U5

All games/practices are held at the East Fishkill Route 52 Complex.

U5 program plays at either 8:00 am or 9:00 am

If you registered for the Fall, then your registration is good for the following Spring season too.

U5 PROGRAM INFORMATION

Our program is designed for every child to get lots of playing time and touches on the ball during the approximate 1 hour session.  We have licensed and experienced coaches who lead the training sessions who focus on skill development, good sportsmanship and fun.

• Each age division practices as a group on Saturday mornings in the Fall (September-November) and Spring (April-June).
• Each player should bring the following to practice
  • a size 3 soccer ball
  • soccer cleats
  • shin guards
    • Shin guards are mandatory. No exceptions for the safety of your child.
  • soccer/long socks (must cover the shin guards)
  • Shorts/training pants
  • Water to enjoy during breaks
• A uniform shirt will be provided.

When you register your child in the spring/summer you are registering for both following fall and spring seasons.   Once registered you will receive information via email from the club about uniforms, and start times/dates for the upcoming season in late August.

• Sessions are 60 minutes long – broken down into 2 sections – roughly 30 minutes for practice and 30 minute to play games.
• During the practice – a licensed coach, with the help of parent volunteer coaches, will lead the players through fun games and exercises to develop dribbling, passing, defending, and shooting skills. Each player should have their own size 3 soccer ball to insure lots of touches on the ball.
• During the games – players will be organized into groups of 3 players per team and assigned a field and volunteer coach – lots of playing time for each player.
• Play is 3 v 3 – 1 defender, 1 midfielder, and 1 offensive player. Try to have the defender and the offensive player stay on their half of the field. Rotate the kids through each position so at the end of the game they have played in each of the 3 positions. Try to maintain the level of skills on each field in balance – shift kids between fields as necessary to maintain a healthy competitive level.
• Coaches are permitted on the field with the primary mission to ensure proper player positioning. There should be one coach per field per team. If you can step off the field and allow the kids to play later in the season that is great!
  • Goal kicks and throw ins – as directed by the coach.
  • Goalies – none for U5
• General U5 EFSC Rules (in conjunction with FIFA rules)
• Volunteer coaches are needed and necessary – please consider volunteering to coach – no soccer knowledge is necessary just a positive attitude and there is no cost to do so.