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 development, mentorship, and support he now strives to give others.

Soccer wasn’t just a sport for Jordan — it became purpose. During a time when life felt uncertain and heavy, coaching brought clarity, joy, and direction. What started as a way to give back quickly grew into a mission: build a space where players of all backgrounds, ages, and abilities feel welcomed, supported, and challenged to grow.

From that vision, JStarz Training was born.


Built by Passionate Coaches, Powered by Community

JStarz is fueled by a team of like-minded, passionate, trained coaches from diverse backgrounds around the world — united by a love for football and a belief that the game should be accessible to everyone.

We proudly support:

  • Players starting soccer for the first time
  • Athletes returning to the game after time away
  • Overlooked B, A, and AA level players
  • Goalkeepers seeking specialized support
  • Youth and adults rebuilding confidence
  • Families looking for positive, healthy environments

Our sessions feel less like rigid training and more like a family gathering — where you’re free to learn, laugh, nutmeg (and get nutmegged), make mistakes, and be pushed toward your potential in a safe, encouraging space.


What We Do

If it involves a soccer ball, we do it.

  • Private 1-on-1 & Duo Training
  • Small Groups & Team Sessions
  • Strength & Conditioning
  • Community Recreation Games
  • Camps & Tournaments
  • Birthday Parties
  • School & Community Programs

Whether you need backyard training for your child, want to improve speed and stamina, are returning from injury, looking for mentorship, or trying to bring soccer to your community — special requests are always welcome.


Our Mission

Our goal goes beyond improving soccer skills.

We aim to:

  • Grow the game across Halifax and Nova Scotia
  • Develop confident players and passionate people
  • Create opportunities for volunteering, mentorship, and employment
  • Bring more trained, certified coaches into the game
  • Connect communities through football

Soccer — fútbol — is the ultimate equalizer. At JStarz, you’ll meet people who look like you, sound like you, and also those who don’t — and that’s the beauty of it.

The JStarz Mentality

We’re built on hustle, creativity, and the mindset to fail fast, learn faster.

No politics. No ego. Just soccer — for life.

When you support JStarz, you’re supporting something bigger than training. You’re helping us bring opportunity, joy, and connection to more people through the beautiful game.


Thank You

We wouldn’t be here without trust, belief, and shared passion.

A heartfelt thank you to:

Zach Stevenson, Marvin Okello, and our entire incredible coaching team

Our volunteers, families, players, and supporters

And every parent who trusted us with their child’s journey

Train more. Save more. Develop more.

At JStarz, you’re not just joining an academy —

you’re joining a community of football lovers. ⚽