Soccer for Everyone: The Lions Adaptive Soccer Program returns to NDG!

Program Details


Duration: One 90-minute session per week for 10 weeks, starting beginning of June
Time: TBD
Location: in NDG (exact location to be confirmed)
Participation Outcomes:
Soccer Skills: Passing, dribbling, shooting
Other Benefits: Improving fitness (e.g., endurance, strength, agility, speed), gaining
emotional regulation, increasing self-esteem, promoting fair play and teamwork

Coaching Ratio: Minimum of 1 coach per 2 youths
Coaching Team: Qualified soccer coaches and/or special needs educators
Program Lead: Michel Mazloum, experienced soccer coach with expertise in Special Education

Cost & Equipment

Program Fee: $85
Additional Fees: $51 annual charge total for player affiliation with Soccer Canada, Soccer Quebec, and Soccer Montreal
Included: Team jersey, shorts, and socks
Required: Parents must purchase shin guards, soccer cleats (recommended) and sports glasses
(if needed)

Registration Process

1.     Fill out the Lions Interest form by April 4, 2025.
2.     Meet the Coach: One parent will accompany their child for a 15-20 minute one-on-one
meeting with Head Coach, Michel Mazloum, in April. Watch for an email confirming your meeting
details.
3.     Official Registration: Following the meeting, you will receive a link to complete the registration and
make the payment.
4.     Limited Spots Available: Space is limited for this pilot program. If we cannot accommodate your
child this year, they will remain on the waitlist for future opportunities.

For more information, contact Michel Mazloum at michel.mazloum1995@gmail.com

Affiliation

This program is proudly affiliated with Olympiques Spéciaux Québec, an organization dedicated to promoting inclusion and development for individuals with intellectual disabilities (DI) and autism spectrum disorder (TSA) through sport. Our partnership ensures that participants receive quality coaching tailored to their needs while fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where they can thrive both on and off the field.

Target Participants: Youth with Intellectual Disabilities (DI) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (TSA)

Thank you to our partners

  • "Hat Trick"

  • Tom Copeland & Martine Riendeau

    "Goal"

  • Peter Shatilla & Amy Harbinson

    “Assist”

If you are interested in becoming a partner of the Lions Adapted Program, please download our partnership proposal.