(Recommended for Ages 2–3.5)

The journey begins here—with toddlers and their caregivers side by side on the field. This 30-minute class introduces your child to movement, structure, and fun through our unique system built on repetition and routine. This class is deliberately designed to be the same every week, this systemized format has been tried and tested by Coach Adam for years. Repetition and routine are the most important things to build emotional safety for this age group and you can really see it click around 5-6 weeks into their first season! 

What to expect:

-A parent or guardian is actively involved the entire time.

-Coaches lead the class while you and your child follow together.

Activities focus on early developmental milestones: balance, agility, coordination, and listening.

Children begin to understand structure and classroom behavior—listening, waiting their turn, cleaning up, etc.

Soccer basics are introduced through imaginative games that disguise key skills like kicking, stopping, and dribbling the ball.

This stage isn't about performance—it’s about building comfort, confidence, and routine. Children typically remain in this phase for 12–18 months, progressing when they can confidently stay on the field without parental support.

(Recommended for Ages 3–4.5)

This is a big leap—your child is now ready to participate on their own. They’ve built enough mental and emotional independence to handle a structured class without a parent by their side. Keeping with our tried and tested systemized formula, now with more freedom! These classes are designed to repeat and build muscle memory in a safe format. 

What’s developing:

-Confidence in being part of a group setting without parental guidance.

-Dribbling and ball manipulation with different parts of the foot.

-Understanding instructions and transitioning between activities.

-Emotional regulation (though it's still developing—occasional field exits are normal!).

-Spatial awareness begins to emerge, and players learn how to move through cones, avoid others, and stay “in bounds.”

The goal in this stage is repetition, repetition, repetition—building consistent ball touches, body control, and early coordination in a fun and engaging environment. We focus on getting the ball to feel like an extension of their body.

(Recommended for Ages 4–5.5)

By this stage, your child is starting to manipulate the ball. They've built the motor skills to dribble, stop, and turn confidently. Now it’s time to introduce pressure, problem-solving, and some early competition. This level brings in new drills, games and challenges and really gets our athletes head in the game by varying the topic each week.

What we focus on:

-Dribbling with more speed and control

-Sharper directional changes and turns (inside/outside cuts, pullbacks)

-Navigating around pressure and recovering the ball after a loss

-Intro to passing and receiving with a partner

-Understanding that the ball can be “taken away”—a foundational lesson in defense

-Beginning to grasp teamwork through shared tasks

For many children, this stage introduces emotional challenges—sharing the ball, dealing with mistakes, and being part of a team instead of the center of attention. We guide them through these moments with patience, structure, and encouragement.

Each session ends with their first experience of a scrimmage, where we focus on simple direction and spacing (e.g., going toward the correct goal, staying in play). Expect a lot of crowding around the ball—it’s all part of the learning process!

(Recommended for Ages 5–7)

Now that players have a solid grip on the ball, we start teaching them to use it with purpose. This is where teamwork, passing lanes, and early tactical thinking come into play.

Key developments:

-Building passing accuracy and timing

-Awareness of space—where am I, where is my teammate, where is the goal?

-Playing with and around others (rather than chasing the ball as a group)

-Shooting with different parts of the foot and from different angles

-Continued development of foot skills—scissors, step-overs, L-turns, etc.

-Engaging in 1v1 play with both attacking and defending responsibilities.

-Coverage of ALL key aspects of the technical game. (Crossing, jockeying, tackling, variances of passing and shooting, first touch evolution etc)

Scrimmages now become a bigger part of the session. Players begin to understand the "flow" of a game—attack vs defense, spacing, and decision-making. Mistakes are frequent, but they are part of the learning curve as players gain more autonomy on the field.

(Recommended for Ages 7–9) and (Recommended for Ages 9-12)

This is where players begin to think about why they’re doing something, not just how. Tactical awareness begins to take root, and we can introduce more complex, layered skills within familiar concepts.

Focus areas:

-Expanding technical ability (e.g., shooting with laces, chipping, receiving with different surfaces)

-Introducing tactical choices (e.g., when to pass vs dribble)

-Problem-solving under pressure—reading defenders and making decisions quickly

-Micro-topics within each skill set (e.g., different types of finishes, turns, defensive stances)

-Understanding roles during scrimmages and small-sided games (attackers, defenders, midfielders)

At this stage, players are refining their technique and learning to apply it under game-like conditions. They're learning the structure of soccer and how their decisions impact the play around them.

We also emphasize mental growth—handling frustration, staying focused during drills, and learning from mistakes instead of fearing them.

Academy Levels (Invitation Only)

(Minimum two-year commitment to Soccer Routes)

This is the final stage before transitioning to club. Some players remain here for up to two years to ensure full readiness.

Intro to Academy

Players are technically sound with minimal errors. Now we begin layering in tactical complexity.

We focus on:

-Team shape and movement (e.g., pressing, triangles)

-Mental discipline and focus

-Game understanding beyond individual skill

Academy

At this stage, players are capable of grasping more advanced concepts and executing them as a team.

We focus on:

-Complex tactical play (pressing, scanning etc)

-Understanding roles and responsibilities in team settings

-Leadership and communication on the field

-Mental toughness and resilience

-Game management and strategic play

-Club-level readiness in both mindset and skill

Our philosophy: A player who is technically ready but not mentally prepared is at risk of burnout or dropout. We prioritize full player readiness—body and mind.