MICRO PROGRAM (U4-U8)
MICRO PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Micro Program is designed for young players to learn and enjoy soccer in a fun, supportive environment. The program emphasizes skill development, creativity, and teamwork through structured practices and games.
Parents are encouraged to volunteer as coaches to make this program successful! For more information, reach out to the Micro Program Director: MicroDirector@nazarethsoccer.org
Key Program Information
Location: Kim Donald Kromer Park (Essroc Fields)
Coaching: Led by parent-volunteer coaches.
Games: Saturday games vary across the morning/afternoon based on age brackets.
Required Equipment: Size 3 Soccer Ball, Soccer Cleats, Shin Guards, and Water Bottle.
Practice Schedule:
- One weekday practice per week.
- Parents will receive the practice day in the first email from their coach.
Program Seasons:
- U4: Spring only
- U5-U8: Spring and Fall
Age Group Breakdown
U4/U5
9-week program introducing soccer through fun drills and small-sided scrimmages
Practices
- Weekly, 50-minute sessions
- Learning the fundamentals of the game
Games
- Core Concept: Have Fun!
- Weekly, 40-minute games
- (2) 20-minute halves
- 4v4, no goalies
U6/U7/U8
11-week program focusing on fundamental foot skills, ball control, and creativity.
Practices
- Weekly, 60-minute sessions (include warm-ups, technical drills, and small-sided scrimmages)
- Introduce the basics of the sport (goalkeepers, throw-ins, corner kicks)
Games
- Core Concept: Playing with friends
- Weekly, 50-minute games
- (2) 25-minute halves
- Game structure is different across each division, and coaches receive an overview at the beginning of each season
Age Group Calculator
Enter player birth date to find their group for the upcoming season.
Reference: Age Groups & Birth Dates
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