⚽️Tot Soccer has been designed to introduce children to the game of soccer in a non-competitive environment through repetition and teamwork in a fun, safe and nurturing environment. We start with:
- 20 minutes of drills and foot skills
- Students learn how to line up on the field, where in and out of bounds is and we play actual soccer games
- Age appropriate safety equipment is used and basic ground rules are set for the children and parents so that everyone enjoys their time while participating
You do NOT need to be a resident of Avon Lake to participate.
Additional intellectual and social skills/tools to be developed:
- Listening
- Following Directions
- Forming Lines
- Taking Turns
- Confidence and Self Esteem Building
About the Tot Soccer Program:
Program goals for your children
·⚽️ Learn ball skills!
·⚽️ Learn defense
·⚽️ Learn shooting
·⚽️ Learn dribbling
·⚽️ Have FUN
Each child should come with:
- tennis shoes
- soft athletic shorts
- t-shirt
- water bottle
- shin guards be worn during class (recommended)
In unexpected instances where there are less than 10 tots enrolled in a time slot, classes may be combined. Parents will be contacted and notified at the close of Open Enrollment if this issue arises.
Equipment:
For this age group, safety and learning comes first! For Tot Soccer class. Soccer goals and a size 3 soccer ball for each participant are provided
Coaches Responsibilities:
Those parents who can volunteer and help coach, Thank You. Coaches will work along side my staff. During Soccer Stations you will assist in moving your team from station to station and assist your team at each drill station.
My staff and I always coach on the field when we practice/play. So during this time things maybe slowed down a bit, but we want to start coaching your child on the spot. One field maybe done before the other is completed. If it’s possible please stay until everyone is finished.
**Homework assigned – The children will receive a hand stamp, than be asked to go to their parents, grandparents etc. after “Huddle Time” and give them a HUG, KISS and say THANK YOU for bringing them. If they forget, please send them back to see a coach.
Social Media:
I am a big social media person, so if you are on Instagram or Facebook please friend me. If you’re on Facebook, go to Preschool Sports and like the page. Why you ask, this will be the just one way of finding out about upcoming programs or class cancelations due to unforeseen weather.
As all of you are taking such great pictures and videos with your cameras/phones, if you would be willing to share them by tagging me (Craig Collins) or post them to the Preschool Sports FB page. OR if you could hash tag "#Preschoolsports” I would appreciate it. Thanks for sharing!
Facebook @ www.facebook.com/preschoolsports
Instagram @ www.instagram.com/preschool_sports
Twitter. @ CoachCraigPSS
****The day of class, you won’t be able to reach me via email or phone 45 mins before and during class. Please see me in person after class or I will try to return your message after class or the next morning.
Sample Soccer Practice Schedule:
9:00am – 9:10am – (Family Time)
(For those who can arrive at this time, you and your child can kick the soccer ball around.)
9:10am – 9:20am- Introductions
Staff, Coaches, Teams, Uniforms, Safety & Housekeeping
(Anyone who has signed up late will have to wait till the following week for a shirt)
9:20am – 9:30am – Stretching / Conditioning
9:30am – 9:55am - "Teams" break off into stations (Approximately 10 mins each) and work on the drills.
9:55am - Bring all the teams together. We do a hand stamp and assign them their "homework". Their "homework" will be to give mom and dad, grandma and grandpa or whoever is there that week supporting them a "Hug and say Thank You"!
For additional updates, go to Preschool Sports on FB and select “Like” and go to www.preschoolsports.org than on the Navigation bar select Home and read information under “About Our Club”.
Picture Day: / TBA
Please make sure your child's wearing their colored team shirt for pictures. Our photographers will be C&S Photography. Individual pictures will be taken during and after class. Team pictures will begin during class time Once we begin, we will be pulling each team off separately for their team picture. Once they are finished, they will go back to their field and resume their practice/game. Checks can be made payable to C&S Photography. Issues with photographs, Contact Sandy Herman at (440)989-6589.
Locations:
Westview Elementary School or Learwood Middle School
155 Moore Rd 340 Lear Rd
Avon Lake Avon Lake
westview property map.pdf
Spring - (9am) 2024
Saturdays - May 11th - June 8th (4 weeks / $65) / 9am
Location: Westview Elementary School / 155 Moore Rd
Summer I - (6:15pm) 2024
Mondays - June 10th - July 15th (5 weeks/ $75) / 6:15pm
Location: Westview Elementary School / 155 Moore Rd
OR
(10am) 2024
Tuesdays - June 11th - July 16th (5 weeks/ $75) / 10am
Location: Learwood Middle School / 340 Lear Rd
Fall Saturdays / (September 14th through October 12th) / 9:00am / (5 weeks / $75) 2024
Location: Learwood Middle School / 340 Lear Rd
Sunday Classes / 12:00pm
TBA
Classes are designed for ages 3-6, run for 60 minutes each week, for five (5) weeks per session.
A $5 discount for two (2) or more children in the same family is $5 per child.
LATE FEE: $5.00 will be charged for payments received later than 7 days before 1st class.