Fall 2012 Eaglets Registration
Age Group	Born Between	Link
U4	03/09/2008-03/09/2009	TBA

FALL 2012 EAGLETS

Focus: The purpose of the U4 "Soccer Eaglets" program is to offer a "pressure free" introduction to soccer for young players and parents. The focus at this level is FUN, FUN, FUN and activity focused to provide a positive soccer experience and to allow players to discover the game for themselves in positive atmosphere. $40.00 for a 10 week season. This will include a uniformed Westside t-shirt and cover insurance, scheduling, and field maintenance for the season. : One session a week on Saturday, no practices outside of this session, the session shall consist of 30 minutes of soccer activities and 30 minutes for a fun short sided game. Remember the emphasis is purely fun and activity, no scores will be maintained. We simply want the Soccer Eaglets to have exposure to soccer and have FUN FUN FUN. - Maximum of 3 players on the field at one time. All players should have 50% playing time during short sided game.

Ball size

- Size 3

Equipment

- All players must wear shin guards under their soccer socks. Uniform is provided. Cleats are recommended at this age, but not mandatory.

Monitors

- No referees at this age group, instead the coaches will serve as monitors. The monitors are allowed on the field, but should avoid being in front of the net and stay out of play. The monitors will take turns between taking time and monitoring play. The monitor should let play go with minimum interruptions. Keep the game moving, fun and safe. Lots of "do-overs" should be a regular occurrence.

General Notes and Guidelines:

Remember,

they’re 3 & 4 year olds and rules are more for us Older Folks. Please allow the game to flow as much as possible without interruption. A reminder that soccer is a game to play with your feet, and keep on playing! And remember, if you’re having fun, they will be too!

Session Format

Here’s a couple of example of games to play during your activity times (20 – 25 minutes):

: The flow of the session hour should be 20-25 minutes of activity session, 5 minute break between the activity session and the short-sided game to get ready. The games will be two halves of 10 minutes each and a 5 minute half time break.

What Time Is It Mr. Wolf?

– Have the players start on one of the lines with a ball. Mr. Wolf (that’s you) calls out one of the players name. The player is told to ask, "What time is it Mr. Wolf?" and Mr. Wolf calls out a time "It’s 5 O’Clock". Then the players push their ball 5 times with their foot. This continues through several players until Mr. Wolf says, "It’s lunch time (or breakfast, dinner, or snack time)". At that time, the players return to the original line as fast as they can so Mr. Wolf doesn’t steal their ball (at this age, he never does J). Continue playing several rounds – this is also a good way of learning your players names.

Polar Bear & the Penguins

– set up 4 cones as an iceberg (about 5’ by 5’). The players are penguins & start out on the iceberg. The Polar Bear (again it’s you) is in the water & pretends to be asleep. While the Polar Bear is asleep, the penguins take their balls out in the water and go for a swim. Tell them to push their balls around in the water & go for a good long swim. When the Polar Bear wakes up, the penguins have to hurry back to the iceberg for safety.

Snacks

… Don’t forget to have one of your parents bring a snack for halftime (usually a little bit of fruit – apple slices, grapes, etc) and an after game snack (low sugar juice or water, cookies, etc). Have your Team Manager set up a schedule for the parents to provide the snacks each week. Have a great time!