U7 Boys

U7-U8 FUNDAMENTALS - INDOOR 2017-2018 PROGRAM OUTLINE

For Who?

• U7 - Players Born January 1, 2011 v Dec 31, 2011 (Gender Specific play)
• U8 - Players Born January 1, 2010 v Dec 31, 2010 (Gender Specific play)
• In the case of low enrollment then U7 and U8 will combine (Gender Specific)

Philosophy - "Me and My Friend"

To give players the opportunity to develop their movement ABC's and learn the basics of the game while emphasizing FUN, cooperation, and maximum time on the ball.

To develop player’s individual relationship with the ball, to want it, how to find it, deal with it, feel comfortable with it, keep it close. We will encourage all players to dribble and “stay on the ball” during activities and play.

The main focus is individual development, ball mastery and physical literacy, whilst beginning to learn to cooperate with a teammate

Coaching

Volunteer coaches are appointed for the season, and are supported on a regular basis by the SPDSA Technical Department.  Head coaches will receive a $100 credit towards their child’s registration, upon submission of required team information and a valid Criminal Record Check to the SPDSA by the specified deadline, and once team equipment has been returned at the end of the season.  Only one head coach per team is eligible for the credit.

In-service coaching workshops will be held before and during the season.

The best qualities for a coach of this age player are

1. Patience
2. Good humor.
3. Clearly understand the capabilities and limitations of this age and appreciate the power of learning by watching.
4. Ability to demonstrate basic ball mastery skills.

Planting the seed of passion for soccer is the most important goal in this age group. All players must be active during activities and equal amounts of playing time given during activities and games

Only registered team officials and players are allowed on the field, benching area, change rooms or in the hallways. Parents not volunteering, will be able to enjoy the games from the stands only.

Program Structure

Practices will be provided based on the availability of facilities. Two or more teams will share the gym space depending on the size of the gym.

Age and stage appropriate session plans will be provided electronically throughout the season to all coaches.

Game Structure

• 1 game per week at Millennium Place. 5v5 (4v4 plus a sweeper keeper).
• 10 minute warm up (all players with a ball), 2x20 minute halves (5 minute half time)

Game management,

• No scores to be kept. Equal playing time for all players.
• When the ball goes out of bounds, restart with a pass-in or dribble in (NO THROW INS).
• No emphasis on team concepts or positions. Players should be encouraged to not fear having the ball, to be creative and to take chances.
• Don’t punish mistakes. Don’t play safe. Don’t make winning the key

The Season

• Season length 16 weeks, starting October 21st and ending February 27th
• No sessions, October 31st, December 25th, January 1st and February 19th 

Days/Nights of Play

• Girls play Monday with alternate day Sunday
• Boys play Wednesday with alternate day Sunday
• Practices will be Saturday

Registration and Fees

• Registration is completed online.
• Early Bird by August 31, 2017 - $225.00
• Regular by September 18, 2017 - $250.00
• *Late after September 18, 2017 - $275.00

Fee includes uniform (jersey, shorts, socks). Players are required to have their own shin pads and indoor shoes.

*Please note that registrations received after September 18 may have players put on a waitlist, dependent on the programs availability.

Register Online