Little Metros Program (Ages 6-10)
The Little Metro program is open to all soccer players from age 6-10 who want to learn more about how to improve their technical skills. There is no tryout and people can sign up for any of the programs offered throughout the year. Click here for the current open program.
Philosophy
The soccer ball is the center of the Eugene Metro Fútbol Club Little Metro Program.
All LM training sessions focus on introducing and improving the ball handling skills needed to become a successful young soccer player. At this young age, players will work on touching the ball as often as possible in order to learn the motor skills necessary to move with the ball in all possible directions. Players are encouraged to work with the ball, experiment with the ball, and become accustomed to handling the ball in all situations.
At training sessions, EMFC coaches will set up small group environments in which individuals can work on specific foot skills that will teach a young soccer play how to touch and move the ball with all surfaces of his/her feet. Players will learn how to juggle with their feet, thighs, and head, as well as juggling with a combination of these body parts. Players are taught a variety of soccer moves and are encouraged to be creative in using these moves during small sided game play.
In addition to ball handling skills, players will start to learn basic passing and receiving skills. Players will be taught to receive the ball with a 'positive touch' and quickly pass the ball using a variety of techniques. Players will again learn these skills in a small group environment to maximize instruction time.
The EMFC Little Metro training sessions make use of 'small sided' games of 3v3 or 4v4. These games allow every player to get a maximum number of touches on the ball and allow each player to apply their newly learned soccer skills in a fun game environment.
The EMFC Little Metro program is designed to allow players of all levels to participate. We recognize that most children from age 6 to 10 play multiple sports and have other social activities. We offer programs throughout the year that allow maximum flexibility for participating families. By instructing in small groups, we can group individuals according to age, but more importantly, by skill level. This allows us to provide more individualized training for all players who participate in our programs. Some of our programs, such as EMFC Little Metros, are linked to forming recreational teams in either indoor or KidSports leagues.
All our programs are staffed by qualified EMFC coaches and are under the direction of the EMFC Little Metro Director Jen Davin. Lesson plans are developed in advance and are designed by our most experienced coaches. All EMFC staff coaches live and work in our community and have been part of the soccer community for a number of years.
The Eugene Metro Futbol Club's Little Metro Program was created and designed with the purpose of creating a fun and positive learning environment for young soccer players. We have priced the offerings or our Little Metro Program to be affordable. EMFC offers additional savings for group team signup and early registration. In addition, we offer fee waivers and scholarships for players and families that need assistance.
Program details and costs
EMFC offers our Little Metros program to 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders in the Lane County area. Here is the calendar for a typical year:
- Spring Skills Academy and League - April/May 6 week program
- Summer Skills Academy - July 4 week program
- Fall Skills Academy and League - September/October 6 week program
- Winter indoor program - December/January
Spring Skills Academy and League 2012: April 9th-May 18th (Mon-Wed-Fri) Cost: $140.00
Our Spring Little Metros program offers 6 weeks of twice/week training for a total of 12 training session. All training sessions are conducted by EMFC staff coaches. Sessions are 60 minutes in length. In addition, EMFC will form teams within the program to compete in a 5-week-long, EMFC organized league.
Summer Skills Academy 2012 July 9th-August 1st (Mon-Wed) Cost: $90.00
Our Summer Skills Academy is a 4 week program that offers 2 trainings per week for a total of 8 sessions. The sessions are 60 minutes in length. Training sessions are held twice a week where quality EMFC coaches teach individual skills in a small group environment. Beginning with footskills, juggling, passing and receiving, players will utilize their newly learned skills in small-sided games.
Fall Skills Academy and League 2012 September 10th - October 19th (Mon-Wed-Fri) Cost: $140.00
The Fall program is very similar to the Spring Program. The program offers 6 weeks of twice/week training for a total of 12 training session that are 60 minutes in length. All sessions are conducted by EMFC staff coaches. In addition, EMFC will form teams within the program to compete in a 5 week, EMFC organized league.
Little Metro Winter Indoor Academy December and January Cost: $100.00
In December and January, EMFC offers indoor footskill sessions that focus specifically on individual footskills for all players. In these sessions, players will learn and improve their ability to handle the ball with all surfaces of their feet. They will learn how to juggle with their feet, thighs, and head. EMFC coaches instruct players to learn different moves. Ball handling and balance are key components of this training program.