We still prioritize fun and lots of time on the ball, but now introduce passing games in pairs, partner challenges, and dynamic team-based activities that get kids moving and thinking. Coaches structure practices with intentional progressions—starting simple and building up to small-sided scrimmages that feel like the real game.

By this stage, players are becoming more aware of the game around them—and that’s when things get really fun. At this level, we begin to introduce teamwork, movement off the ball, and more structured play—all while keeping things playful and pressure-free.

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U8 - Building Confidence Through Team Play

🧍‍♂️ Teamwork begins—kids learn to play with and support teammates

 🧠 Recognizing space, timing, and where the ball is going

 🦶 Improved dribbling, passing, and basic striking

 ⚽ Fun, small-sided games that bring out creativity and confidence

 👏 Encouragement to try new things and make decisions on their own

✅ Keep things moving with short, engaging activities 

✅ Teach important soccer habits like dribbling with both feet, intentional first touches, and facing the field

✅ Use fun games to build real technical and decision-making skills

what we will do...

Our goal at this age is to help kids build confidence, connect with teammates, and get even more comfortable expressing themselves through the game.

Here’s what your child will experience:

 🚫 Long lines or long lectures

 🚫 Pressure to “perform”

 🚫 Standing around waiting for turns

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We guide players through more structured practices that introduce both technical skills and simple tactical concepts in fun, easy-to-grasp ways. Players learn how to think the game, not just play it. Training is dynamic and includes warm-ups, skill-building, and small-sided games that mimic real match scenarios.

At this stage, players are starting to think a little more about how and why things happen on the field—and that opens up a whole new level of play! From supporting teammates to learning basic tactics, kids in this age group are building confidence, sharpening their skills, and taking more responsibility both on and off the field.

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U10 - Skills, Strategy & Team Identity Begin to Take Shape

🤝 Playing as a team and supporting each other on the field

🧠 Beginning tactical awareness—like “Why did I pass here?” or “How can we win the ball back?”

⚽ More advanced dribbling, passing, and shooting with purpose

🧤 Optional opportunities to explore goalkeeping in rotation

🏃‍♀️ Faster, more fluid movement as their coordination improves

✅ Let kids explore multiple positions and roles

✅ Encourage smart decision-making and independence

✅ Create space for players to grow their love for the game while building strong fundamentals

what we will do...

This is where players start to identify as part of a team, take pride in their progress, and begin seeing the big picture of the game—without losing the fun that made them fall in love with soccer in the first place.

Here’s what your player will work on:

 🚫 Long lectures or complicated formations

🚫 Making mistakes feel like failures

🚫 Repetitive lines, laps, or kids standing around

what we won't do

what we will do:

Sessions focus on building confidence through repetition, decision-making, and small group play. Coaches progress from individual work to group tactics, always ending practice with small-sided games that mirror real match scenarios. Mistakes are encouraged, and progress is celebrated.

At this age, players are starting to truly care about how they play. They’re asking better questions, recognizing patterns in the game, and becoming more driven to improve—and our job is to help nurture that curiosity while keeping soccer fun and rewarding.

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U12 - Confidence, Creativity & Team Strategy

⚽ Building real skill in dribbling, passing, shooting, and controlling the ball out of the air

 🧠 Thinking tactically—how to defend, keep possession, and make smart plays

 🧤 Trying out positions (including goalkeeper!) to find their strengths

 🤝 Working together as a team—learning about positioning and shape in games

 🏃‍♂️ Beginning to put speed, coordination, and timing together

✅ Encourage creative decision-making on the field

✅ Provide real tools to help them problem-solve and grow

✅ Focus on making every kid feel seen, capable, and part of the team

what we will do...

At this age, soccer becomes more than a game—it becomes a place where players start to take ownership of their learning, deepen friendships, and build skills that stick with them for life.

Here’s what your player will work on:

🚫 Long lines and boring laps

🚫 Strict formations or shouting instructions all game

🚫 Making players feel like mistakes are failures

what we won't do

what we will do: