The Edmonton Drillers Youth Soccer Club has been operating a successful club soccer program out of Edmontons’ North zone, as a member of the Edmonton Interdistrict Youth Soccer Association (EIYSA), since 2003. 

The focus of the Drillers rests primarily on developing the physical and mental skills of youth players to successfully perform in the competitive soccer ranks. The Drillers have a player development program in place designed to build and hone player skills as well as an active coach management program designed to guide coaches and ensure they are supported to develop and reach their own personal best. 

Drillers' Grassroots Program open to all boys and girls ages 3-9, is based on providing any player regardless of ability or prior experience the opportunity to take part in a high quality environment. Our emphasis is on providing players the ability to be challenged by training with players at the similar stage of athletic / social development. The main goal is to provide the opportunity for “any” player to be part of an environment / receive the coaching that used to be associated to elite clubs. We believe this provides a stronger base for keeping our kids active and involved in the sport for the entirety of their life, instead of dropping out at a young age. The program has been developed and delivered based on Canada Soccer’s Long Term Player Development Model, specifically focusing on “Active Start” and “Fundamentals” pathways. It provides players with age appropriate activities and games that give all players the best chance of success by adapting training competition and coaching to their needs.

Following the opportunities and experiences the player has received within the Grassroots Program the player then moves into the U10 – U17 stages of development.  Here player focus is divided into two main categories based on the Canada Soccer player pathways.  Players from U10 – U13 are progressing through the Developmental stages, followed by U15 - U17, which are the Competitive stages. 

At the Developmental stage, focus is primarily on basic technique and skill acquisition within a fun, cooperative environment.  It is here where the players will also begin to develop an understanding of basic game concepts and hopefully find a passion for the game that will carry them through to the next stage.

The Competitive stage will continue to build on all the foundational knowledge and abilities they have developed while entering into more structured and competitive training and league environments.  This stage also places more emphasis on advanced strategy and tactics that can be incorporated due to their continued technical improvements.  As the players move through and graduate out of this stage there is potential for both Provincial and National Competition, University and College team selection, and finally continued play through the Adult leagues as a life long player of the game.

In addition, the Drillers is one of few Clubs in Edmonton that has competitive teams at the adult level playing in the Edmonton District Soccer Association. With this Drillers' players have an opportunity to continue to play within the Club once they are done their youth career.

If you have questions about the Drillers, the club's program, etc., please contact one of the Club representatives noted on our website.

Yours in Soccer,
Edmonton Drillers Youth Soccer Club
("The Drillers") Board of Directors

• The Drillers provide comprehensive and technically enjoyable programs for the development of competitive players and teams.

• As Drillers teams mature there is an increasing commitment to competitiveness and responsibility to self, team and organization.

• To hire technically competent, experienced coaches and staff.