Youth soccer players training

More Than Just An Academy

Building Canada's Football Future

Paving The Pathway To Pro

Proven plan to football success
Top class coaches
Max 12 players per session

Proven Methodology To Have Fun, Develop And Become Confident

We make soccer fun. Every practice helps your child learn new skills and improve.

More Time With The Ball

More Time With The Ball

Small classes. Only 12 kids per session. Your child touches the ball more and waits less.

See Weekly Progress

See Weekly Progress

After each practice, you will know what your child learned and how it helps them play better.

Skills For Real Games

Skills For Real Games

We teach ball control, quick decisions, and 1v1 skills. Your child will use these in real matches.

TIPS

We follow four simple pillars that help kids grow on and off the field.

T

Technique

First Touch, Pass, Skills, Footwork

I

Game Intelligence

Insight, Vision, Fast Decision Making

P

Personality

Mentality, Responsibility, Character

S

Speed

Athleticism, Game Speed, Technical Speed

Youth soccer training at CYD Calgary outdoor facility with professional coaching

Meet Our CYD Coaches

Highly trained, qualified coaches competing at university, semi-pro, and international levels.

Their mission: develop technical ability, build game IQ and confidence, teach discipline and professionalism.

Coach Abdul - FOUNDER & HEAD COACH at CYD Calgary Soccer Academy

Coach Abdul

FOUNDER & HEAD COACH, 8 years coaching experience, former major level player

Coach Alazar - LEAD COACH at CYD Calgary Soccer Academy

Coach Alazar

LEAD COACH, Semi-Pro in Germany (Wormatia 08). Possession-based play & tempo control

Coach Liban - LEAD COACH at CYD Calgary Soccer Academy

Coach Liban

LEAD COACH, Team Alberta & APDL. 1v1 attacking, pace, creativity & end product

Coach Ebe - ACADEMY COACH at CYD Calgary Soccer Academy

Coach Ebe

ACADEMY COACH, Attacking midfielder. Creative dribbler with vision, flair & smart decision-making

Coach Annah - LEAD COACH at CYD Calgary Soccer Academy

Coach Annah

LEAD COACH, IDA Valencia Pro Academy (Spain). Press resistant, creativity & off-ball movement

Coach Abdou - HEAD COACH at CYD Calgary Soccer Academy

Coach Abdou

HEAD COACH, High-level forward. Clinical finishing, movement off the ball & goal-scoring instincts

What Parents Are Saying

5.0 Rating

Finally Seeing Match Impact

My son Ahmed stopped hiding on the pitch. Now he shows up every game, and our family sees exactly what he learned.

— Sameera H., Parent of U9 Player

Coaches Who Get Our Kids

CYD feels like home. The coaches push hard but respect our culture. My daughter Aaliyah leaves buzzing after every session.

— Omar K., Parent of U11 Player

Worth The Drive From NE Calgary

We tried other academies. CYD actually teaches. My nephew Zain made his school team because of the confidence they gave him.

— Farah S., Aunt of U13 Player

CYD soccer celebration

Ready to Start?

Your child will have fun and improve every week.

Season starts May 2026. Register now before spots fill up.

Visit Us

Calgary, Alberta

Any questions?

(825) 994-6226