train athletes of all experience levels from the age of 10 to 22. Programs are adjusted based on the athletes. Though the programs are tailored to the athlete's age and experience levels, the younger and less experienced athletes train alongside the older more experienced athletes. This allows for a faster learning progression for the less experienced athletes and provides a feeling of mentorship for the more experienced athletes.
Does my child need football experience?
Absolutely not. Speed and agility training benefits athletes in virtually every sport.
What does a typical session include?
Dynamic warm-up, movement and mechanics instruction, acceleration, sprinting, agility, reaction work, explosive plyometric and cooldown.
Where is the training held?
Outdoor training is provided at KRC Hill @ 100 Charlie Rogers Place in Kanata. Indoor training is provided at various locations in Ottawa's West end.
What should athletes bring?
Athletes should bring running shoes, cleats, athletic wear and water.
How long is each session?
Each session is 1 hour in length.
Can the session packages be used for other OFA programs?
All session packages can be used for any program that OFA provides.
Will this help athletes in sports other than football?
Speed and agility training benefits athletes in almost every field and court sport because athletic performance involves much more than running fast in a straight line. Athletes must be able to accelerate quickly, slow down safely, maintain body control and change direction in response to the play around them.
Acceleration helps an athlete reach the ball, an opponent or an open space faster. Agility and change-of-direction skills allow them to cut, turn and reposition efficiently. Coordination and body control help athletes stay balanced while moving at speed, which supports more confident and controlled performance.
These abilities transfer directly to sports such as football, soccer, basketball, hockey, rugby, lacrosse, volleyball, baseball and tennis. Although every sport has different technical skills, athletes in all of them benefit from being able to move quickly, efficiently and under control.
Help Your Athlete Move Faster and Play With Confidence
Give your athlete structured coaching that develops speed, agility, footwork and game-ready movement.
Not sure which package to choose? Contact OFA @info@ottawafootball.ca
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1 hr
40 Canadian dollars
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1 hr
40 Canadian dollars