The spring U8 program is designed to the bridge the gap between fall second grade soccer and the U09 fall travel program and better prepares young players for competitive soccer. The program operates under the guidance of professional trainers and consists of weekly clinics, practices, and small side games. The program focuses on teaching fundamental skill development while introducing participants to critical elements of competitive soccer – basic tactics, good sportsmanship and working with coaches and teammates.

 

During the initial weeks of the program, players are evaluated and sorting into balanced teams. This ensures that all participants receive a uniform curriculum when competitive and tactical elements are introduced through small-sided matches during the later stages of the program. There are two training sessions per week, on Friday afternoon for 75 minutes and on Saturday morning for 90 minutes, for each gender. At the end of the program all players will receive a written evaluation on their skills and how their skills are utilized in competitive situations.

 

This program is intended for, but is not exclusive of, those who are considering trying out for travel soccer in the late spring. In order to maximize training efficiency the number of participants in the program may be limited. To be eligible for the program, players must either be born between 8/1/99 and 7/31/00 or who will be entering the third grade in the fall of 2008.

 

Spring U8 2008 Program Dates and Times

 

WHO:              All interested players born between 8/1/99 and 7/31/00 or who will be entering the third grade in the fall of 2008.

DATES:            Fridays, April 4^th, 11^th, 18^th, 25^th, May 2^nd, 9^th, 16^th, 30^th

 

TIMES:            Girls – Fri. @ 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm

                                    Sat. @ 10:00 am to 11:30 am

 

                        Boys – Fri. @ 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm

                                    Sat. @ 8:30 am to 10:00 am

 

WHERE:           Washington Elementary

 

 

 

 

* All participants will take part in an end-of-season mini-Tournament on Sat., May 31^st. Times are subject to change for this day only.