A more balanced youth sports model
From a small group of families in Midtown Toronto to Ontario's premier multi-sport organization, we've always believed that youth sports should be built on better schedules, high-quality coaching, and learning life skills through sport.
Welcome to The Other Path in Youth Sports
We Make Youth Sports Easier For Families
Across our three main sports - Hockey, Soccer, and Lacrosse - we offer competitive and recreational programs with seasonal set schedules and a complete player pathway from age 4 to high school and beyond. Our unique Multi-Sport Model ensures there are very few conflicts between our sports, and provides parents with ultimate visibility over their child's sports commitments for the full season. We pride ourselves on hiring, training, and developing high-quality professional coaches who are focused on long-term player development and instilling core life skills that will carry on far after sports are over. Our goal is for your child to improve as an athlete on the ice or field, build special relationships with teammates and coaches, and build important character skills like discipline, teamwork, work ethic, and respect.
Since 2017, thousands of families across Midtown Toronto, Oakville, Whitby, and York Region have found that the TOP Sports model provides a more balanced approach to youth sports, while helping kids grow as quality athletes and quality people. We believe in providing programs that build kids up, not burn them out.
Our long-term vision is to build an integrated youth sports ecosystem complete with its own tournaments, leagues, and games, connecting thousands of multi-sport athletes and providing lasting impact on the next generation.
Multi-Sport Model
Competitive and recreational programs that push players to learn and grow, without the constant conflicts, pressure, and negativity found in traditional programs.
Family-Friendly Schedules
Seasonal set schedules with minimal conflicts between sports, so you can plan family time and have complete visibility on your commitments.
Long-Term Development
Club-level development plans with innovative game-based sessions focused on developing skills through practices that are actually fun for kids.
Our Core Pillars
- Multi-Sport Model: Compete in hockey, soccer, and lacrosse with very few conflicts, and without having to specialize in one sport too early.
- Set Schedules: We give you the full season schedule upfront, so you can plan vacations, family events, and your life without constant surprises.
- High-Quality Coaching: Our coaches genuinely care about your child's growth, both as an athlete and as a person, building relationships that last.
- Character Building: Beyond wins and losses, we help kids develop discipline, teamwork, work ethic, and respect that will serve them for life.
Our Mission
To provide high-quality programming that develops multi-sport athletes, builds character, and provides more balance for families.
Our Vision
To build an integrated youth sports ecosystem complete with its own tournaments, leagues, and games, connecting thousands of multi-sport athletes and providing lasting impact on the next generation.
Where it started
A small group of families in Midtown Toronto who wanted something different for their kids.
Building the model
Created structured programs across hockey, soccer, and lacrosse that work together instead of competing for your time.
Growing together
Opened in Oakville, Whitby, and York Region as more families discovered a more balanced model for youth sports.
Building community
Creating leagues and programs that bring families together. Working toward 10,000 kids playing by 2030.
TOP Hockey
A refreshingly positive hockey model built around a full-season, set schedule—professional coaches and a high practice-to-game ratio. Offering Learn-to-Play, Development Programs, and Competitive Teams.
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TOP Soccer
Competitive soccer club with a complete player pathway focused on age-appropriate development, quality coaching, and multi-sport-friendly scheduling. Offering Recreational Programs and Competitive Teams.
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TOP Lacrosse
Grassroots field lacrosse programs — from Junior Lax to Academy teams — built on fundamental skill development and small-area games. Offering Recreational Programs, Sixes Leagues, and Competitive Teams.
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TOP Sports Camps
Summer and holiday camps where kids build skills, make friends, and grow their confidence in a supportive environment. Offering sports camps, hockey camps, girls camps, kids camps, and leadership programs.
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