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Locomotive Academy 5U, 6U & 7U



Locomotive Academy Program

 

 

HOSA was founded 40 years ago with a simple mission, provide any interested child the opportunity to play soccer regardless of age or ability. Some begin their soccer career in the Locomotive Recreation Program while others seek a more competitive environment which can be found in the Locomotive Academy Program.

The Locomotive Academy Program is designed for boys and girls ages U4-U7. Our professional coaching staff adheres to a curriculum rooted in research and methodology developed by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America, the United States Youth Soccer Association and other influences. The cornerstone of the Academy Program is maximizing the amount of time each player spends with the ball developing the essential skills required by the game.  

The Locomotive Academy 4s program (previously "PK Paws") is designed for three and four year old children and operates in gender specific or coed groups as dictated by registration numbers.  Please visit the Academy 4's Page for more details on this program.  

The Locomotive Academy 5's program is the next step in the development process. Registered players meet once per week for 60 minutes with the first half-hour spent training while the second half-hour features limited structure game play in teams of roughly 4-6 players. Games may be played freely or with specific restrictions as deemed appropriate. Small goals are used, there are no goalkeepers nor scores kept. Coach/player interaction during game play will vary and there may be some periods without any instruction affording the participants "free play" time.  This program will be held on Sunday afternoons.

The Locomotive Academy 6s & 7s program offers a transitional step from recreation soccer to the competitive game. There are no tryouts and players are trained as a "pool" (not assigned to specific teams). The focus is creating and maintaining a positive and supportive environment where individual development is paramount. The team trains twice per week for 60 minutes with Friday sessions given to skill development while Sunday's are reserved for small sided game play with an emphasis on fun and individual creativity with limited coaching. Small goals are used, there are no goalkeepers nor scores kept. This program begins with consecutive Friday sessions followed by 6 weeks of Friday & Sunday sessions. 

 

WEATHER PERMITTING. In the event inclement weather prevents us from completing an Academy session, every attempt will be made to reschedule at the earliest possible opportunity.


Season fee for Locomotive 5s is $95; Season fee for Locomotive 6s & 7s is $110 (includes a t-shirt). Once registered and paid there are no refunds. 


Please email [email protected] with any registration questions or [email protected] with program questions.


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HOSA's Return to Play Concussion Policy
 

Seasonal Date Information

  Important Dates and Information



Fall 2016 SEASONAL DATE INFORMATION:


Open Registration:  
 June 1 - June 30

Late Registration:  Beginning July 1.  If spots remain, late registrations will be accepted until all spots are full.  A $15 late registration fee will automatically be added to any late registration.  

Introductory Emails Sent Out:  Approximately the week of August 7

Academy 5
Sundays from 5:00-6:00
Session Dates:   August 28, (No session Sept 4, Labor Day Weekend), September 11,18,25 October 2,9,16

Academy 6 and 7
Fridays and Sundays 6:15-7:15
Session Dates:  
Fridays:  August 19, 26 (No Session Friday Sept 2, Labor Day Weekend), September 9,16, 23, 30, October 7, 14
Sundays:  August 28, (No session Sunday,Sept 4, Labor Day Weekend), September 11, 18, 25, October 2, 9, 16


Picture Day:  TBD





Practice and Gameday Information

  Practice and Game Information

Sessions: Fridays and Sundays at 6:15 - 7:15 p.m.
(See seasonal dates panel for the exact dates for each season)

Location:   Hilliard Soccer Complex   6371 Scioto Darby Rd.  Hilliard, OH 43026

Equipment needed:
 
Comfortable top, Shorts or athletic pants, shinguards, soccer socks, soccer cleats, #3 ball, waterbottle.  Uniform top is provided for Sunday games.


Age Group Breakdown for Jr Academy


What age group does your child fall in to for the Fall 2016 and Spring 2017 seasons?   
Look below for their date of birth to see:

Year of Birth = Age Group
Born in 2013 = 4
Born in 2012 =5

Born in 2011=6
Born in 2010=7 


Please note that when registering you will only see the age group that is correct for your child

Article on Philosophy of Academy Program

Locomotive Academy

Practices: The most critical piece in player development is mastery of the ball and the creativity that comes with it. This should be a priority throughout a player's developmental years and will be revisited periodically at all levels of play. As a skill is mastered, the game can become easier - both to teach and to learn. Practices are built around facilitating the development of the skills necessary to move and control the ball in the smallest possible space.


Games: U.S. Soccer recommends that there be no organized matches at this age prior to the age of 7, while for 7 and 8-year-olds, games should be seen as a fun activity that happens to include a soccer ball. There will be plenty of opportunities to play “real" soccer games at older ages. Coaches at this stage of development will continue to be centered on each player’s individual relationship with the ball — want it, find it, deal with it, become comfortable with it.


Development: The level of skill and competence that a 9-year-old exhibits is no indication of the skill and competence that he or she will exhibit at 16 or 18 years of age. Therefore, the focus in on encouraging all players to continue working toward competency with the ball. All players have the same opportunity to reach their potential.


Competition: Competition is a central element in a player’s development. At the youth level, however, a competitive environment should not be a result-oriented environment. The difference must be clear. A competitive environment at the youth level encourages decisions from player and coach alike that focus on performance rather than outcome. The result is just one indicator of performance and at this age, not the most important one. Competition among kids playing games will always exist, whether adults are present or not. Making soccer “fun” at the younger ages does not mean that competition is removed. Competition can be positive and healthy, help each player to enjoy this aspect without making it the focus. Focus on other skill based objectives.