Minor Soccer

The first introduction to soccer our under 4 players receive is through the Grassroots
Program.These first three stages of the Long Term Development Program are built around
small-sided games. Scores are not kept and there are no league standings. Active Start, for
U4-U5 emphasizes fun, rather than technique and activities change frequently in order to
maintain interest. FUNdamentals for U6-U8 introduces basic skills and includes fun
exercises with lots of movement. Learn To Train for U9-U12 recognizes that players are
developing a greater understanding of the game and their role in relation to a team.


With the onset of adolescence,the games become more competitive;recording
scores and league standings become a part of the game.Training To Train for U11-U15
females and U12-U15 males teaches more advanced soccer skills, while introducing
concepts like mental preparation, goal setting and coping with winning and losing. Players
then progress to the next level,Training To Compete, for U15/U19 females and U16-U20
males.Tactical awareness, discipline and mental toughness are developed and the game
format mimics adult play. Currently our youth program ends at the U17 age level, with a
number of players moving on to senior play in recreational, intermediate and senior leagues.

Minor Soccer Programs