Developmental Program

Developmental Program (U3-U10)


Contact: admin@lamorindasc.com , doc@lamorindasc.com

Shooting Stars (U3-U4)

Hot Shots (U6)

Soccer Buds (U7-U8)

Strikers (U9-U10)

All Developmental Program games will be in our indoor arena, so the ball will constantly be in-play and on the field, rather than being kicked out of bounds often.

-- Shooting Stars --

Ages: U3-U4

Uniforms: None

Season: Mid Aug – Mid Nov

Training: 1 session, 1 hour

Games: 1 hour (LaMO Arena)

Foundation Phase: This program is designed for soccer beginners. The purpose of this program is to allow young players to focus on ball mastery and being creative while playing. We want the players to play for enjoyment and learn through playing. The games will be in our indoor arena, so the ball will constantly be in-play and on the field, rather than being kicked out of bounds often.

-- Hot Shots --

Ages: U5-U6

Uniforms: None

Season: Mid Aug – Mid Nov

Training: 1 session, 1 hour

Games: 1 hour (LaMO Arena)

Foundation Phase: This program is a continuation of the previous (Shooting Stars). The players will continue to focus on ball mastery and technical skills, through fun drills and games. We want the players to play for enjoyment and learn through playing. The games will be in our indoor arena, so the ball will constantly be in-play and on the field, rather than being kicked out of bounds often.

-- Soccer Buds --

Ages: U7-U8

Uniforms: None

Season: Mid Aug – Mid Nov

Training: 1 session, 1.5 hours

Games: 1 hour (LaMO Arena)

Preliminary Phase: The goals for this phase are improved motor skills, improved basic technical skills (kicking, dribbling, stopping the ball, and ball control), an appreciation for what the game is about, and a basic understanding of when and why: we pass, we dribble, we kick, and we move.

  • For Motor skills and Technique: Develop speed, agility, balance, lateral movements, and timing & coordination through a variety of fun, organized and spontaneous activities. Develop technical skills of ball control (all foot surfaces, thigh, chest), passing, receiving, dribbling (moves), running with the ball, shooting, and tackling/blocking shots through a variety of drills and progressions.

The games will be in our indoor arena, so the ball will constantly be in-play and on the field, rather than being kicked out of bounds often.

-- Strikers --

Ages: U9-U10

Uniforms: None

Season: Mid Aug – Mid Nov

Training: 2 sessions, 1.5 hours

Games: 1 hour (LaMO Arena)

Preliminary Phase: The goals for this phase are improved motor skills, improved basic technical skills (kicking, dribbling, stopping the ball, and ball control), an appreciation for what the game is about, and a basic understanding of when and why: we pass, we dribble, we kick, and we move.

  • For Motor skills and Technique: Develop speed, agility, balance, lateral movements, and timing & coordination through a variety of fun, organized and spontaneous activities. Develop technical skills of ball control (all foot surfaces, thigh, chest), passing, receiving, dribbling (moves), running with the ball, shooting, and tackling/blocking shots through a variety of drills and progressions.

The games will be in our indoor arena, so the ball will constantly be in-play and on the field, rather than being kicked out of bounds often.

Thank you for your interest in joining the Lamorinda Soccer Club. Please review the informaqtion listed above. Players interested in playing for Lamorinda Soccer Club in one of our programs or academy pathways are welcome to register using the registration form above.

For more information about tryouts please email admin@lamorindasc.com

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