Lil'Kickers

Lil' Kickers (18mos-9yrs)

Lil' Kickers is a nationally renowned, non-competitive child development soccer program for boys and girls ages 18 months to 9 years. This program introduces children to the concept of soccer, while also developing movement and interaction skills. In fact, we don't just teach soccer to kids - we use soccer as a tool to teach kids about life. Classes and camps are all year long, enrollment is always open and all classes are pro-rated. During summer we may offer outdoor classes at select locations.

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Download 2013 Fall Schedule (Updated 07/25/2013)

Class Descriptions:

Bunnies (18 - 24 Months) - Parent & Child Classes

Bunnies classes are a fun introduction to the Lil' Kickers program. Toddlers and parents explore basic soccer and movement skills together. Classes include parachute activities, bubbles, lots of goal scoring, and the famous cone towers!

- Bunnies classes are 50 minutes long

- Parent participation is required

- The ratio for Bunnies classes is 15:1 w/parents on the field

Thumpers (2-3 Years) - Parent & Child Classes

Parents and kids, led by one of our instructors, play organized games together to develop listening skills, balance, ball skills and foot-eye coordination. Thumpers is the ideal next step for Bunnies veterans who are not yet old enough for the Hoppers level, and a perfect introduction to Lil' Kickers for new players.

- Thumpers classes are 50 minutes long

- Parent participation is required

- The ratio for Thumpers classes is 12:1 w/parents on the field

Cottontails (2.5-3.5 Years) - Parent & Child Classes

Cottontails is a class designed for children who are ready for more of a challenge than a Thumpers class, but who are not quite ready to be on the field without a parent or caregiver. The Cottontails curriculum is designed to build fundamental skills such as balance, coordination, and ball skills. Cottontails classes also offer another component-helping your child build a sense of independence. As children progress through the session and become ready for more independence, parents can choose to transition to a less active role in the class, helping prepare the child to transition to the next level.

- Cottontails classes are 50 minutes long

- The ratio for Cottontails is 12:1 w/parents on the field

Hoppers (3 & 4 Years) - Beginning

Three and four year-olds get a fast-paced, fun exposure to the most popular sport in the world. Classes focus on foot-eye coordination, dribbling, scoring and balance. Hoppers classes will also introduce the concepts of teamwork and cooperation. Hoppers will not play any competitive soccer games.

- Hoppers classes are 50 minutes long

- The ratio for Hoppers classes is 7:1

Jackrabbits (3 & 4 Years) - Intermediate

Jackrabbits is a class designed for three and four year-olds who have either taken a session of Hoppers or have other soccer experience. Jackrabbits classes will focus on more complex ball skills (trapping and passing). Some small-sided, non-competitive soccer games will be introduced.

- Jackrabbits classes are 50 minutes long

- The ratio for Jackrabbits is 7:1

Big Feet (5 & 6 years) - Beginning

Big Feet classes are for five and six year-olds who have not played soccer before. These classes concentrate on giving beginning kids a set of basic soccer skills (dribbling, passing, trapping, scoring) and some confidence on the field. Kids will be introduced to the ideas of sportsmanship and team play. Kids will play some small-sided, non-competitive soccer games to help prepare them for Micro Classes.

- Big Feet classes are 50 minutes long

- The ratio for Big Feet classes is 12:1

Micro 4/5 6/7 8/9 Class

Micro Classes are developmental and non-competitive for intermediate kids ages 4-9 years designed to enhance individual and team skills, with an emphasis on fun and safety. Micro Classes are for kids who have played soccer before either in Lil' Kickers or another program.

Format

- 50 minutes of class time with 15-20 minutes of instruction and 20-25 minutes of scrimmaging

- Teams will field no more than four players at a time

- Everyone gets equal playing time

- There will be no goalies

- We will not keep score or league standings

- Micro Classes are 50 minutes long

- The ratio for Micro Class is 12:1

Micro Advanced (6-9 Years) - Advanced

Micro Advanced Classes introduce more complex soccer tactics and skills. The smaller student to teacher ratio allows for an increased level of individual instruction. Children are taught new team concepts and individual skills, and are challenged to apply them in the scrimmage at the end of each class. The Micro Advanced Class is the highest level of the Lil' Kickers program and is very popular for kids who love soccer.