This Soccer Heroes program is for children born in 2017.

The Spring 2022 program will run on Saturdays from 8:00am to 9:00am at Latimer Lane School.

Spring 2022 program dates:

April - 23, 30

May - 7, 14, 21, 28

June - 4, 11

The Soccer Heroes program has been designed to provide an age specific approach to learning the game of soccer. Utilizing the Soccer Heroes theme and our fun story based curriculum, this program engages players and parents alike and fosters a memorable first soccer experience. Soccer XS coaching support helps create a dynamic training environment and supports volunteer coaches, some of whom may be coaching for the very first time.

If you're a parent of young children, you know that life is about play, fun and making friends. The Soccer Heroes program brings that same approach of fun, discovery and learning in a soccer program that engages the whole family and creates lasting memories.

The 8-week, age specific program, is a step by step interactive development guide for youth soccer organizations that run U5 soccer programs. The curriculum is based around the adventures of Amazing Ava and Super Joel who get their super powers from a special soccer ball. The program is based around 3 developmental areas:

All of the learning points are integrated into the games, stories and play; this allows the children to learn in their natural environment while having fun.

The role of the coach is one of story teller and activity facilitator, with the coaching points integrated into the stories. Learning to play with the ball is all part of the stories and the fun. Each child has their own Soccer Heroes soccer ball which teaches them Ava and Joel's soccer super powers as we progress through the season. The program is fun for player’s, coaches and parents alike, it will create a memorable soccer experience for everyone involved and will leave everyone looking forward to their next soccer season.

Program Features:

The U6 FUNdamentals program is for children born in 2016.

Training Sessions: Tuesdays from 5:30pm to 6:45pm at Latimer Lane School

Training Session dates:

April - 19, 26

May - 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

June - 7

Games: Saturdays from 8:00am to 9:00am at Curtiss Park Field F

Game dates:

April - 23, 30

May - 7, 14, 21, 28

June - 4, 11

Introduce your child to soccer through this eight-week, one-hour clinic facilitated by our professional trainer Ken Akien. The program will take place on Saturday mornings, and there will be one weeknight practice session as well. The program will focus on individual skills and developing a level of comfort with the ball and the game of soccer.  

Parents are encouraged to help out and coach. Prior to the season there will be a coaching clinic to help parents become more comfortable on the field and understanding the skills being taught at this age group.

Team placement will be announced upon all volunteer positions filled to assist with coaching. Please consider coaching your child's team for this season. It will truly be a rewarding experience for both you and your child.

The program will focus on individual skills and developing a level of comfort with the ball and the game of soccer. Parents are encouraged to volunteer and participate. Players will be divided into "teams" of 6-8 players along with a volunteer parent and assistant.

Each practice will follow a clinic format, where the professional trainer will demonstrate new skills and games for the volunteers to implement with their teams. The trainers will circulate through the teams assisting the volunteers in working with the players.

The U7 Boys program is for children born in 2015.

Training Sessions: Tuesdays from 5:30pm to 6:45pm at Curtiss Park Field F

Training Session dates:

April - 19, 26

May - 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

June - 7

Games: Saturdays from 9:15am to 10:30am or from 10:45am to 12:00pm at Curtiss Park Field F

Game dates:

April - 23, 30

May - 7, 14, 21, 28

June - 4, 11

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 Fridays in the format of a skills clinic with professional coaches from Soccer XS. This will have an additional registration fee to sign-up.

The U7 Girls Program is for children born in 2015.

Training Sessions: Thursdays from 5:30pm to 6:45pm at Curtiss Park Field F

Training Session dates:

April - 21, 28

May - 5, 12, 19, 26

June - 2, 9

Games: Saturdays from 9:15am to 10:30am or 10:45am to 12:00pm at Curtiss Park Field F

Game dates:

April - 23, 30

May - 7, 14, 21, 28

June - 4, 11

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 Fridays in the format of a skills clinic with professional coaches from Soccer XS. This will have an additional registration fee to sign-up.

The U8 Boys program is for children born in 2014.

Training Sessions: Mondays from 5:30pm to 6:45pm at Orkil Field

Training Session dates:

April - 18, 25

May - 2, 9, 16, 23, and Tuesday 5/31

June - 6

Games: Saturdays from 10:45am to 12:00pm or from 12:15pm to 1:30pm at Orkil Field

Game dates:

April - 23, 30

May - 7, 14, 21, 28

June - 4, 11

The WORLD CUP SDS program is 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 to better support the development of youth players. For U8 players, this season we will be implementing a FUN WORLD CUP THEMED program with each player getting to experience the season as a World Cup team. Not only will this add to the excitement of game day, but players will learn about the players, culture and stadiums associated with the country they are representing for the season. 

U8 SDS: 1 practice and 1 game per week | 5v5 Game Format

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

The U8 Girls program is for children born in 2014.

Training Sessions: Wednesdays from 5:30pm to 6:45pm at Orkil Field

Training Session dates:

April - 20, 27

May - 4, 11, 18, 25

June - 1, 8

Games: Saturdays from 10:45am to 12:00pm or from 12:15pm to 1:30pm at Orkil Field

Game dates:

April - 23, 30

May - 7, 14, 21, 28

June - 4, 11

The WORLD CUP SDS program is 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 to better support the development of youth players. For U8 players, this season we will be implementing a FUN WORLD CUP THEMED program with each player getting to experience the season as a World Cup team. Not only will this add to the excitement of game day, but players will learn about the players, culture and stadiums associated with the country they are representing for the season. 

U8 SDS: 1 practice and 1 game per week | 5v5 Game Format

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

Practices: Once a week (day and location TBD) and clinic on Fridays (optional)

Games: Saturday Mornings (occasional Saturday afternoon and Sunday games)

Equipment required: shin guards, socks, cleats, size #4 ball and water bottle

Volunteer opportunities: We depend upon parents and other supporters of Simsbury Soccer to assist with coaching. Prior to the season there will be a coaching clinic.

Practices: Once a week (day and location TBD) and clinic on Fridays (optional)

Games: Saturday Mornings (occasional Saturday afternoon and Sunday games)

Equipment required: shin guards, socks, cleats, size #4 ball and water bottle

Volunteer opportunities: We depend upon parents and other supporters of Simsbury Soccer to assist with coaching. Prior to the season there will be a coaching clinic.

Practices: Once a week (day and location TBD) and clinic on Fridays (optional)

Games: Saturday Mornings (occasional Saturday afternoon and Sunday games)

Equipment required: shin guards, socks, cleats, size #4 ball and water bottle

Volunteer opportunities: We depend upon parents and other supporters of Simsbury Soccer to assist with coaching. Prior to the season there will be a coaching clinic.

Practices: Once a week (day and location TBD) and clinic on Fridays (optional)

Games: Saturday Mornings (occasional Saturday afternoon and Sunday games)

Equipment required: shin guards, socks, cleats, size #4 ball and water bottle

Volunteer opportunities: We depend upon parents and other supporters of Simsbury Soccer to assist with coaching. Prior to the season there will be a coaching clinic.

Practices: Once a week (day and location TBD) and clinic on Fridays (optional)

Games: Saturday Mornings (occasional Saturday afternoon and Sunday games)

Equipment required: shin guards, socks, cleats, size #5 ball and water bottle

Volunteer opportunities: We depend upon parents and other supporters of Simsbury Soccer to assist with coaching. Prior to the season there will be a coaching clinic.

Practices: Once a week (day and location TBD) and clinic on Fridays (optional)

Games: Saturday Mornings (occasional Saturday afternoon and Sunday games)

Equipment required: shin guards, socks, cleats, size #5 ball and water bottle

Volunteer opportunities: We depend upon parents and other supporters of Simsbury Soccer to assist with coaching. Prior to the season there will be a coaching clinic.

The TOPSoccer Mentors are assigned a specific player in the beginning of the season, and work with that player on a weekly basis. The Mentors lead the players through a variety of warm-up exercises, soccer drills and scrimmages before ending each session with a group cheer.