Little Friends Program (2022-2023)

Piccoli Amici - Learn By Playing


The Piccoli Amici (Little Friends) Program is especially designed for players born in 2022 and 2023 and places the focus on the “needs” of our youngest future stars! These “needs” include socialization skills, cognitive stimulation, motor skill development and enjoyment. Sessions include imaginative games and a fun-filled environment. The progression-based curriculum allows for the introduction of basic skill set development.


Sessions feature low “trainer-to-player" ratios and are managed by U.S.S.F. and/or internationally certified coaches. Our Italian technical partners at Cesena F.C. (formerly A.C. Cesena) have assisted in the development of this program by contributing both methodological and didactical information.


Our “Little Friends” coaches and trainers consider each young player the “subject” and not the “object” of each professional session. We all understand that every teaching opportunity, small-sided game and exercise must trigger a positive response and active involvement in all our “Little Friends”.


For more information on the Little Friends Program please contact us at info@olddominionfc.org.

Little Friends Fall 2025 Registration


Program Length:  8 weeks


Session Start Date: Saturday, September 6th


Program Days: Saturdays


Program Time: 9AM-10AM


Location:

  • ODFC (South) Champe HS Bermuda Grass Field #4
  • ODFC (North) Woodgrove Park-Round Hill (Small Field)


NOTE: If sessions are missed due to inclement weather all efforts will be made to add a session to the end of the season.


Cost: $130

Fall 2025 Registration

Areas of Focus: Introductory Phase


TECHNICAL                                                         

• Learn Modified skills of different sports

• Knowledge of the basics of soccer equipment

• Use of appropriate footwear and clothing

• Introduction to basic soccer skills with the ball.

TACTICAL

• Know the basic rules and ethics of the sport

• Display basic game and movement concepts as players learn parameters including field size

• Play small-sided (1v1, 2v2 preferred)

PHYSICAL                                                             

• General flexibility, mobility development

• Develop basic motor skills: proper running, jumping and throwing technique

• Develop speed, power and endurance (SPE) through small-sided games

• Develop linear, lateral and multi-directional speed

• Basic body awareness 

• Flexibility/Mobility

PERSONAL/SOCIAL

• Enjoyment/Fun/Positive attitude

• Learn concepts of playing safe and fair

• Respect Coaches and parents

• Social Interaction skills

• Self-esteem/confidence