James Island Youth Soccer Club

Fall 2008 Micro Soccer Calendar

Dates to Remember

September 4 - JIYSC Micro Coaches Meeting (Time/Place TBD)
September 8 - Practice begins

U5 teams play on Monday/Saturday and practice on Wednesday
U6 teams play on Tuesday/Saturday and practice on Thursday
U7 teams play on Wednesday/Saturday and practice on Monday
U8 teams play on Thursday/Saturday and practice on Tuesday

September 13 - 1st game all teams
October 25 - Last Saturday game all teams
October 27-30 - Last game of season
November 1-2 - James Island Cup

JIYSC Micro Soccer Program

Ages: U5 - U8

About Micro Soccer:
The Micro Soccer program provides educational and developmental training for our youngest players, age’s 4-8 boys and girls. The rules for micro-soccer emphasize basic skills while having lots of fun. The concept behind micro-soccer is to allow more touches on the ball by having small teams playing on small fields. JIYSC is proud that the majority of our Micro Coaches have attended the Youth Module Course given by a Nationally Licensed Youth Module Instructor and offered yearly in the Fall. JIYSC is committed to keeping the Micro Soccer program a fun and learning experience for both children and their parents. All practices and games are held at the James Island Youth Soccer Club’s main facility, at the corner of Fort Johnson Road and Lighthouse Blvd. Micro soccer coaches will receive their team rosters at the coaches meeting and will call player’s parents and notify them of practice dates and times.

Training:
All players spend one day a week training with professional trainers from the Suarez Soccer School led by Temoc Suarez. The Suarez Soccer School is designed to continue the development of the soccer player, whatever his or her skill level may be. The player will be challenged to improve and excel in his or her skills through a progressive and efficient method.

Equipment:
All players must have adequate soccer equipment at the start of each season. If your player is new to the club, you will need to purchase a size 3(U5/U6) or 4(U7/U8) soccer ball, soccer cleats, shin guards, black shorts and soccer socks. Team jerseys will be provided by the club prior to the first game. Registration fees include this jersey.

Soccer Future:
Please remember that micro soccer is only one of the important programs offered by the JIYSC. Older teams in our Recreational and Classic programs will begin practicing on the fields a few weeks before the Micro season begins.