U5 (Under 5 years old) also titled Playground and Schoolyard
Soccer is for people of all ages – even the little ones!
The Region 59 U5 program is organized as an introduction to soccer via fun and engaging games and activities. Parent participation is critical. Parents, be prepared to be running, kicking, jumping, and smiling with your child every Saturday! This program is built of players ages 3-4 years old.
The program consists of weekly 1 hour sessions every Saturday morning. Each session is organized into two main parts: (1) instructor-guided (and parent facilitated) soccer skills development games and, (2) parent-managed scrimmages between teams.
AYSO is an all-volunteer organization, so everyone contributes with supporting all players as team managers (coaches and team parents) and game managers (referees).
- Remember, allow the game itself to guide the kids as they learn.
- Minimize interference with player learning (i.e., limit "coaching") and allow them to PLAY the game.
- As the players need redirection (for playing too rough, injury, confusion), provide it with a smile and don't worry about adhering strictly to the Laws of the Game.
- Emphasize FUN and PLAY as the kids learn to love the game!.