JUNIOR SHARKS
Birth years 2019 (U4) through 2015 (U8)
JUNIOR SHARKS runs Saturday, April 22 - Saturday, June 3, with Saturday, June 10 used as a rain date if needed.
No Junior Sharks sessions on Saturday, May 27 of Memorial Day Weekend.
SPRING 2023
U8 (Birth year 2015)
1x a week (technical training) Saturdays 8-9 a.m.
1x a week in-house league games once a week, scheduled for Mondays from 6:30 to 7:30 pm.
U7 (Birth year 2016)
1x a week (technical training) Saturdays 9:15-10:15 a.m.
U6 (Birth year 2017)
1x a week (technical training) Saturdays 10:30-11:15 a.m.
U4 & U5 (Birth year 2018 & 2019)
1x a week (technical training) Saturdays 11:30 to 12:15 p.m.
U4, U5 & U6: Me & My Ball
Training sessions for this age group are 1x a week for 45 minutes, as recommended by US Soccer.
At the first stage in the Junior Sharks program, the focus is on the individual player to use his/her imagination to become creators and inventors.
Consequently, fun activities are the primary focus as we introduce the ABCs (Agility, Balance, Coordination and Speed). No attention will be placed on tactics, team shape or positions at this age. Small-sided games will never exceed the 3v3 format. SSC wants all players to love the game, and we begin with the foundations of soccer skills in this creative, play-based format as appropriate for their young ages.
The program for U5 and U6 includes technical training at Taugwonk Field (1x week) plus a SSC Junior Sharks uniform t-shirt.
U4, U5 & U6 Fee: $90
U4 & U5 Saturdays 11:30 to 12:15 p.m.
U6 Saturdays 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Session: Saturday, April 22 - Saturday, June 3.
Taugwonk Field, Stonington
(Sessions not held on May 27 of Memorial Day Weekend.)
U7 & U8: Me & My Teammates (U7 & U8)
During this second stage in the Junior Sharks program, training sessions will add some complexity and introduce activities in pairs or small groups to promote communication, cooperation and teamwork. ABCs work will be similar to Stage I, but will include more advanced agility, eye-foot and eye-hand coordination activities.
Attention will be given to team principles of 4v4. The primary focus will be to teach the proper attacking and defending principles of play, both individually and with teammates. The attacking principles include penetration, width, support, off-the-ball movement and finishing. Defending principles include pressure, cover and team shape.
U7 Fee: $90
1x a week (technical training) Saturdays 9:15-10:15 a.m
SSC Junior Sharks uniform t-shirt is included.
U8 Fee: $130
1x a week (technical training) Saturdays 8-9 a.m.
1x a week in-house league games with referee, once a week.
SSC Junior Sharks uniform t-shirt is included.
Spring session: Saturday, April 22 - Saturday, June 3.
Taugwonk Field, Stonington
(No Junior Sharks sessions on May 27 of Memorial Day Weekend.)
All Junior Sharks programming is held at Taugwonk Field, Stonington, by exit 91.
Junior Sharks should wear shin guards, cleats and wear comfortable athletic clothing.
Please bring your own labeled water bottle. Junior Sharks shirts will be provided on the first day if you need a new one; please email us with name and size to [email protected] if your child needs a new shirt.
Volunteer parents will hand out shirts on the first day. Balls will be provided for use at training sessions, but if your Junior Shark would like a soccer ball for practicing at home, a size 3 ball is appropriate. They do not need to bring a ball to Junior Sharks.
NOTE: Cancellations due to weather will be announced on Stonington Soccer Club social media only, not emailed or posted on the website.
Portable bathroom facilities are available at Taugwonk Field.
No dogs are permitted anywhere at Taugwonk Field, even in the parking lot. Thank you.
QUESTIONS? The SSC Board is glad to welcome you to SSC!