ABOUT | Empower Futbol

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Located in Burlington, ON, Empower Futbol is the premier holistic skill-based training center in the GTA for competitive soccer players. Our programs focus on technical, tactical, and physical development, offering unique technical training, soccer-specific speed, and strength training. We emphasize a positive coaching approach, providing knowledgeable support and a safe environment to help players reach their full potential.

Established in 2016, Empower Futbol (formerly Empower Futsal School) has become a well-known brand among competitive soccer players in southern Ontario. We work with athletes aged 9 through to the NCAA/OUA/professional level who are committed to their development and eager for a challenge.

All sessions are designed by Chelsea Spencer, a Canada Soccer Licensed Coach, former NCAA Division 1 Scholarship and Canadian National Level Player. With over a decade of coaching experience, Chelsea also serves as a Coach Developer for Canada Soccer, Women's Director of League1 Ontario, and is pursuing a Masters at York University in Humanities, Children Studies/Feminist Studies. She has coached numerous Provincial-level players and has extensive experience in the female soccer community.

Owner, Coach Chelsea Spencer

Backed with almost 15 years of coaching experience, and a leader in the youth game, Coach Chelsea brings a wealth of knowledge to both players and her staff.

BOOK A CALL WITH COACH CHELSEA

Looking for expert advice from Coach Chelsea? Let her help guide you through a variety of common concerns like tryout season, scholarship pathways, individual performance challenges (low confidence, game video analysis, goal setting), and how to navigate the Ontario/Canada Soccer pathway.

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Ontario Soccer Summit MC

Leader in Soccer Across the Country

Trusted by Ontario Soccer to run their largest event of the year, Coach Chelsea is also the Director of Women's Soccer for League1, and a Coach Educator for Canada Soccer.

Former Elite Level Soccer Player

Extensive Playing Experience

Team Ontario, Provincial All-star team, Youth National Team Player, NCAA D1 Full-scholarship student-athlete, FA Women's Premier League, W-League (semi professional).

Scholar & Accomplished Speaker

Guided by Research

Recently awarded the "Founder's Medal" at her alma mater, Niagara University for achieving excellence post-graduation, completed her Master's at York University, and will begin her PhD in 2025 focusing on gender and race equity in Canadian soccer.

Learn more about Coach Chelsea's Research

Click the button below to read more about Coach Chelsea's research on Black and racialized girls in sport, and the dynamics at play that impact their experiences.

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MISSION STATEMENT

Empower Futbol is dedicated to providing an inclusive, equitable, and transformative training environment where competitive soccer players of all genders and backgrounds can transcend their perceived limitations. We aim to develop well-rounded athletes by focusing on technical excellence, tactical awareness, physical fitness, and mental resilience. Through education, honest guidance, and integrity-driven coaching, we empower players and their families to navigate the complexities of youth sport while fostering a lasting connection to the community.

OUR VALUES

Equity and Inclusion
We are committed to promoting gender and race equity in sport, ensuring that all athletes have equal opportunities to succeed and thrive, both on and off the field.

Holistic Player Development
We believe in the growth of the whole athlete—physically, mentally, and emotionally. Our approach is designed to help players reach their full potential, balancing technical, tactical, and physical training with personal development.

Honesty and Integrity
We lead with honesty in our coaching and interactions, maintaining a high level of integrity in every aspect of our business. Our transparent approach helps build trust with our athletes and their families.

Education and Empowerment
We educate players and their families on how to navigate the world of youth athletics, providing the knowledge and tools they need to take control of their sporting journey and advocate for themselves.

Community Engagement
We believe in building strong connections within the community, recognizing that success is best achieved when athletes, coaches, and families work together to support each other.

Challenging Limits
We empower athletes to go beyond their perceived limitations, instilling in them the confidence and resilience to face challenges and excel in all aspects of life.

Some of the incredible athletes who we have supported along their journeys to higher-levels of play...