FALL 2026 Manhattan - UES Classes

In this stage of the Developmental Milestones, “FUNdamentals - Cognitive and Skill Development,” your interaction with each individual child is paramount. The coach creates a stimulating environment in which the child’s experience is free and fun. During these formative years, the emphasis must remain on the ABC's of movement: Agility, Balance, Coordination and Speed as well as jumping, twisting, kicking and throwing. Class activities is designed to promote excitement related to the ball: dribbling, sharing, scoring and celebrating. Fostering a lasting love for soccer begins here.

Objectives

Physical: Crawl, Walk, Jump, Throw, Catch, Run (+Lateralization, sideways, back)

Coordination: Run then jump, Run then throw, Run then kick

Technical: Little kicks, big kicks, stop the ball, change direction (running), pass.

Tactical: Identify and understand teammates/opponents, rules, placement with and without ball possession (5-10YO)

Psychological: Shows passion (Pleasure, fascination) Learning to Train