Mccarren Park, Mon 3:15pm for 4&5yrs

Classes are built around play and games disguising the learning aspect. This format encourages more engagement from the class resulting in better participation. 

 What will my soccer star learn?  

Our coaches will lead them through a series of organized mini games that help to develop listening skills, balance, running, playing as a group, basic ball skills and foot-eye coordination. In this class in particular, they will start to play 1v1s and scrimmage as a team.  

I've been playing in the 3yr class, what will we learn now?  

The 4&5 year old classes focus on 1v1’s and scrimmaging! Drills and games in these classes will help the soccer player learn to score goals while their opponent is trying to take the ball away from them.  

Will they pay attention and be able to do all drills on the first class? 

Every single child is different! Some students get it right away and others need a little bit more time to get used to the game, and to our coaches (new faces they may not recognize)! Once they become accustomed to the routine and to our coaches they will pay attention more and more as the weeks progress.  

Cognitive mental development in 4&5yr olds  

Young players at this stage have short attention spans. They are starting to understand visual instructions, but they tend to do better with concrete demonstrations of what they are expected to do. While many are still "parallel playing" and unaware of team dynamics like passing and group movement, they are starting to become aware of one another and the fact that other people have ideas and emotions.  

Kids at this age are beginning to become more cautious. They understand there are things in the world that can cause pain and they proceed accordingly. They have wonderful imaginations and can be super spontaneous and creative.

Do parents need to be involved?
Nope, you can sit back and cheer them on from the sidelines!

Parent attendance required (not drop off) - Please note all classes are not drop off classes. Parents/carers/guardians will be required to stay for the duration of the class.