RECREATIONAL pROGRAM
(u9 AND bELOW)

The focus of the Recreational Program is to create an environment that allows the players to have fun while learning the fundamentals of soccer.

Focusing on individual technical development in a fun and safe environment.

Schedule

  • Week 1: 4/20 and 4/24: Basic footwork/ dribbling    
    Drills: Cone dribbling, zombie penguins, hot lava, rollovers, stopping the ball    Games: Red light, green light, Simon says, freeze tag, Rooster Tails, Crab soccer, Sharks and minnows

  • Week 2: 4/27 and 5/1: Passing/teamwork   
    Drills: line passing, triangle passing, relay races   Games: Target practice, Star Wars, Keep your yard clean!

  • Week 3: 5/4 and 5/8: Shooting/scoring  
    Drills: Shooting lines, 3v1s, give-and-go lines, 2v1s     Games: Buffalo!, shooting relays, World Cup, Knockout

  • Week 4: 5/11 and 5/15: Possession/defense 
    Drills: Keep away, Crossing the river, introductions to Rondos, Cops and Robbers   Games: 1v1s, 2v2s, 3v3, and 4v4 scrimmage progression

  • Week 5: 5/18 and 5/22: Revisiting what we've learned in the first 8 sessions    
    Recap of the kids' favorite drills with more advanced variations, emphasis on opposite foot development

  • Week 6: 5/29: Warmups moving into full-field games  E
    mphasis on having our players learn to spread out, pass to open teammates, and become familiar with the laws of the game (goal kicks, throw-ins, corner kids, etc.) 30 minute games with half times

    Last day, we plan to have a cookout!

     

Player fees

  • $175 registration fee for Spring 2026 season

  • Scholarships and payment plans are available.
    Email registrar@bigskyfc.org

This program will enable your child to:

  • Have fun while learning the game of soccer

  • Gain a love of the game

  • Develop their skills on the ball

  • Play in a low-pressure environment with focus on individual technical development.