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Parents are invited to help as assistant coaches during practice; this will not only enhance the child's experience, but add to the parent's knowledge as well. For more information, contact Steve Terada .
Afterschool Soccer
April 7–June 9
Monday: 4–5 p.m.
Age 5-6 years old
¥18,900
Sign up online via the Kids’ Stuff page on the Club Web site
Afterschool Soccer introduces 5- to 6-year-olds of all abilities to the wonderful game of soccer. Using a range of props and equipment, kids learn the basic skills of the sport, including ball control, tackling, passing and shooting, from highly qualified coach Kenji Hasegawa.
Grasshopper Soccer, headed by Michael Gunning and Nigel Chisholm, will be back to provide what is simply one of the best youth coaching programs available in Tokyo. The overall focus of all Grasshopper soccer programs is fun, skill development and applying your skills in small-sided games for maximum learning and enjoyment. The fall program is offered to children aged between three and 12.
Saturday Programs
To be announced
At Sacred Heart
1) Mite-E Soccer for Co-Ed 3-year-olds
Session time: 8:30-9:15 a.m. Mite-e Soccer is a fantastic, non-competitive start to learning soccer skills. A parent is required for each practice
. This unique curriculum was developed with early childhood experts. The early morning time frame is perfect when the kids have a bundle of energy.
2) Grasshopper
Soccer for Co-Ed 4/5-year-olds:
Session times: 9:30-10:25 a.m. and 10:30-11:25 a.m. Each 50-minute session requires one parent
to participate at every practice with their child. The children will be introduced in a fun way to shooting, dribbling and ball manipulation skills and gain the confidence to enjoy soccer for years to come. Please note desired time on the form. Be advised that if your desired time is full, we will place you in the other session.
3) Peewees
for Co-Ed 1st graders or 6-year-olds
Practices are from 12-1:15 p.m. A progressive program, concentrating on skill development and utilizing micro soccer games (3 on 3).
4) Girls Group for grades 2-5
The 2nd/3rd graders will have practice from 1:30-3 p.m. and the 3rd/4th grade group will be on the field from 3-4:30 p.m. A progressive skill development program, concentrating on ball control skills and utilizing micro soccer games (3 on 3) to advance these skills.
Sunday Programs
To be announced
At the ASIJ Middle School field (please note the change in location for this fall. The St. Mary's field will not be available for three years)
5) Tyros Group (1st and 2nd graders): 10-11:30 a.m.
6) Junior Super League (3rd-4th graders): 11:45-1:15 p.m.
7) Senior Super League (5th-6th graders): 1:30-3 p.m.
Super League is for all players who want the extra challenge that a higher level of competition provides. Balanced teams will be formed after players complete a skills analysis test in week one. This is all about game time against your peers to motivate all players. There is a full season of matches. Coaching will still involve a lot of fundamental skills, but there will be more focus on positional play and tactical understanding.
Program Cost and Particulars
The program will run for 10 weeks. The program fee is ¥27,500 (¥28,875 w/tax) for all Sunday programs and Girls Soccer. The Peewee program fee is ¥24,500 (¥25,725 w/tax). Grasshopper Soccer is ¥22,000 (¥23,100 w/tax) and Mite-e Soccer is ¥20,500 (¥21,525 w/tax). Charges will be made in October. Every child is responsible for bringing a soccer ball to each practice. Shinguards are required for all programs except the Grasshopper and Mite-e. Program fees cover coaching, a full uniform and a photo award at the end of the season.
The overall objective is to provide a fantastic soccer experience for each child. This is achieved by presenting a fun, yet educational, curriculum and adopting a highly personal and individualized approach to coaching. Grasshopper Soccer, which runs the program, specializes in coaching younger players and has operations in Australia and the United States. Each instructor holds an advanced coaching license and is highly trained in working with children of varying abilities and backgrounds.
