Research shows that a player who is just starting out needs to immediately experience the fun aspect of the game. Therefore, the Kearny Kickers Program focuses on teaching soccer fundamentals in a fun based play environment.

Characteristics of the Kickers Age Group:

• Short attention span
• Learn through fun and games
• Easily fatigued, quick recovery, play at two speeds - on or off
• Learning coordination and balance

The Kearny Kickers Program focuses on two main areas:

• Physical Literacy
• Ball Awareness

Physical Literacy

• Tag-based activities to promote changes in speed and direction
• Movement-based activities to promote the development of motor skills
• Small-sided games to promote healthy competition

Ball Awareness

• Ball-related activities to promote physical literacy and technique familiarity.
• Imaginative, cartoon-based games to promote fun and maintain player focus.

Session Structure

• Each session lasts for 60 minutes (1 per week).
• Individual sessions consist of many short, fun activities
• Lots of short breaks
• A non-directive, fun-based coaching style is adopted