Recreational soccer experience for boys & girls facilitated and led by Detroit City FC youth program coaches. Curriculum for practices will emphasize building optimal technical abilities such as ownership and mastery of the ball as well as an introduction to tactical positioning all through positive reinforcement in a safe learning environment.
FORMAT:
8U – 5v5 (10 players per team)
11U – 7v7 (12 players per team)
14U – 9v9 (15 players per team)
WHO: Boys & Girls 7-14 years-old (coed teams)
WHAT: 8-week program: (8) 1-hr practices + (8) games on weekends. Team practices coordinated by Detroit City FC. Team games coordinated by Detroit Parks & Recreation
DATES: April 18-June 8.
TIME: Practice on Thursdays 6:00-7:30pm (beginning April 18), game times TBD on Saturdays by Detroit Parks & Recreation
WHERE: (OUTDOORS) @ Martin Luther King Jr. High School – 3400 E. Lafayette St. Detroit, MI 48207 (Turf field directly across from Detroit City Fieldhouse). Game locations TBD by Detroit Parks & Recreation
COST: $90
BENEFITS:
-Players receive Detroit City FC tee shirt!
-Players receive shin guards and uniform provided by Detroit Parks & Recreation
-Led by Detroit City FC Youth Professional coaches (no parent volunteers!)
-Organized, communicative, and stress-free soccer season experience
-Prepares recreation players for competitive travel soccer with Detroit City FC City youth