Birth years: 2019, 2018  

Developing core soccer skills including lots of games and fun

Who this program is for: 

This program is for players who are ready to build core soccer skills in a playful, energetic environment that supports confidence and learning. This program is a great next step after U4-U6 or for players new to the sport. It is designed for players ready to focus on building foundational soccer skills while still building their overall physical literacy.  

The Player Experience: 

The program helps players develop their movement ABCs — agility, balance, coordination, and speed — while learning the basics of soccer through fun, game-based activities. Players build skills such as dribbling, passing, shooting, ball control, and introductory team play, with a strong emphasis on cooperation. 

The program includes two weekly sessions: Station Sessions, focused on skill development through rotating activities and small-sided games, and Game Day Sessions, where players play games with minimal coaching to encourage creativity and independence. 

The Program: 

• Two 50-minute sessions per week held inside the Dome (Winter) or outside at the Julian de Guzman Park (Spring) and the Hornets Nest (Summer) 
• One session on Tuesday evenings and another on either Saturday OR Sunday. Click here to see the current schedule. 
• 2 x 8 week phases in the Winter 
• 6-week Spring season 
• 11-week Summer season 
• Teams are organized according to Canada Soccer’s Long Term Player Development –  placing players in like-developed groups. 
• Technical coaches  are overseen by Carl Haworth, our Assistant Technical Director, and work with players in both French and English

Details: 

• Spring Session 2026 runs for 6 weeks starting the week of April 20th until the week of May 25.  
• Summer Session 2026 runs for 11 weeks starting the week of June 1st until the week of August 24th, with a two week break the weeks of July 20th and 27th. 
• Program fees for the Spring Session 2026 are $195. Program fees for the Summer Session 2026 are $390.  Financial assistance is available to those in need – click here to find out more. 
• We provide each player with a Hornets jersey. Please provide your player with cleats, shin pads, socks, shorts, and a water bottle.  
• No assessments are required for this age group 

Questions? Contact us here