The BTB U21 High Performance program is geared towards high level players ages 16-21 in the Edmonton and surrounding areas that want to be in the best possible environment to continue to be challenged on and off the field. The U21 program has been operating since 2020 with many players moving on to professional and post secondary opportunities.

Under 21 High Performance Program:

• The BTB U21 Program is no longer a funded program, there is a cost associated to the program.

• U21 High Performance phase will have an emphasis on speed of play within the academy game model and positional profiles.

• The development is individualized to enhance strengths and improve performance on the pitch.

• U21 High Performance phase has two main focus: (1) To develop players to move on to the professional level, (2) To develop players to move on to the university/college level.

• U21 High Performance will play in the EDSA Men’s League and also exhibition series against universities and other top programs around Canada.

Professional Development Programs that will support the U21 High Performance Stream:

• Strength & Conditioning

• Athletic Therapy

• Sport Psychology

• Sport Nutrition

• Video Analysis/Highlight Reels

  For an assessment please contact btbsocceracademy@live.com, along with a video highlight of yourself.

U21 High Performance Player Accomplishments

Professional Pathway:

• Dieu-Merci Michel (2004): Signed Vitoria SC (Portugal top division)

• Joshue Ndakala (2004): Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2 (MLS NEXT PRO)

• Paul Amedume (2003): CPL Debut, CPL Champion with Pacific FC, North Texas SC (MLS NEXT PRO)

• Hijran Boyaci (2005): U17 Turkey National Team, Adana Reserve Team (Turkey 2nd Division)

• Kelsey Egwu (2004): FC Edmonton Development Professional Contract (CPL)

• Nekhi Wright (2004): FC Edmonton Development Professional Contract (CPL)

• Jeremy Lashley (2003): FC Edmonton Development Professional Contract (CPL)

• Malik Sylvester (2004): FC Edmonton Development Professional Contract (CPL)

• Muslim Umar (2003): Bayern Munich World Squad, Professional Debut York United (CPL)

• Egzon Jetishi (2003): Europe Trials, Albania U20 National Team Invite

• Ali Yildiz (2004): Hatayspor Reserve/U19 (Turkey Lig), FC Edmonton Development Professional Contract (2 weeks)

• Finn Orom (2003): Moroka Swallows FC (South African Premier League)

  Post-Secondary Pathway:

• Malik Sylvester (2004): Oakland University (NCAA Division 1)

• Noah Lechelt (2002): Syracuse University (NCAA Division 1)

• Muslim Umar (2003): Portland University (NCAA Division 1)

• Ali Yildiz (2004): MacEwan University (USPORT)

• Ali Blaybel (2004): MacEwan University (USPORT)

• Egzon Jetisti (2003): MacEwan University (USPORT)

• Dan Voicu (2003): McGill University (USPORT)

• Jawad Hammoud (2003): University of Alberta (USPORT)

• Emmanuel Kanu (2004): MacEwan University (USPORT)

• Yusupha Bangura (2004): MacEwan University (USPORT)

• David Sithole (2004): MacEwan University (USPORT)

• Nick Lechelt (2004): University of British Columbia- Okanagan (USPORT)

• Thomas Hope (2003): University of Alberta (USPORT)

• Aaron Ernst (2002): Keyano College (CCAA)

• Selemani Seif Jr. (2002): Kings University (CCAA)

• Cedric Nataroum (2004): MacEwan University (USPORT)

Team Accomplishments

• EDSA Premier Division Champions (2021 Outdoor): U21 High Performance

  • Average age of the team was 17.9 years

• EDSA Division 1 Champions (2021 Outdoor) : U19 High Performance

Canada Youth National Team List:

Under 20 YNT:

• Dieu-Merci Michel (2004): Vitoria Sport Club (Portugal)

• Paul Amedume (2004): North Texas SC (MLS Next Pro)

• Joshue Ndakala (2004): Vancouver Whitecaps 2 (MLS Next Pro)