Elite
The St-Lazare Hudson Soccer Club's Elite Pathway is a comprehensive performance system designed for players demonstrating advanced potential, serious ambition, and a long-term commitment. Structured to guide athletes from initial development to senior competition, it combines high-performance training, progressive competition, and targeted support programs.
The St-Lazare Hudson Soccer Club's Elite Pathway is built for progression. It supports players at every stage through structured training, targeted competition, and a community dedicated to excellence.
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Player Development Programs
H.H.P.P. (U9–U12) – Hawks High Performance Program
A selective program for young players demonstrating elite potential. Small-group sessions (max. 10 players) cover physical, technical, tactical, and psychological development. Each session ends with a small-sided match focused on the training theme.
Movement Program (U11–U18)
Gives technically and tactically advanced players exposure to higher-level competitive environments by allowing them to play up an age group on a rotating basis. Selections are made by the technical staff and do not guarantee equal playing time.
College Placement Program (U16–U17)
Personalized support for players aiming to compete at the college level. The club facilitates connections with coaches, prepares player profiles, and organizes a family meeting to align academic and athletic goals.
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Elite Competition Structure
LDP (Long-Term Development Program, U13–U17)
Competes in the Ligue de Développement Provinciale, with a focus on high-level technical and tactical development.
U19+ Prospects
Official reserve team for the First Team (L2). Serves as a bridge into the senior game for players moving up from youth programs.
L2 (First Team)
Competes in LS Pro, Québec’s senior semi-professional league sanctioned by Soccer Québec. This team represents the top of the club’s competitive structure.
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The CS St-Lazare Hudson Elite Pathway is built for progression. It supports players at every stage through structured training, targeted competition, and a community committed to excellence.
8 à 12 ans
H.H.P.P. (U9 - U12)
The Hawks High Performance Program offers selected athletes who show, or have, the potential to become elite players the opportunity to train in small groups of up to 10 players per session. Participants will be challenged across the four pillars of training: physical, technical, tactical, and psychological. Each session is progressive and concludes with a small-sided match that highlights the session’s theme.
Ages 18 to Senior
LS PRO (U19+ Prospects & L2)
The introduction of our L2 team marks an important milestone, reflecting the growth and ambition of our club. It represents the final link in a well-established development pathway, giving our local players a clear, realistic opportunity to compete at the semi-professional level while proudly representing their region.
TEAM MEMBERS
Anton Makdah
Directeur Technique
Greg Riga
Directeur Technique Adjoint / Directeur de Programme Elite
