MICRO U04 to U08
Our program is based on the Canadian Soccer Association’s Long-Term Player Development Plan. Our goals are to meet the needs of all players and ensure that children enjoy the game while developing their skills.
The overall goal of the Micro program is to encourage young players to love soccer.
Sessions will last 50 minutes during which a technical skill with a ball and an important rule of the game will be taught. A 20-minute game against an opponent will follow (except for U04, who are not divided into teams).
The full program will run from late May to late August or early September. A few fun tournaments will be organized to highlight the atmosphere of the game and encourage camaraderie between players and teams.
U4
- The “Active Start” stage of soccer begins in U04, where we focus on an active lifestyle by introducing children to soccer-related games and activities to develop their gross motor skills.
- The U04 category are not divided into teams.
- For the U04 groups, 1 parent is required to accompany each child onto the field.
U5 to U6
- Then, in U05 and U06, we begin introducing the “FUNdamentals” of soccer and team spirit where the players are introduced to various drills and a 3v3 game format to develop their soccer abilities and skills.
- Focus on enjoyment and building self-confidence.
U7 to U8
- Finally, with the U07 and U08 groups, we take development a step further by focusing on mastering the “fundamentals” of the game with the introduction of more complex exercises and a 5-on-5 game format, while maximizing playing time with the ball.
- Designed to provide an enriching and continuous experience in the discovery of soccer. The U7-U8 program is a continuation of the U4-U6 program. The goal is for players to have fun while developing their skills.