U4 SUPER HERO
PROGRAM
Philosophy on soccer for the 3-4 program
Short-term objectives: Learn soccer skills and tactics and have fun.
Long-term objectives: Learn all aspects of soccer in order to play on a team in future years. Soccer is a spot that requires teamwork along with individual ball control. Players have a set of skills that will need to be developed individually and then incorporated into game play. Coaching for this age group should focus on fundamental skills (ball skills) and decision making (tactics). Good fundamentals are maximized by using as many activities as possible with each player working with a ball. Good decision-making is maximized by using as many activities as possible employing small groups. Scrimmaging puts the whole game together and is fun. Players learn the most by playing. No player is expected to play the entire duration of the practice session which will last up to 45 minutes. All attempts will be made to get the player to be involved in equal playing time there are circumstances that can affect this goal:
– Age
– Emotional state
– Exhaustion/Physical well-being
Soccer, therefore, needs to be kept in perspective in the overall development of youth. They should play soccer because they want to, not because they feel forced.Good communication between parents and their child, and among the parents, player, and the coach, will help to foster a desire for the child to play and remain engaged. It is important to remember that the player is beginning their soccer experience and will develop as new skills are presented.
QUICK FACTS
Spring 2022:
The program will run Sunday's in the morning for the Spring 2022 season. The program will not take place on Mothers Day or Memorial Day weekend.
Players with 2018 and 2019 birth years are welcome to participate!
There will be stations that players rotate through to learn the various skills presented.
Players will need to have:
a size 3 ball
cleats
water bottle
Parents are asked to remain close to the activities but on the sideline to reduce distractions for children on the field.
Players are asked to wear their shirts provided while on the field to help maintain organization
Players will participate in skills and drills and at no time will be expected to play a soccer game for the entire duration of the session. As the program winds down there may be one station with "game like" experiences.
QUICK FACTS
Fall 2022:
The program will run Saturday's in the morning for the Fall 2022 season. The program will not take place on Labor Day or Columbus Day Weekend.
Players with 2019 birth year are welcome to participate to facilitate an age pure program!
There will be stations that players rotate through to learn the various skills presented.
Players will need to have:
a size 3 ball
cleats
water bottle
Parents are asked to remain close to the activities but on the sideline to reduce distractions for children on the field.
Players are asked to wear their shirts provided while on the field to help maintain organization
Players will participate in skills and drills and at no time will be expected to play a soccer game for the entire duration of the session. As the program winds down there may be one station with "game like" experiences.

SKILL OVERVIEW
Players participate in 45 minute sessions covering these skills and more
BASIC SKILL BUILDING
Starting from the beginning
DRIBBLING
Learn the basic dribbling skills and drills
BALL CONTROL
Learn how to move the ball around the field
SHOOTING SKILLS
Learn how to aim and score in the goal
AGILITY
Learn the field and how to move around the space
PASSING
Learn to pass and receive the ball