TEAM ONTARIO · PHASE 2
High Performance Academy
Football Ontario’s High Performance Academy is the second phase of the selection and identification process that leads to the Team Ontario Program and National and Regional competitions.
WHO TAKES PART
One Academy, Three Programs
How athletes enter the Academy depends on their program.
MEN’S & WOMEN’S TACKLE
Top Regional Players
The Academy runs in the spring. Top players from the Futures ID camps are named in each region and invited to developmental camps across the province to make their case to represent Ontario.
FLAG · JUNIOR ELITE (U14–U18)
Top 30 per Age Group
For youth flag, the top 30 athletes per age group from the ID camps are invited to the Online Academy (November to February), ahead of the Selection & Trials Camp.
FLAG · SENIOR ELITE (U20 & 18+)
Everyone Who Signs Up
For Junior U20 and Senior flag, every athlete who registers for the Recruitment Phase takes part in the Online Academy and virtual meetings to prepare for tryouts.
WHY HIGH PERFORMANCE ACADEMY?
What the Academy Delivers
FOR THE PROGRAM
Cultivate a high-performance experience through programming and best-in-class training.
FOR THE PLAYERS
Next steps to develop high-performance-bound players: measured metrics, on-field development, and exposure and promotion.
FOR RECRUITMENT
Direct exposure to post-secondary coaches and programs on an ongoing basis.
FOR THE COACHES
An opportunity for community coaches to gain exposure to high performance.
WHAT ATHLETES GET
Highly trained coaches · Customized workout regime · Partners and sponsors · Merchandise · Speakers and programs · A unique experience across regional camps · A route to Team Ontario
DEVELOPING HIGH PERFORMANCE ATHLETES
Six Main Factors
01
Prioritizing Athlete Safety
02
Standardization and Recruitment
03
Accessible Online Interactive Content
04
Off-Season Training, Strength & Conditioning
05
Tracking Individual Performance
06
Engaging All Industry Partners
MARKETING AND PROMOTION
Exposure for Athletes and Partners
EXPOSURE
- Exposure to recruiters at the Red v Black Weekend
- Exposure through our social media platforms
- A pathway to the top 70 and a step to representing Team Ontario
BRAND AWARENESS
- Best coaching in the province
- Merchandise provided to athletes
- Athletes marketed on our social media as “Top Performers” and “Players to Watch”
- Updated player rankings
PROMOTION FOR OUR PARTNERS
- Front-facing marketing for universities
- Universities can pitch their school to athletes
- Contact list
More information on the developmental camps is announced alongside the top regional athletes, following the Football Ontario Futures and Identification Camps. View the 2026 men’s tackle road map →