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Youth Soccer
Youth soccer is a great way for kids to stay active, make friends, and develop a lifelong love for the sport.
Player Positions: Similar to professional soccer, youth soccer has specific positions such as goalkeeper, defenders, midfielders, and forwards.
Development Focus: The primary goal of youth soccer is to develop players’ skills, understanding of the game, and physical fitness
Coaching and Training: Coaches in youth soccer are often volunteers, including parents and community members.
Youth Soccer 4-6
Our 4-6 youth soccer program is specifically designed for the beginner player. We place an emphasis on introducing players to the very basics of soccer in a high-energy, fun environment through interactive and imaginary games.
Practice: Monday nights at 5:30pm
Games: Saturday mornings starting at 9:00am
Goals
- SOCIAL: Grasp important life lessons such as the value of respecting their teammates and coaches, the significance of listening during instruction, and the importance of teamwork.
- PHYSICAL: Develop motor skills, balance, flexibility, and agility.
- PSYCHOLOGICAL: Be motivated and inspired by the sport of soccer through the encouraging and fun environment experienced within the program.
- TECHNICAL: Understand the very basics of soccer in regard to how their body interacts with the ball – dribbling through space, change of speed and direction, and kicking.
- TACTICAL: Know the most basic rules of the sport – to not use their hands, to understand the boundaries of the field, to become familiar with direction of play, and to become familiar with the concept of a game.
Recommended Gear
- Shin guards: All players are required to wear shin guards during all training and matches. Shin guards are to be worn underneath soccer socks.
- Cleats: All players are strongly encouraged to purchase cleats to wear in practice and matches.
- Water Bottle: All players should bring their own water to all practice and matches.
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Special Rate | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
09/02/24 - 10/26/24
|
$90 - $160 |
Registration Closed |
Youth Soccer 7-9
Our 7-9 program continues to teach all players the basics of the game in youth soccer. For instance, players will learn skills and rules of soccer by maximizing play through practices and games. We inspire players through a fun and skill-based style of play. Our coaches challenge players to excel at the sport. Our goal is that every player will develop a solid foundation in order to thrive, be creative, and find success on and off the field!
Evaluations: Our 7-9 year old soccer players will participate in an evaluation process during the 1st week to identify (or determine) the child’s skill level. We will use this process to try to create equal teams, if possible.
PRACTICE: Tuesday nights at 5:30 PM
GAMES: Saturday mornings starting at 10:00 AM
With an emphasis on fair play and safety first, the YMCA soccer programs are progressive with age-appropriate rules to help teach the game and keep it fun!
Goals
- SOCIAL: Grasp important life lessons such as the value of respecting their teammates and coaches, the significance of listening during instruction, and the importance of teamwork.
- PHYSICAL: Develop motor skills, balance, flexibility, and agility.
- PSYCHOLOGICAL: Be motivated and inspired by the sport of soccer through the encouraging and fun environment experienced within the program.
- TECHNICAL: Understand the very basics of soccer in regard to how their body interacts with the ball – dribbling through space, change of speed and direction, and kicking.
- TACTICAL: Know the most basic rules of the sport – to not use their hands, to understand the boundaries of the field, to become familiar with direction of play, and to become familiar with the concept of a game.
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Recommended Gear
- Shin guards: All players are required to wear shin guards during all training and matches. Shin guards are to be worn underneath soccer socks.
- Cleats: All players are strongly encouraged to purchase cleats to wear in practice and matches.
- Water Bottle: All players should bring their own water to all practice and matches.
Player Positions: Similar to professional soccer, youth soccer has specific positions such as goalkeeper, defenders, midfielders, and forwards.
Development Focus: The primary goal of youth soccer is to develop players’ skills, understanding of the game, and physical fitness
Coaching and Training: Coaches in youth soccer are often volunteers, including parents and community members.
Please Email [email protected] with any questions.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/1/24 | 10/26/24 | Online / Front Desk | $ 90.00 | $ 160.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Special Rate | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
09/02/24 - 10/26/24
|
$90 - $160 |
Registration Closed on 09/04/2024 |