About Us
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About JStarz Training
More Than an Academy — A Soccer Community ⚽
JStarz Training was founded by Jordan Ellis, a Jamaican-born Canadian coach who grew up loving the game and wishing he had access to the kind of support, development, and mentorship we now provide.
What started as a passion became a purpose — to create a space where players of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities feel welcomed, supported, and challenged to grow.
At JStarz, soccer isn’t just training — it’s confidence, connection, and community.
Built on Community
Our sessions feel less like traditional training and more like a family environment.
Players are encouraged to:
- Express themselves
- Make mistakes and grow
- Compete, laugh, and build confidence
Parents are part of the experience too — connect, chat, and be part of the community at every session.
Our Training Model
We specialize in individual and small group training (4–6 players max) to maximize development, touches on the ball, and coach interaction.
JStarz is a dynamic, evolving academy, always adapting to:
- The needs of our families
- The modern game
- Best practices in development
💡 All group program packages include discount codes for private training sessions
🤝 We are proudly club-neutral, supporting players from all teams and backgrounds.
What We Do
If it involves a soccer ball — we do it.
⚽ Private 1-on-1 & small group training (players & goalkeepers)
🧤 Goalkeeper development programs
💪 Strength, speed & conditioning training
🏫 School programs & community events
🎉 Soccer birthday parties
🏆 Camps & tournaments
🤝 Fundraisers & community initiatives
We’re here to support players, families, schools, and organizations in building strong, active communities through sport.
Our Programs
⚽ U9 Development (Ages 6–9)
Focused on fun, fundamentals, and confidence
Players develop:
- 1v1 skills
- Passing, dribbling & shooting
- Physical confidence & communication
📍 Wednesdays – NDO Fitness (7:30–8:30 PM)
📍 Saturdays (1st Hour) – BMO Soccer Centre
⚽ U12 Development
Building attacking & defending confidence
- 1v1 attacking & defending
- Game-like scenarios
- Sessions end with live finishing vs goalkeepers
📍 Saturdays (1st Hour) – BMO Soccer Centre
⚽ U15 Development
Introducing tactical awareness & game IQ
- Movement, positioning & decision-making
- Game-realistic scenarios
- Finishing vs advanced goalkeepers
📍 Saturdays (2nd Hour) – BMO Soccer Centre
🧤 Goalkeeping Programs
U13 Goalkeeping (Ages 8–13)
- Fundamentals & shot stopping
- Reactions & confidence
📍 Saturdays (1st Hour) – BMO Soccer Centre
U18 Goalkeeping (Ages 14+)
- Game scenarios & positioning
- Distribution & mentality
📍 Saturdays (2nd Hour) – BMO Soccer Centre
⚡ Private Training (All Ages)
Our 1-on-1 sessions are our foundation.
Perfect for:
- Tryout preparation
- Confidence building
- Technical improvement
- Personalized development plans
Every session is tailored to the athlete —
be ready to compete, learn, and even 1v1 your coach 😉
📍 Available Weekly:
• Wednesdays – NDO Fitness Gym
• Thursdays – Sandy Lake Academy Gym (6-9pm)
• Saturdays & Sundays – BMO Soccer Centre
• Outdoor sessions (seasonal)
Our Mission
We go beyond soccer.
We aim to:
- Grow the game across Halifax & Nova Scotia
- Develop confident players and people
- Create opportunities for youth leadership
- Connect communities through sport
The JStarz Mentality
No ego. No politics. Just soccer.
We believe in:
- Hustle
- Creativity
- Failing fast, learning faster
Join the JStarz Community
Whether your child is just starting or pushing to the next level, JStarz offers a safe, fun, and challenging environment to grow.
⚽ Train with purpose
⚽ Build confidence
⚽ Enjoy the game
Contact us for more details and to find the right program for you.
At JStarz, you’re not just joining training —
you’re joining a community.
