The development program is for players U5-U9.  Your age group is determined by your birthdate.

• U5 (2020)  players have one 45min practice per week.
• U6 (2019) players have one 60 min practice per week
• U7 (2018) players have two 60min practice per week.

We try to have a 5:1 player to coach ratio. The goal of this program is first and foremost FUN!  Players will be involved in activities that help develop physical literacy as well as soccer skills.  At the younger ages, it is imperative that players feel comfortable with a soccer ball in the soccer environment, and develop strong balance and agility.  Soccer is merely the medium in which these skills are introduced.

Occasionally and for a limited amounts of time, the focus will be on a mini-game environment.  The goal of mini games is not to develop positions or the competitiveness of the game setting but to enjoy the basic game itself.

Players begin to gain familiarity with the sport and learn basic ball-handling and passing skills by U7. There is no official league play with a set game schedule or standings.  Again, the key to this age group is FUN and physical literacy.

 

SPACE IS LIMITED IN ALL SPRING PROGRAMS AND WILL BE ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS.