About the academy
Rooted inOttawa.
A community-driven non-profit academy serving Ottawa youth, founded in 2024 by UEFA A Licence coach Blerim Iljazi.
Our mission
A holistic soccer development experience for players of all ages and abilities.
Our mission is to foster each player’s growth as an athlete, an individual and a member of their community. We are committed to delivering high-quality coaching, training and resources that cultivate technical skill, tactical understanding, physical fitness and mental resilience.
What we build
Fourpillars.
- 01
Technical skill
- 02
Tactical understanding
- 03
Physical fitness
- 04
Mental resilience
Blerim
Iljazi
Founder · Ottawa Eagles Soccer Academy · 2024
Coaching profile
Over 25 years in youth and professional coaching. A UEFA A Licence. A degree in Sports Science.
Blerim Iljazi is a highly experienced soccer coach with over 25 years in youth and professional coaching. Holding a UEFA A Licence and a degree in Sports Science, he has successfully developed players at both domestic and international levels.
As the founder of Ottawa Eagles Soccer Academy (2024) and a former Kosova U15 National Team Coach, Iljazi has a strong track record of nurturing talent, implementing structured development programs and leading teams to championships. His expertise makes him a key asset in shaping the future of soccer talent.
- UEFA ALicence
- 25+Years coaching
- Kosova U15Former national team coach
His coaching journey
- 2024FounderOttawa Eagles Soccer Academy
- 2023Staff Coach, OPDL U14 BoysOTFC
- 2020 – 2022OPDL Club Head CoachKingston United SC
- 2014 – 2019Technical Director (MB)Winnipeg Phoenix FC
- 2016 – 2018Pre-Prospects CoachMSA · Vancouver Whitecaps
- 2013Assistant CoachUniversity of Winnipeg Soccer Westman Men’s
- 2011 – 2013, 2019CoachGranite United Soccer Club
- 2009 – 2011U15 National CoachKosova Football Federation
- 2003 – 2011Club Head CoachKF KEK-u Obiliq, Kosova
- 2001 – 2003CoachKF Bashkimi Kumanovë, North Macedonia
- 1999 – 2001CoachKF 2 Korriku Prishtinë, Kosova
- 1997 – 1999CoachKF Fortuna
Player-centered development, tactical flexibility, continuous learning, and fostering a positive, disciplined, and respectful team culture.
Blerim Iljazi’s coaching philosophy
Community-driven
Community-driven non-profit academy serving Ottawa youth.
