Harbor Soccer Club

The HSC Micro soccer program is where it all starts. This program is for boys and girls ages 4-5. The intent is to promote fun while learning beginning soccer skills.

Teams at this age are co-ed and play on small fields with a small ball. Teams are made up of up to 6 players, but there are only 3 from each team on the field at once, and there is no goal keeper. All the games are played in Gig Harbor, and only against other micro teams that belong to HSC.

At this level, we just want kids out there getting a feel for the game, while making it fun for them!

After completion of this program, your child is ready to move to the HSC Small Sided Program to continue building on their soccer skills.
 

Coaches,



Have your players arrive 5-10 minutes before the start of your session. PLEASE ask your parents to set up their chairs, etc on the TRACK SIDE of the fields, as we will be using the center of the field for the academy (once the academy training is over, they can move to whichever side of the field you choose).

The training will start at the top of the hour. Please bring your players to the center of the field, and make sure each has a ball. The trainer - James - will work with the kids on a specific skill(s) for 20 minutes. Once the training is over, you can take your teams back to your assigned field. You can then work with them for 20 minutes or so before you start your game.

Games should start around 40-45 minutes after the hour. No horns will be sounding, so work it out with the other coach when you are ready to play. The games should be four 8-minute quarters (I would designate a parent to be time keeper). You and the other coach should decide prior to the game if you want a short break between quarters. I recommend a 2 minute break after the first and third quarters, with a 5 minute halftime. This should give you plenty of time to shake hands after the game, have snacks, and clear the fields 15 minutes before the next session begins.

Please ensure all players get 50% playing time. Unlike the Jamboree, please make sure kids are properly taking throw ins, corner kicks and goal kicks. Also, instruct your own players regarding hand balls and slide tackling. (As a coach, there is nothing more frustrating than having the opposing coach correcting my players for hand balls, kicking the ball while on the ground, slide tackles, etc. If you think the other coach is not correcting their players, discuss it with them at the breaks). It is up to you and the other coach what you want to do after goals - kick off at the center line, or just a goal kick.

I have tried to set up the brackets based on skill/age level. However, if your team is up by several (4-5) goals, remind the other coach that they can put an extra player on the field. Remember, we do not keep score or track wins and losses at the Micro level. The objective is for kids (and parents) to develop a love of the game!

I apologize for the long winded note. Thanks again for all you do as coaches, and please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.

-Dan