Lil' Kickers Child Development Program
Lil' Kickers (ages 18 months - 9 years)
(18-24 months, parent/child class)
Toddlers and parents explore basic soccer and movement activities to develop gross motor skills. Classes include parachute activities, bubbles, lots of goal scoring and the famous cone towers! Class is 40 minutes, once a week, with a child-to-coach ratio of 15:1
(25-35 months, parent/child class)
Parents and kids, led by one of our coaches, play organized games together to develop listening skills, balance, ball skills, and foot-eye coordination. Thumpers is the ideal next step for veteran bunnies who are not yet old enough for the Hoppers level, and a perfect introduction to Lil' Kickers for new players who are just barely 3 years old. Class is 40 minutes, once a week, with a child-to-coach ratio of 12:1
(3-4 year-old beginner)
Three and four year-olds get a fast-paced, fun exposure to the most popular sport in the world. Classes focus on foot-eye coordination, dribbling, scoring and balance. Hoppers classes will also introduce the concepts of teamwork and cooperation. Hoppers will not play any competitive soccer games. Classes are 50 minutes, once a week, with a child-to-coach ratio of 7:1
(3-4 year-old intermediate)
Jackrabbits is a class designed for 3 and 4 year-olds who have either completed the hoppers level or have other soccer experience. Jackrabbits classes will focus on more complex ball skills (trapping and passing). some small-sided soccer games will be introduced, as well as one-ball oriented games to prepare them for the transition into Micro Leagues. Classes are 50 minutes, once a week, with a child-to-coach ratio of 7:1
(5-6 year-old beginner)
Big Feet classes are for 5 and 6 year-olds who have not played soccer before. Big Feet will develop basic skills such as dribbling,passing, trapping, scoring as well as be introduced to the ideas of sportsmanship and team play. Kids will play some small-sided soccer games and be encouraged to progress into MIcro Leagues. Classes are 50 minutes, once a week, with a child-to-coach ratio of 12:1
(4-9 year-olds with experience)
Micro Leagues are non-competitive, developmental leagues for kids 4-9 years designed to enhance individual and team skills with an emphasis on fun and safety. Micro Leagues are for children who have prior soccer experience. Classes are 50 minutes, once a week , 30 minutes instruction, 20 minute scrimmage, with a child-to-coach ratio of 12:1
(6-8 year-olds, Clinical)
Children in these classes will be introduced to more complex soccer tactics and skills. Our curriculum is designed by licensed coaches and child development professionals. Combining a small child-to-coach ratio of 8:1 with a challenging curriculum results in a rewarding soccer experience.
