U4/U6 Age Group - Practice and Games
U4/6 Practice
U4/6 Practice
U4/6 Practice
Fun and movement is our foundation. Children will play freely, try, fail, and try again. Exploring the consequences of what they do and learn from their experiences. Having fun while learning at the same time! Processing information about their surroundings with their own unique interests and abilities.
We will not to focus on what they c
Fun and movement is our foundation. Children will play freely, try, fail, and try again. Exploring the consequences of what they do and learn from their experiences. Having fun while learning at the same time! Processing information about their surroundings with their own unique interests and abilities.
We will not to focus on what they can’t do, but rather on what they can do, currently, and what they might be able to achieve with a little encouragement. How? We limit rules and restrictions and focus on fun.
Fun is key, the ball is just a toy. Our primary goal, as coaches, is to help them learn soccer through discovery and to make it fun.
U4/U6 Games
U4/6 Practice
U4/6 Practice
3V3 Mixed gender teams
Games with no referee. No goal keepers.
No Headers
Four 6-8 minute quarters with no more than 2 minute water breaks in between.
Coach manages the game from the sideline, always ensuring proper respect of the rules. Coaches are encouraged to work together to ensure a safe and fair environment for all players. Score is n
3V3 Mixed gender teams
Games with no referee. No goal keepers.
No Headers
Four 6-8 minute quarters with no more than 2 minute water breaks in between.
Coach manages the game from the sideline, always ensuring proper respect of the rules. Coaches are encouraged to work together to ensure a safe and fair environment for all players. Score is not kept to prevent discouraging players.
No scores are recorded for competitions between teams under 12 years old. The love of the game and player development should prevail over the stress of results.
Parents
U4/6 Practice
Parents
No scores are recorded for competitions The love of the game and player development must prevail over the stress of results.
Parents will sit on the opposite
side of the players’ and coaches’ benches. Offering positive encouragement to our children. Trying not to give instructions (“kick it, pass it!) of any kind from the sidelines.
No scores are recorded for competitions The love of the game and player development must prevail over the stress of results.
Parents will sit on the opposite
side of the players’ and coaches’ benches. Offering positive encouragement to our children. Trying not to give instructions (“kick it, pass it!) of any kind from the sidelines.
Lets instill good sportsmanship. Encouraging after end of each game, everyone(players & coaches) shake hands.
U8/U10 AGE GROUP - PRACTICE AND GAMES
U8/U10 Practice
U8/U10 Practice
U8/U10 Practice
U8/U10 is a big jump from the previous age groups. The field is larger, and the playing format is different. Children are less focused on themselves as they become more concerned about others. They want to stand out and continue to grow. Stronger logical skills, allow coaches to provide simple yet structured team tactics. Compared to U4
U8/U10 is a big jump from the previous age groups. The field is larger, and the playing format is different. Children are less focused on themselves as they become more concerned about others. They want to stand out and continue to grow. Stronger logical skills, allow coaches to provide simple yet structured team tactics. Compared to U4/U6, players will have more responsibility since the number of players on the field has increased from 3v3 to 7v7 including goalkeepers. In training sessions, games will be the priority, with speed and endurance activities suited to the players’ stage of physical development.
U8/U10 Games
U8/U10 Practice
U8/U10 Practice
7v7 teams with goal keepers No Headers
25-minute halves, with no more than
10-minute halftime.
The goal is to ensure fair and safe play for players, applying the laws of the game and setting an example. Referee, will use teaching moments throughout the game to guide and support as they continue to develop their knowledge and understand
7v7 teams with goal keepers No Headers
25-minute halves, with no more than
10-minute halftime.
The goal is to ensure fair and safe play for players, applying the laws of the game and setting an example. Referee, will use teaching moments throughout the game to guide and support as they continue to develop their knowledge and understanding of the game and its rules.
Goal Keepers
The goalkeeper is not allowed to punt. They must begin play from the back with a pass along the ground, either with the feet or hands
Parents
U8/U10 Practice
Parents
No scores are recorded for competitions The love of the game and player development must prevail over the stress of results.
Parents should sit on the opposite
side of the players’ and coaches’ benches. Lets offer positive encouragement to our children. Please try not to give instructions (“kick it, pass it, etc.”) of any kind from the sidelines.