James Island Youth Soccer Club

Spring 2010 Micro Soccer Season Information

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 4 years of age, and not more than 7 years of age as of August 1st, 2010. We are proud to be the only soccer organization in the local area that offers a U5 (Under 5 years of age on 8/1/09) program, and includes technical development and training in our soccer curriculum. We are also adding a U4 program, for children born July 31 2006 to August 1 2007. The cost for this program is $50.

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

When Are Games Played and Suarez Training Schedule

Most games will be played on Saturdays, with a few additional games on weeknight evenings.

Typical Weekly Schedule

U5 Monday (Suarez) / Wednesday (practice or game) / Saturday ( 9:30 am game)

U6 Tuesday (Suarez) / Thursday (practice or game) / Saturday (10:30 am game)

U7/8 Monday or Tuesday (practice or game) / Thursday (Suarez) / Saturday ( 9:30 or 10:30 am game)

This schedule is subject to change. All changes will be listed at this website.

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Game Format Played

U5 and U6 teams will play 3v3 - Size 3 ball

U7/8 teams will play 5v5 (no goalie) - Size 4 ball

U7 and U8 teams will be combined into a U7/8 age bracket this season. This is common for the Spring season.

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Concession Stand and Volunteering

The concession stand will be open on Saturday mornings (9am to Noon) during the soccer season. We are always looking for volunteers to give an hour of time in the concession stand. Please email the JIYSC Volunteer Coordinator if you can help - jiyscvolunteer@gmail.com.

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WHY MICRO SOCCER

Modified soccer will develop players faster with more touches.
Opportunity for less complicated and better decisions.
Less players, coach can see the players clearer.
Offers Parent/coaches an opportunity to grow in progressions also.

Read more about "WHY MICRO SOCCER"

JIYSC Micro Soccer Program

Ages: U4 - 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, Jr. Academy, Academy, and Classic programs will begin practicing on the fields a few weeks before the Micro season begins.