PreK Group:
Open to Preschool Age Players born in 2019 (who are not yet in Kindergarten) AND Players born in 2020.
- Maximum number of Players in this group: 24 Players
- We will need approximately 6 coaches/parent volunteers for this group.
- Our PeeWee Group includes players who are born in 2019 (but not yet in Kindergarten) -AND- preschool players who were born 2020.
- We provide an introduction to basic soccer skills – ball familiarity, dribbling, kicking, and basic rules of the game.
- Players will practice in small groups completing several fun drill/game activities at the start of the session.
- Each week, our session will conclude with a brief small-sided game (3 v 3 format).
- All players will receive a soccer uniform which includes a Soccer Jersey, Shorts, and matching Socks.
- Coaches: NO COACHING or SOCCER EXPERIENCE IS NEEDED! Coaches will receive a practice plan packet which contains weekly session plans for the practice portion of our session.
Kindergarten Group: Players who are CURRENTLY in KINDERGARTEN
- Maximum number of Players in this group: 32 Players
- We will need approximately 8 coaches/parent volunteers for this group.
- Our Kindergarten Group includes players who are currently in Kindergarten
- We provide an introduction to basic soccer skills – ball familiarity, dribbling, kicking, and basic rules of the game.
- Players will practice with their team completing several fun drill/game activities at the start of the session.
- Each week, our session will conclude with a small-sided game (4 v 4 format).
- Players will be assigned to formal teams and practice/play with their teammates.
- All players will receive a soccer uniform which includes a Soccer Jersey, Shorts, and matching Socks.
- Coaches: NO COACHING or SOCCER EXPERIENCE IS NEEDED! Coaches will receive a practice plan packet which contains weekly session plans for the practice portion of our session.
First & Second Grade: Players who are in 1st & 2nd Grade
- Maximum Number of Players: 40 (4 teams of 10 players)
- Each team will require TWO coaches
- Our 1st/2nd Grade Players work on skills such as dribbling, passing, shooting, and teamwork
- Players will also be introduced to new skills including throw-ins and passing
- Players practice during the first portion of each session and play a small-sided game during the second portion of the session.
- Games are played in a 4 v 4 or 5 v 5 Format
- Goalies are NOT used in this age group.
- All players will receive a soccer uniform which includes a Soccer Jersey, Shorts, and matching Socks.
- Coaching: Coaching experience is NOT required for this age group. We will give you materials to make instruction easier.
- Coaches will receive a packet of sample drills and activities, along with a suggestion of which skills to incorporate each week.
Third and Fourth Grade Group: Players who are currently in 3rd & 4th Grade
- Maximum Number of Players: 48 (4 Teams of 12)
- Each team will require TWO coaches
- Our 3rd & 4th Grade Players continue to work on enhancing their skills (i.e. dribbling, passing, shooting, and teamwork).
- Goalies, along with offensive/defensive field positions are introduced at this level.
- Games are played in a 6 v 6 or 7 v 7 Format
- Players practice during the first portion of each session and play a small-sided game during the second portion of the session.
- All players will receive a soccer uniform which includes a Soccer Jersey, Shorts, and matching Socks.
- Sample practice activities will be provided along with links to websites that contain drills/activities
- Coaches will be instructed to teach/introduce certain targeted skills throughout the season.
Fifth & Sixth Grade Group: Players Currently in 5th & 6th Grade
- Each team should have TWO coaches
- Maximum of 12 Players per Team (48 players total)
- Our Group Four Players continue to develop dribbling, passing, field positioning, and teamwork
- Players practice during the first portion of each session and play a small-sided game during the second portion of the session.
- All players will receive a soccer uniform which includes a Soccer Jersey, Shorts, and matching Socks.
- Games are played in a 6 v 6 Format
- Sample practice activities will be provided along with links to websites that contain drills/activities
Middle School Group (Open to Players in 7th through 9th Grade):
- We will need at least TWO Coaches for this age group.
- We will need a minimum of 18-20 Registered Players are needed to run this program. (A maximum of 24 players will be accepted)
- Our 7th, 8th, & 9th Grade Players participate in warm-up/drill-based activities followed by pick-up style games.
- Each week new ‘game teams’ are formed based on player participation/attendance and a small-sided game will be played with the players in attendance. (pick-up style format)
- All players will receive a soccer uniform which includes a Soccer Jersey, Shorts, and matching Socks.
High School Group (Open to Players in 10th through 12th Grade):
- We will need ONE-TWO Coaches for this age group.
- We will need a minimum of 14 Registered Players in order to run this program. (A maximum of 24 players will be accepted).
- Our High School Players participate in a brief warm-up activity followed by pick-up style games.
- Each week new ‘game teams’ are formed based on player participation/attendance and a small-sided game will be played with the players in attendance.
- Games will be played in a 5 v 5 or 6 v 6 Format.
- All players will receive a NPSSSA Player t-shirt.
- Pinnies will be used to designate game teams each week.