JIYSC Micro Soccer Program

The JIYSC Micro Soccer Program welcomes young soccer players that want to have fun through soccer.   

Players must be at least 3 years of age, and not more than 7 years of age as of August 1st, 2011.   We are proud to be the only soccer organization in the local area that offers a U4 and U5 (Under 4 and Under 5 years of age on 8/1/11) program, which includes skills training in our soccer curriculum. 

The U4 program, for children born August 1, 2007 to July 31, 2008, is new to the club starting this Spring. The cost for the U4 program is only $55.

The JIYSC Micro Soccer Program is all about fun and learning about the game.

When Are Games Played and What is the Training Schedule?

February 6, 2012 (Monday):
5:00pm = Coaches meeting with JIYSC staff (no players) Coaches are encouraged to hold individual practices this week

February 7th (Tuesday)
5:30pm to 6:30pm – Meet the coach/team (Players and parents)

February 13th (Monday)
5:30pm to 6:30pm – JIYSC Weekly skills training for U4 teams 

February 14th (Tuesday)
5:30pm to 6:30pm – JIYSC Weekly skills training begins for U5 and U6 teams

February 16th (Thursday)
5:30pm to 6:30pm – JIYSC Weekly skills training begins for U7 an U8 teams
 

February 18th (Saturday)

First play date for U4 to U8 teams (game schedules will be handed out at Coaches Meeting)
We will have an 8-10 week schedule that last 10 or 12 weeks due to Spring Breaks weekends.
Most likely planning the Jamboree the first week of May. 

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WHY MICRO SOCCER 

About Micro Soccer

The Micro Soccer program provides educational and developmental training for our youngest players, age’s 3-8 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.

Skills Training

All players spend one day a week training with professional trainers, led by our Club's Director of Coaching, Kevin Roberts. Our training program 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 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, Jr. Academy, Academy, and Classic programs will begin practicing on the fields a few weeks before the Micro season begins.