COMPETITIVE PROGRAM OVERVIEW | ZONE 1 | U8-U11
The goals of this program are to develop young players in a fun, learning environment and to develop their game understanding in attack, defense and transition play. In this age phase, the focus continues to be on technical skills development and physical literacy. This program leads to our Achievement Phase at the U12 level so commitment to the program is important. If your child expresses a keen interest in soccer and has shown good skills or general athletic ability, then this program is worth considering.
Age Group |
Boys and Girls
Team Names:
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Tryouts Information |
Tryout info. is on the tryout page of the website. |
Playing Format |
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Coaching Qualifications |
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Coaching Traits |
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Program Structure |
Full Time Player:
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Annual Registration Fee (Team Fees are Seperate) |
7v7 (U8/U9 - U10) Registration $1,415
9v9 (U11-U12) Regististration $1,460 |
League (Travel Mainly in Broward, Palm Beach, Dade Counties) |
US Club Soccer
Girls U8-U12
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Tournaments |
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Uniform |
Ordering on-line at www.soccer.com |
Training Style |
Warm-up Play Practice Play Station Model |
Roster Size |
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Substitutions |
Unlimited (any stoppage) |
Practice to play ratio |
3:1 or 3:2 |
Max competition days per week |
1-2 days per week |
Number of competition days per week |
1-2 |
Recommended Playing time |
Fair in all positions |
Maximum Game Duration |
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Season Length |
August - May |
Team Travel Time |
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Recommended Practice Duration |
75 minutes |
Ball Size |
Size 4 |
Technical |
Dribbling, Running with the ball, Ball Control, Receiving, Shielding (low for U9 and younger), Heading (n/a for U11 and younger), 1v1 Attacking and Defending, Passing, Turning, Crossing (low for U9), Finishing (low for U9). |
Physical |
Agility, Balance, Coordination, Stamina (medium for U9-U11), Strength (medium for U9-U11), Speed, Suppleness (medium for U9-U11), Acceleration, Reaction, Basic Motor Skills, Perception, Awareness. |
Socio-Emotional |
Listening, Communication, Sharing (low), Problem-solving, Decision-making, Empathy (low for U9 and younger), Patience (low for U9 and younger), Respect/discipline, Fair play/honesty (low for U9 and younger), Co-operation. |
Psychological |
Motivation, Self Confidence, Competitiveness, Concentration, Commitment, Self Control, Determination. |
Tactical (only for U9-U11) |
Individual and Team Tactic, Attacking Principles (ie: Playing out from the back, Mobility, Perception Forward Space etc…) and Defending Principles (ie: Angle of approach, Compactness, Delay etc…), Transition, Combination Play, Pressing, Retreat (low), Recovery (low). |
Springs Soccer Club
Cypress Park
1301 Coral Springs Drive
Coral Springs, FL 33076
Phone: (954) 282-5215
Email: info@springssoccerclub.com