Developmental Program

The Developmental Program is for the youngest players, age 3 to 7 years of age, where the core focus is on the development of skills and fun. Parents function as volunteer soccer coaches. Coaching clinics are offered by the club to any coach wishing to increase their knowledge of the game. We currently offer 2 age groups in this program:

·         U5 (under 5 years of age)

·         U7 (under 7 years of age )

·         Players are grouped by birth year, as designated by the United States Youth Soccer (USYS) Player Development Initiative.  

U5 Structure

·         Gender: Coed

·         Location: Avona Field

·         Day / Time: 1 soccer practice per week at time determined by coach. A schedule with specific dates and station assignments will be posted prior to the start of the season.

·         Season Length: Typically 8 to 9 weeks with 1 session per week.

·         Session structure and break down: Session lasts 1 hour

U7 Structure

·         Gender: Coed

·         Location:

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o    Team Practice and Games: Avona or Chrinergy Fields

·         Day / Time: 2-3 soccer events week. A schedule with specific dates will be posted prior to the start of the season.

·         Season Length: Typically 10 weeks

·         Session structure and break down: Sessions last 60-75 minutes

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o    Practice: 8 to 10 over the course of the season. Practice time and day of the week chosen by individual team's head coach.

·         Game:

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o    6-8 over the course of the season

o    Saturdays

o    Games will follow EPYSA guidelines