Anonymous
07/17/2019 15:36
Subject: Soccer for a 4-5 year old
Syc
Anonymous
07/17/2019 15:30
Subject: Soccer for a 4-5 year old
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:We are trying to find a soccer club with a friendly environment for a boy who will be five in December. I'm looking at all the options and its overwhelming. We want to stay close to our West Springfield home so if there are practices during the week, we don't run into traffic. I really like ASA (Alexandria) but that may be a hike with a weekly practice. Plus their ball mastery training for his age group might be a good way for him to catch up to the other 4-5 year olds who seem to dance circles around him. :o) We are off Rolling Road between FXCO Parkway and Old Keene Mill but much closer to the FXCO Parkway.
Over the summer we tried Viva but that was a confusing mess with ABGC and Viva and we just don't want to go all the way up to Annandale. Plus my kid who says he loves soccer got bored as the kids seem to be barracudas on the field. So, the options I'm looking at are:
ASA (kind of far)
BRYC (looks like for his age group would practice at Lake Braddock park site)
SYC (Springfield South County Youth Club)
SCAA (South County Soccer)
I want an environment that allows him to look forward to going, learn some skills and have fun with coaches that are engaging. All of these leagues and clubs are thoroughly confusing.
Thanks!
Confused (kinda) soccer mom
SYC Soccer
July 12 at 6:52 AM ·
??? SYC U7/U8 Developmental Academy announces 2?? FREE ID Sessions to all the Boys and Girls born in 2012, 2013 and 2014!
?? FREE SESSIONS ??
1) Wednesday, July 31 from 5:30PM - 6:30PM at Hooes Road Park Field #4
2)Wednesday, August 7 from 5:30PM - 6:30PM at Hooes Road Park Field #4 - Tentative
?? FREE ID SESSION REGISTRATION ??
https://sycva.demosphere-secure.com/_registration_login…
If you have questions about our DA program please send email to DA Director Justin O’Shell at youthdev@sycva.com
More information on our DA HERE ??
https://www.sycva.com/news_article/show/1030983
SYC is definitely the closest but has really really bad online reviews. Would like to hear from some parents about SYC. Thanks!
At his age I would recommend to not play your child up specifically in this or any other program. I made that mistake a few years ago and at this early age had a negative impact on my child. he was getting crushed by the older kids and it got to the point where he no longer wanted to attend practices and now doesnt even want to play anymore...heart breaking.
I would look for the closest rec program for his specific age group. usually at that age group you have a parent coaching the kids however the basics are easy that a parent with some to little coaching experience can coach your kids. You might also want to check out Soccer Shots. They are specifically geared to coaching kids at young ages and now have classes that are not at preschool but are open to any child. I would highly recommend it for a beginner.
Anonymous
07/17/2019 06:53
Subject: Re:Soccer for a 4-5 year old
What about a local rec league? At this age I wouldn't make it any more complicated than it needs to be.
My DS started in our local rec league, and we didn't move onto a higher level club until it was clear he'd developed into a good player and needed higher level coaching and competition. But those rec league years were great. A really good environment where he learned the basics and had a lot of fun. And our family made some good friends in a non-competitive atmosphere (can't say that for our club).
My DS started in our local rec league, and we didn't move onto a higher level club until it was clear he'd developed into a good player and needed higher level coaching and competition. But those rec league years were great. A really good environment where he learned the basics and had a lot of fun. And our family made some good friends in a non-competitive atmosphere (can't say that for our club).
Anonymous
07/16/2019 23:30
Subject: Soccer for a 4-5 year old
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:We are trying to find a soccer club with a friendly environment for a boy who will be five in December. I'm looking at all the options and its overwhelming. We want to stay close to our West Springfield home so if there are practices during the week, we don't run into traffic. I really like ASA (Alexandria) but that may be a hike with a weekly practice. Plus their ball mastery training for his age group might be a good way for him to catch up to the other 4-5 year olds who seem to dance circles around him. :o) We are off Rolling Road between FXCO Parkway and Old Keene Mill but much closer to the FXCO Parkway.
Over the summer we tried Viva but that was a confusing mess with ABGC and Viva and we just don't want to go all the way up to Annandale. Plus my kid who says he loves soccer got bored as the kids seem to be barracudas on the field. So, the options I'm looking at are:
ASA (kind of far)
BRYC (looks like for his age group would practice at Lake Braddock park site)
SYC (Springfield South County Youth Club)
SCAA (South County Soccer)
I want an environment that allows him to look forward to going, learn some skills and have fun with coaches that are engaging. All of these leagues and clubs are thoroughly confusing.
Thanks!
Confused (kinda) soccer mom
SYC Soccer
July 12 at 6:52 AM ·
??? SYC U7/U8 Developmental Academy announces 2?? FREE ID Sessions to all the Boys and Girls born in 2012, 2013 and 2014!
?? FREE SESSIONS ??
1) Wednesday, July 31 from 5:30PM - 6:30PM at Hooes Road Park Field #4
2)Wednesday, August 7 from 5:30PM - 6:30PM at Hooes Road Park Field #4 - Tentative
?? FREE ID SESSION REGISTRATION ??
https://sycva.demosphere-secure.com/_registration_login…
If you have questions about our DA program please send email to DA Director Justin O’Shell at youthdev@sycva.com
More information on our DA HERE ??
https://www.sycva.com/news_article/show/1030983
SYC is definitely the closest but has really really bad online reviews. Would like to hear from some parents about SYC. Thanks!
Anonymous
07/16/2019 23:29
Subject: Soccer for a 4-5 year old
Anonymous wrote:What does "barracudas" on the field mean?
That these little kiddos were really good!
Anonymous
07/16/2019 17:58
Subject: Soccer for a 4-5 year old
Anonymous wrote:We are trying to find a soccer club with a friendly environment for a boy who will be five in December. I'm looking at all the options and its overwhelming. We want to stay close to our West Springfield home so if there are practices during the week, we don't run into traffic. I really like ASA (Alexandria) but that may be a hike with a weekly practice. Plus their ball mastery training for his age group might be a good way for him to catch up to the other 4-5 year olds who seem to dance circles around him. :o) We are off Rolling Road between FXCO Parkway and Old Keene Mill but much closer to the FXCO Parkway.
Over the summer we tried Viva but that was a confusing mess with ABGC and Viva and we just don't want to go all the way up to Annandale. Plus my kid who says he loves soccer got bored as the kids seem to be barracudas on the field. So, the options I'm looking at are:
ASA (kind of far)
BRYC (looks like for his age group would practice at Lake Braddock park site)
SYC (Springfield South County Youth Club)
SCAA (South County Soccer)
I want an environment that allows him to look forward to going, learn some skills and have fun with coaches that are engaging. All of these leagues and clubs are thoroughly confusing.
Thanks!
Confused (kinda) soccer mom
SYC Soccer
July 12 at 6:52 AM ·
??? SYC U7/U8 Developmental Academy announces 2?? FREE ID Sessions to all the Boys and Girls born in 2012, 2013 and 2014!
?? FREE SESSIONS ??
1) Wednesday, July 31 from 5:30PM - 6:30PM at Hooes Road Park Field #4
2)Wednesday, August 7 from 5:30PM - 6:30PM at Hooes Road Park Field #4 - Tentative
?? FREE ID SESSION REGISTRATION ??
https://sycva.demosphere-secure.com/_registration_login…
If you have questions about our DA program please send email to DA Director Justin O’Shell at youthdev@sycva.com
More information on our DA HERE ??
https://www.sycva.com/news_article/show/1030983
Anonymous
07/16/2019 16:48
Subject: Soccer for a 4-5 year old
Just go where his friends or older kids who go to the elementary school he'll attend goes. Don't' make it hard on yourself. The point at this age is fun and having him enjoy playing.
Anonymous
07/16/2019 16:40
Subject: Soccer for a 4-5 year old
Go with the place closest to you because that is where you’ll want to be in the young elementary years. Driving too far will wear on you.
Anonymous
07/16/2019 16:38
Subject: Soccer for a 4-5 year old
What does "barracudas" on the field mean?
Anonymous
07/16/2019 16:17
Subject: Re:Soccer for a 4-5 year old
The PP is correct My Ds is playing u9 this yr he is a December 2011 birthday.
Anonymous
07/16/2019 16:15
Subject: Re:Soccer for a 4-5 year old
if his birth year is 2014 he's a u6 If its 2015 he's a u5
Anonymous
07/16/2019 15:51
Subject: Re:Soccer for a 4-5 year old
OP here. I think from what I'm reading he is U5. He spends one more year in preschool before kindergarten, and there are tons of clubs that have the preschool program he could fit into. Just so confusing with so many options.
Anonymous
07/16/2019 14:08
Subject: Soccer for a 4-5 year old
Go with BRYC and the they may still be doing grade based placement for the rec side.
Anonymous
07/16/2019 13:52
Subject: Re:Soccer for a 4-5 year old
Just remember with a December birthday he will almost always be the youngest on the team. if he started right now he would be a U6 based on the December birthday.
Anonymous
07/16/2019 13:49
Subject: Soccer for a 4-5 year old
We are trying to find a soccer club with a friendly environment for a boy who will be five in December. I'm looking at all the options and its overwhelming. We want to stay close to our West Springfield home so if there are practices during the week, we don't run into traffic. I really like ASA (Alexandria) but that may be a hike with a weekly practice. Plus their ball mastery training for his age group might be a good way for him to catch up to the other 4-5 year olds who seem to dance circles around him. :o) We are off Rolling Road between FXCO Parkway and Old Keene Mill but much closer to the FXCO Parkway.
Over the summer we tried Viva but that was a confusing mess with ABGC and Viva and we just don't want to go all the way up to Annandale. Plus my kid who says he loves soccer got bored as the kids seem to be barracudas on the field. So, the options I'm looking at are:
ASA (kind of far)
BRYC (looks like for his age group would practice at Lake Braddock park site)
SYC (Springfield South County Youth Club)
SCAA (South County Soccer)
I want an environment that allows him to look forward to going, learn some skills and have fun with coaches that are engaging. All of these leagues and clubs are thoroughly confusing.
Thanks!
Confused (kinda) soccer mom
Over the summer we tried Viva but that was a confusing mess with ABGC and Viva and we just don't want to go all the way up to Annandale. Plus my kid who says he loves soccer got bored as the kids seem to be barracudas on the field. So, the options I'm looking at are:
ASA (kind of far)
BRYC (looks like for his age group would practice at Lake Braddock park site)
SYC (Springfield South County Youth Club)
SCAA (South County Soccer)
I want an environment that allows him to look forward to going, learn some skills and have fun with coaches that are engaging. All of these leagues and clubs are thoroughly confusing.
Thanks!
Confused (kinda) soccer mom