Each week runs about 90 minutes. Each
session begins with instruction on the basics as mentioned above. The
second half of each session involves game drills, where the kids, with
the coach's help, learn about playing the game. This portion generally
ends up being a game of chase the ball, which is a lot of fun for
everyone there.
U-8 Division
Eastern
Pike Soccer U-8 is designed to be instructional in nature. The goal at
the U-8 level, is to impart, not only the basics of Soccer, but to
expand the child's knowledge of the game as a whole, start to teach
field positions, group or team play, passing, dribbling, shooting,
throw-ins, corner kicks, goal kicks.
At this division, we are not concerned with the score of each game. We are focused on developing skills and having fun.
Each
sunday consists of one hour for practice and one hour for game time.
Each game will have four 10-12 minute quarters. Coach's will act as
referee's and remain on the field during the game. This allows them to
explain positioning, if a foul occurs, explain why, and what happens.
It is a very interactive game. Most importantly, the kids should have a great time.
U-10 & U11 Divisions
Our U-10 & U-11 programs are
designed to be instructional in nature. There is more competitive
nature to kids at this age, and that does transfer onto the field of
play. As such, one of our goals at this level, is to teach kids how to
win or lose graciously. We look to educate kids on the sport of Soccer,
including the basics learned in U-6 and U-8. We are preparing these
kids to play at the next level, U-14, so they need to know the rules of
the game, such as off sides, what infractions cause a direct kick or
indirect free kick. Kids will learn positional play, conditioning and Soccer is a team sport.
Each Sunday works much the same way as U-8, with the first hour being
practice time. The second hour is game time with 4 12-15 minute
quarters. Starting in Fall 2010, we will have Referee's to officiate
the games. This allows the Coach to do just that, Coach.
At the end of each game, kids will shake hands and congratulate the other team regardless of the outcome.
U-14
Our
U-14 program is designed to be instructional in nature. Having said
that, there is competition in this age group. We do keep score, and
track records. There are playoffs at this level. As such, it is
imperative that these kids understand how to win or lose graciously,
congratulate the opposing team, and be thankful they were able to take
the field and play the great sport of Soccer. Coaches will focus not
just on dribbling, passing and shooting, but on team play, transitional
play, team strategy, set plays of corner kicks, throw ins, free kicks,
etc... Players need to know the rules of the game, as referee's do call
everything at this level. Sunday's include practice time, followed by
game time. U-14 plays its games on a rotational basis, between the two
campuses(Ding Del Schools and DVHS). This is because we have one field
at each location, suitable for 11 v 11 games, and 6 teams. We have a 2
hour window at DD for U-14 games and a 4 hour window at DVHS for U-14
games. So, 4 teams play at DVHS each Sunday and 2 at DD. This setup is subject to change based on the number of registrants and field availability.
At
all levels, practice occurs each Sunday. While we do not require the
U-8, U-10, U-14 to practice mid-week, it is available and encouraged.
Please contact your coach or e-mail info@easternpikesoccer.org for additional information.
