Mini Soccer Program Overview
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2014-07-09T12:32:52+00:00
Loudoun Soccer Is Proud To Offer Its Unique & Exceptional
MINI SOCCER PROGRAM
The Mini Soccer Program (Minis) is designed to teach basic soccer skills to our youngest players.
Launched in 1996, the program consists primarily of sessions held on Saturdays, led by professional trainers at six convenient locations: Ashburn, Brambleton, Leesburg, Purcellville, South Riding, and Sterling. It is organized as two separate divisions: Micros (Pre-Schoolers) and Minis (Pre-K and Kindergarten).
Sessions consist of developmentally appropriate activities and a philosophy summed up in one word: FUN! The Mini Soccer Program is structured and designed specifically for the youngest player to receive more touches on the ball in activities that incorporate movement – which increases enjoyment and participation. Creating a safe and positive environment is critical so that players can learn the game of soccer and develop their passion for the sport.
It is Loudoun Soccer’s intention to provide an extremely FUN, non-stressful environment for the players which will build your child’s confidence and instill a love of the game.
Families register their players into one of the following age groups and programs for the Spring 2019 season based on their expected Kindergarten enrollment date:
Anticipated
Kindergarten
Enrollment |
Oldest Date
of Birth |
Youngest Date
of Birth |
Select the
following
Age Group |
Fall 2021 |
05/01/2015 |
04/01/2016 |
Micro Pre School (age 3) |
Fall 2020 |
05/01/2014 |
12/31/2015 |
Micro Pre School (age 4) |
Fall 2019 |
05/01/2013 |
12/31/2014 |
Minis Pre-K |
Fall 2018 |
05/01/2012 |
12/31/2013 |
Minis Kindergarten |
- Available as 7 week programs in Fall and in Spring
- Saturday sessions: 45 minutes of soccer-related activities emphasizing movement exercises with and without the ball, led by professional trainers
- Volunteer coaches needed – communicate details to the team, and assist the professional trainers while learning along side them
- Co Ed teams
- End of Season Participation Award provided
- Available as 7 week programs in Fall and in Spring
- Saturday sessions: 55 minutes – 20-25 minutes of soccer-related activities emphasizing movement exercises with and without the ball, then 25-30 minutes of informal 3v3 “games”
- First three weeks of season are led by professional trainers
- Volunteer coaches needed – communicate details to the team, and assist the professional trainers while learning along side them, and take over the sessions in the last four weeks of the season
- Co Ed teams
- End of Season Participation Award provided
- Available as 7 week programs in Fall and in Spring
- Teams meet twice per week:
- Weeknight session (Mon-Fri) in the early evening, led by a volunteer coach
- Saturday session: 55 minutes – 20-25 minutes of soccer-related activities, then 25-30 minutes of informal 3v3 “games.” The first three weeks are led by professional trainers.
- Volunteer coaches needed – communicate details to the team, and assist the professional trainers while learning along side them, and take over the sessions in the last four weeks of the season
- Teams are typically single gender (boys and girls are separate) except for communities with lower enrollment, where teams may be Co Ed.
- End of Season Participation Award provided
For more information on the soccer season, visit http://www.loudounsoccer.com/mini/
Coaching young children in their first soccer experience can be a very rewarding. All coaches are welcome – regardless of your soccer knowledge or experience, or your experience working with children.
All volunteer coaches are provided with equipment and support – from the professional trainers who can answer your questions at the field and serve as role models for you to follow once you lead your team’s sessions, to the online Coaching Education Resource Center found on this website, and the pre-season clinics the club hosts to start each season.
It is our sincere hope that while we are instilling a love for soccer in your child, we are also instilling it in you.
For more information on coaching in this program, visit http://www.loudounsoccer.com/mini/coaches/