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Little Friends Program (2019-2020)

Spring 2024 Reg CLOSED!!


Piccoli Amici - Learn By Playing

The Piccoli Amici (Little Friends) Program is especially designed for players ages born in 2019 or 2020 and places the focus on the “needs” of our youngest future stars!

These “needs” include:

  • Socialization skills
  • Cognitive stimulation
  • Motor skill development
  • 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 “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 contact us at info@olddominionfc.org


Little Friends Spring 2024 Registration Information

Little Friends Program (Birth Year 2019-2020)

Program Length: 8  weeks

Session Start Date: Saturday, April 6th 2024

Program Days: Saturdays

Program Time: 9AM-10AM

Program Cost: $120 "early-bird" $150 Full rate starting  Friday, March 1st 2024

Location:

  • ODFC (North) Woodgrove Park-Round Hill (Small Field behind Aquatic Center)

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

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AREAS OF FOCUS: EARLY PRELIMINARY 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.

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

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 (3v3; 4v4 preferred)

PERSONAL/SOCIAL

• Enjoyment/Fun/Positive attitude

• Learn concepts of playing safe and fair

• Respect Coaches and parents

• Social Interaction skills

• Self-esteem/confidence