Resource person: Dawn Goulart

Location: St. Jude's FC Dome | 6750 Mississauga Rd, Mississauga, ON, L5N 2L3

Description:

For boys and girls born in 2017 (age 7).

Why: Provide early opportunities for children to learn basic soccer elements.

Run By: Academy Coaches

Coaching Program: Training in Physical Literacy and familiarity with the ball.

• Physical - Develop the ABCs of movement: agility, balance, coordination and speed, as well as running, jumping, twisting, kicking, throwing and catching.
• Technical - Movement exercises/games designed to promote a feel for the ball: gaining ball control in receiving passes, dribbling, passing less than 25m, kicking the ball forward, and shooting on goal.
• Tactical - Small children are egocentric - playing the ball is the most important objective. However, they now need to be introduced to cooperation between players. They gain understanding of the game through playing situations.
• Mental - Basic awareness of environment to build game intelligence and decision-making.
• Game Structure - 5v5 with small nets

At this stage, individual player development is paramount. Coaches will create a stimulating learning environment where the atmosphere is Freedom and Fun

Price: $0.00 Taxes not included

Required age: 7 - 7 as of 12/31/2024

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