Discover and spread joy through the 4 pillars of development and growth.
Program: Recreational Grassroots
Age Group: U11 (Birth Year - 2014/2013)
Recreational Grassroots Soccer Program Overview:
Welcome to our Recreational Soccer Program, designed for young players in the U11 age group (Birth Year - 2014/2013). Our goal is to create a lively and exciting learning atmosphere for families. We emphasize skill development and aim to foster a genuine love for the beautiful game. Through our game-based curriculum, we encourage players to embrace mistakes, express creativity, and grow into confident and brave athletes. Player development is the heart of our program, guided by our 4 Pillars of Coaching.
Our 4 Pillars of Coaching:
1) Players experience fun: Emphasizing the joy of the game while instilling a strong work ethic.
2) Players connect through positive team spirit: Fostering camaraderie and teamwork through shared experiences.
3) Players demonstrate growth with positive coaching: Encouraging personal and skill development through positive reinforcement.
4) Player commitment increases when learning and improving is frequent: Nurturing a culture of continuous improvement and dedication to the sport.
Program Timeline:
The program spans approximately 10 weeks
Preseason in April
League play is Monday and Wednesday evenings
Phoenix FC -Classic Tournament: May 24 - 26, 2024
Technical Overview and Commitment:
Frequency: Two sessions per week, One day of Team Training & One Day for Game.
Session Duration: Training sessions last approximately 75 minutes & Games 75 minutes.
Match Play: 9v9 (8v8 plus Keeper)
League Participation:
We are proud members of the Phoenix Football Club (PFC) Recreation League, featuring:
Approximately 16 sessions (6 Training and 10 Games) for the season.
All sessions will be within Sherwood Park
Please note, at this age group, there is no Alberta Soccer Association provincial championship
Scores/standings are not kept.
Coaching:
Parents play a big role in our program, taking on the role of Head Coach & Assistant Coach in this program. Head Coaches will receive a rebate for their child's fee should they volunteer to coach for their child's team. Sessions will be provided each week. On Field support from our Technical Staff, Jr. Coaches, Jr. Tech and Program Director will also be given at sessions.
Equipment and Fees:
Your registration covers a team kit (jerseys, shorts, socks), training costs, field rental, team equipment, referee fees, coach rebate, ASA membership, and insurance.
Schedule and Changes:
Cancellations may occur due to bad weather, poor air quality and extreme heat. We will try to reschedule when we can on the same days as much as possible, but it's not always guaranteed