Magic Moments of 2024: Celebrating a Landmark Year for Milton Magic FC

Coaching Development

• Established a standard requiring every coach to pursue their Coaching Licenses, supported by monthly coaches’ meetings.
• Female Licensed Coaches increased from 0 in 2023 to 6 in 2024 (Aleiyah, Bella, Sophie, Serena, Naudia, Maria).
• ‘A’ License Coaches grew from 0 in 2023 to 4 in 2024 (Dave, Sam, Ryan, Karim R.) and are projected to reach 8 in 2025.
• ‘B’ License Coaches maintained at 2 from 2023 to 2024 but will grow to 3 in 2025.
• ‘C’ Licensed Coaches increased from 1 in 2023 to 8 in 2024 and are projected to reach 12 in 2025.
• Grassroots Diploma holders grew from 0 in 2023 to 3 in 2024 and will expand further in 2025.

Structural Enhancements

• Held the first Town Hall Meeting in 2024, with plans for two in 2025.
• Instituted Parental Meetings as a standard practice at the start of each season for every team.
• Developed a comprehensive Player Pathway outlining opportunities from start to finish.
• Defined a Game Model and Playing Philosophy, aligning all levels from 5v5 to 11v11 with purpose.
• Introduced a Training Philosophy linked to our values, supported by a Periodized Training Curriculum tailored to age groups.

View the full pathway HERE

Introducing Milton Magic FC

2024 marked a pivotal moment for Milton Magic FC as we unveiled our new crest along with reimagined purpose, mission, vision, and values. With a renewed focus on fostering community, excellence, and passion, our rebranding reflects who we are today and our aspirations for the future.

Purpose: Building community through sport

Vision: Our club is home for all

Mission: Creating lifelong soccer experiences

Values: HEART

• Humble
  • We is greater than me
• Effort
  • Giving your personal best
• Accountable
  • Being proud
• Respect
  • Stand together
• Trust
  • A belief in one another

Family Day Festival

Our annual Family Day Festival was a resounding success! With over 80 teams registered and families from across the region attending, it was a day full of smiles, cheers, and community spirit. Moments like these remind us of the joy soccer brings to all.

Championship Highlights

Our teams achieved remarkable successes this year, including:

• Boys 2010 Blue: GHSL Champions and GHSL League Cup Champions
• Boys 2011 White: YPHDL Elite Champions
• Boys 2008 White: YPHDL League Cup Champions

Congratulations to all our players, coaches, and supporters who made these victories possible!

Bollini Camp Week

One of the most exciting weeks of the year was the Bollini Camp, where players experienced world-class coaching and unforgettable memories. Highlights included interviews with Coach Bollini and players, along with inspiring training sessions that left a lasting impact.

Summer Camps: A Season to Remember

With record-breaking registrations, our summer camps provided an incredible experience for players of all ages. From skill-building sessions to fun-filled activities, our dedicated camp staff ensured every player left with new skills and cherished memories.

Community Initiatives: Giving Back

This year, we made it a priority to give back to our community through initiatives like Socks for Hope and our annual food drive. These efforts, fueled by the generosity of our players and families, demonstrate the true spirit of Milton Magic.

Evangelista & Adidas Partnership

In 2024, we partnered with Evangelista Sports and Adidas, elevating our club’s gear to new heights. From jerseys to hoodies, our players and families proudly sported the Milton Magic colours on and off the field.

Social Media Milestone

This year, we reached an incredible milestone of 6,000 followers on Instagram! Thank you to everyone who engages with us online and helps share the magic.

Ternana & Hellas Verona Camps

We were thrilled to announce two elite soccer camps taking place from December 27-29, 2024, at the Milton Magic Field House (1145 Bronte St S, Milton, Ontario). These camps will provide young players with an incredible opportunity to train under the guidance of world-class coaches from two prestigious professional clubs: Ternana Women and Hellas Verona.

We are looking forward to building off of these partnerships and providing more exceptional opportunities for our members in 2025 and beyond.

Milton Magic Cup

Our inaugural Milton Magic Cup golf tournament brought families, partners, coaches, staff, volunteers and supporters together for a day of fun and camaraderie. The event raised nearly $17,000 to support both the club’s community-driven mission and its long-term goals. Funds raised will be used to help offset registration fees for families in need, ensuring financial barriers do not prevent children from participating. A portion of the proceeds will also go toward the club’s facility fund, with the long-term goal of establishing a dedicated facility that will further support local youth and their families.

David Benning’s Hall of Fame Induction

This year, we celebrated David Benning’s induction into the York Hall of Fame. His contributions to the game and to Milton Magic FC are an inspiration to us all. Congratulations, David!

Scholarship Success Stories

We are incredibly proud of our players who received scholarships this year. With over five scholarships awarded, these young athletes are taking their passion for soccer to the next level. Congratulations to all recipients!

Akeelah Mirza – Fordham University

Isabella Lopes – Texas A&M University Corpus Christi

Taliyah Hutton – Seneca College

Hannah Vancise – Post University

Kayla Frasca – D’Youville University