This program is for children born in 2014.

Spring 2021 schedule:
Games: Saturdays from 9:00am to 10:15am, and 10:30am to 11:45am at Curtiss Park Field F (boys and girls will rotate time slots each week)
Training Sessions: Girls on Wednesdays from 5:30pm to 6:45pm at Curtiss Park Field F, Boys on Thursdays from 5:30pm to 6:45pm at Curtiss Park Field F

The New Standard of Grassroots Soccer

The SDS (Seasonal Development School) is a season-long program designed to support youth soccer clubs in implementing a more structured and developmentally appropriate environment for U6-U10 recreational programs. Headed up by licensed professional trainers, a fresh new age specific curriculum is delivered each season based on the United States Soccer Federation’s (USSF) Grassroots soccer approach.

U7 SDS: 1 practice and 1 game per week | 4v4 Game Format

All ages will be offered a second night of training on a Friday in the format of a skills clinic with professional coaches from Soccer XS. This will have an additional registration fee to sign-up.

Program Features

• Weekly professional training support from Soccer XS trainers in a 1:2 coach to team ratio. 
• Implementation of USSF's Grassroots Development Model
• Age Specific P-P-P (Play-Practice-Play) Curriculum
• Game coaching and support from Soccer XS Trainers
• End of Season Graduation Certificates

Program Outcomes

• Improved player development
• Better parent involvement
• Development of volunteer parent coaches
• More appropriate training environment for players
• Retention of families
• More exciting game day experience 
• Execution of the USSF Grassroots Initiative

U7 Volunteer Opportunities

• Parents are encouraged to help out and coach. Please consider coaching your child's team for this season. It will truly be a rewarding experience for both you and your child
• Prior to the season there will be providing a coaching clinic to help parents become more comfortable on the field and understand the skills being taught at this age group
• Team rosters will be announced once all volunteer positions are filled

U7 Equipment

• Supplied: jersey (distributed at first session)
• Required: shin guards, socks, cleats, size #3 ball and water bottle