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Looking for the perfect youth enrichment program for your child or school?
For over 20 years, Soccer Shots has been a leader in youth soccer, providing fun, developmentally appropriate programs for ages 18 months-8 years. We partner with childcare centers, preschools, schools, and local communities to bring soccer to young players across North America. Whether you’re a parent searching for a class near you or a school director looking for an enrichment program, Soccer Shots helps children build skills, confidence, and a of physical activity in a non-competitive environment.
Our program fits seamlessly into school schedules and family routines, using playgrounds, open classrooms, or small outdoor spaces – no full-size field required! We prioritize clear communication and collaboration with both families and program partners to ensure a smooth, positive experience for everyone.
Why Soccer Shots?
Soccer Shots is more than just a soccer program for kids. We focus on character development, skill-building, and having tons of FUN. Beyond learning the fundamentals of soccer, our research and play-based, developmentally appropriate curriculum is designed to support children in four key areas:
Social/Emotional
Building character is just as important as learning a new soccer skill in our program. Through engaging activities, teamwork, and positive reinforcement, children develop confidence and essential social skills that extend far beyond the soccer field. Our trained coaches meet children where they are and create a supportive environment where kids learn the importance of sharing, turn-taking, and teamwork.
Soccer Shots also naturally provides opportunities to practice problem solving, engage in proactive communication, such as asking for help, and learn valuable life lessons like trying their best and persevering through challenges. Through these experiences, children strengthen relationships with peers and adults while developing patience, respect, and responsibility.
Cognitive
Soccer Shots helps children think critically by introducing new ideas and concepts through fun themes and activities. Each week, children are immersed in a new imaginative world that keeps them excited to participate while strengthening their ability to solve problems, make decisions, understand rules, and develop a sense of structure – all in a fun, engaging, and safe setting.
Focusing on these types of through sport allows children to work through scenarios that naturally introduce concepts such as numeracy, sequencing, creativity, memory recall and following directions all while engaging in fun and playful games that embrace imagination and movement.
Language
Our curriculum supports the whole child by fostering language development in meaningful, age-appropriate ways. In each session, our coaches use clear, consistent language and respond to each child’s ideas, creating a playful, conversational environment that builds confidence in their communication and use of new words. Children are also exposed to important social and emotional vocabulary like “I can do it!” and “I can share” that, over time, helps them understand and apply big concepts like Determination, Teamwork, and Confidence – laying the groundwork for strong self-expression, positive relationships, and lifelong communication skills both on and off the field.
Physical
We keep children moving! Each Soccer Shots session is designed to support physical development at every age and skill level through fun, active play. As children dribble, kick, run, and balance, they build strength, coordination, and key gross motor skills. Our fully inclusive curriculum is paired with adaptable equipment, allowing coaches to support children with a wide range of physical abilities, learning styles, experience levels, and interests. Whether it’s their first time kicking a ball or they’ve already started playing at home, Soccer Shots creates an encouraging environment where every child can grow, move, and succeed. We know that regular movement is essential to a child’s health and happiness, and we love providing that opportunity each week – one goal at a time.
Join Soccer Shots Today!
Soccer Shots makes it easy to find a class near you or bring high-quality soccer programming to your school.
Potential School Partners:
Interested in bringing Soccer Shots to your school? Keep reading for more information.
How It Works
Free Fun Day
We offer a free 15 to 20-minute session to all children ages 2 to 8 at your school. Prior to the Free Fun Day, we will provide marketing materials to get your families excited about the event. After the session, each child will receive a sticker and information about our program.
Season enrollment
Families will register through our online enrollment system. We also provide the materials needed to advertise the upcoming season such as flyers, posters, yard signs, and table displays.
Season
A trained member of our staff will come directly to your school to lead the 30 to 40-minute session. We bring all of the necessary equipment. All children receive a Soccer Shots jersey, end-of-season prize, and certificate of completion.
Communication with families
During the season, families will receive ongoing communication directly from us. Families will always know what their child is learning at Soccer Shots and will be made aware of any changes in our schedule.
Give us your feedback
Both directors and families will receive a survey after each season to tell us about their Soccer Shots experience. We hope that you will complete this survey, so we can make sure we are providing the best possible experience.
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