Arlington Junior Aces

Spring Season 2020

Junior Aces is a player-centered program for 5-9 years olds run by licensed, professional coaches and designed to improve each player's ability to dribble with both feet, use foot-skills and moves, be comfortable and confident taking on other players, and to shoot goals and block shots. These are the basic elements of soccer that we introduce to our players using a variety of activities and small-sided games.

• There are no tryouts; players are placed in groups based on age and ability.

• Games are played internally between registered players, and standings are not kept.

• Players practice once a week: select your practice time and day when you register.

• Games are played internally between registered players. Games are scheduled on Sundays between 12-3pm, game day will be one hour. Players will receive a Junior Aces T-shirt at the first game.

• Rather than teaching specific field positions, we encourage players to be active and involved throughout the game and allow players to experience different positions and a variety of game situations. Players will also learn:

  • to get along with their peers in a group

  • to pursue a common goal as part of a team

  • to deal appropriately with winning and losing

  • to respect their opponents, and accept and obey rules, both on and off the field

  • to improve aspects of coordination such as mobility, agility and reaction

• Players must bring a size 4 soccer ball and water and wear shin guards covered by socks to every practice and game.