The Soccer FUN-damentals Program is designed for 4 to 5 year olds who have  had some exposure to soccer, ideally in our Parents and Tots Program.  Although experience is preferred, it is possible for a player to begin in this stage.  This transitional program continues to focus on development of gross motor and soccer skills while gradually introducing players to match play.  Players are no longer required to have their parent participate but the coach to player ratio is still very high.

 

Each Tuesday session will have a combination of skill exercises and activities in the beginning with some scrimmage or match conditions on Fridays.  Early in the season, 1v1 competition building to 2v2 and possibly 3v3 depending on the group.  As in all our Player Development Programs, the most important goal of Soccer FUN-damentals is making sure the players have fun and enjoy it. Tuesday sessions will begin right after school for parents convenience while Friday match nights will begin later so parents can join us to watch their children play.

 

The skill of dribbling is the main focus of this program. Players are encouraged to dribble their ball at every opportunity even if not always successful. Crusader FC believes that players who are comfortable with their ball and are confident to dribble wiil truly enjoy the game as they develop and move up the ranks in soccer.