Sporting Stars is a grassroots-based soccer program built for 5-8 year olds that is a stepping stone in young soccer players development to become students of the game. Players learn mechanics, technical skills, significance of dribbling and passing as well as the importance of working together as a team in order to achieve a common goal.
Reach for the Stars with Sporting Stars!
Ages 5-6
Beginners class where your soccer player will learn and build off of basic mechanics of dribbling and passing. Classes include novice technical activities and small-sided scrimmages.
• Class time: 60 minutes
• Player to coach ratio: 10:1
• Basic activities + small-sided game play
Ages 6-7
Developmental class where your soccer player will learn and build off of basic technical skills of dribbling and passing in order to apply them in a team training and game environment. Classes include simple activities that progress each week with the goal of preparing soccer players to learn what to expect and how to behave in a true soccer training environment.
• Class time: 60 minutes
• Player to coach ratio: 10:1
• Basic activities + small-sided game play
Ages 7-8
Advanced class where your soccer player will learn more complex concepts and continue building off of technical skills of dribbling and passing in order to apply them in a reality-based training and game environment. Classes will objectively progress to using these skills to achieve team objectives.
• Class time: 60 minutes
• Player to coach ratio: 10:1
• Advanced activities + small-sided game play
NEW SPORTING STARS HEALTH & SAFETY GUIDELINES
Sporting Kansas City has created a detailed document of health and safety guidelines to implement at all Sporting Kansas City youth soccer events. All participants will be required to abide by the following guidelines in order to prioritize and maintain the health and safety of all participants, parents and staff.
For more information on Sporting Stars or how to get your child involved, please contact Rachel Lammers at rlammers@sportingkc.com.