The U5 Soccer Heroes Program is for both boys and girls born in 2017. The Fall 2021 program will run on Saturdays from 8-9am at Henry James for 8 weeks starting on 9/11/2021.

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 based story 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.

This 8 week age specific program, is a step by step interactive developmental guide for youth soccer organizations that run U5 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 fun. Each child has their own Soccer Heroes soccer ball which teaches them Ava and Joel's super powers as we progress through the season. The program is fun for players, 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.

This program is for boys and girls born in 2016.

Training Sessions: Tuesdays 5:30pm to 6:45pm at Henry James School

Games: Saturdays from 9:00am to 10:00am at Henry James School

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.

This program is for children born in 2015.

Boys Training Sessions: Wednesdays from 5:30pm to 6:45pm at Henry James School

Boys Games: Saturdays from 9:00am to 10:15am at Henry James School

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

This program is for children born in 2015.

Girls Training Sessions: Tuesdays from 5:30pm to 6:45pm at Henry James School

Girls Games: Saturdays from 10:30am to 11:45am at Henry James School

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

This program is for children born in 2014.

Boys Training Sessions: Thursdays from 5:30pm to 6:45pm at Orkil

Boys Games: Saturdays from 12:00pm to 1:15pm at Orkil

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

This program is for children born in 2014.

Girls Training Sessions: Fridays from 5:30pm to 6:45pm at Orkil 

Girls Games: Saturdays from 10:30am to 11:45am at Orkil

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