Pre-Travel Development Program (Ages 4-7)
This program is run by experienced Northampton Soccer coaches with support from parent volunteers and high school players. This fun program teaches beginning soccer skills for players ages 4-7, with an emphasis on skill building and game dynamics.
Typical sessions include instruction on dribbling, passing, and shooting, followed by drills where players keep moving and get many touches on the ball. We usually finish each session with small field 3v3 or 4v4 games in which coaches use teachable moments to further explain the game. This program is the ground floor of Northampton Soccer’s more competitive travel program.
Expectations: We will be working with the children to introduce them to the game, and teaching them the basics of the game, i.e., passing, controlling the ball, dribbling, and positioning. Training will include a mix of skill work and play -- and keeping their attention and enthusiasm.
Equipment: The club will provide them with a jersey. Please have your player wear the shirt, shorts, socks, shin guards and cleats for each training. Each player must also bring water and a Size 3 ball to each training.
Typical sessions include instruction on dribbling, passing, and shooting, followed by drills where players keep moving and get many touches on the ball. We usually finish each session with small field 3v3 or 4v4 games in which coaches use teachable moments to further explain the game. This program is the ground floor of Northampton Soccer’s more competitive travel program.
- 5-6 weeks
- Fall: 1 session/week (Saturdays only), $75
- Spring: 2 sessions/week (One weekday and Saturday morning), $100
- 60-90 Minutes
- Florence Fields, Meadow St, Florence, MA
Expectations: We will be working with the children to introduce them to the game, and teaching them the basics of the game, i.e., passing, controlling the ball, dribbling, and positioning. Training will include a mix of skill work and play -- and keeping their attention and enthusiasm.
Equipment: The club will provide them with a jersey. Please have your player wear the shirt, shorts, socks, shin guards and cleats for each training. Each player must also bring water and a Size 3 ball to each training.
Unsure whether your 7 year old should join Development or u8 Travel?
Generally speaking, if your child has never played soccer before or may not be ready for competitive games, then Development is probably best. If your child is already familiar with soccer, or has attended our Development program before, then they are probably ready for u8!
Interested in volunteering as a Parent Coach?
Our programs rely on the contributions of generous parents who serve as coaches for our teams.
If you are passionate about soccer – or not – and want to be closely involved in the social-emotional growth of your child and their teammates, it's a highly rewarding experience!
Assisting our Development Program will be great training for anyone who wants to consider being a coach in the future.
Please contact the Registrar, who will send you instructions for doing so, including the completion of a CORI check.
If you are passionate about soccer – or not – and want to be closely involved in the social-emotional growth of your child and their teammates, it's a highly rewarding experience!
Assisting our Development Program will be great training for anyone who wants to consider being a coach in the future.
Please contact the Registrar, who will send you instructions for doing so, including the completion of a CORI check.
