In House Teams
In House Teams
Our kindergarten program is designed to introduce the new athlete to team sports and soccer in a fun and loosely structured environment. We conduct 10 sessions, once each week during our 10-week season, and hold no practices. Teams are kept small; 6 to 8 kids each, are co ed., and are coached by parent volunteers. Teams are formed by lottery. All players will be chosen at random. Kindergarteners All play at the same time, on small fields set up within one of our larger fields. The kids begin each session doing very basic soccer drills designed to teach both them and the new coach the most fundamental skills of the sport. Older player volunteers from the travel program help conduct and run the drills. After a half hour of drills, the teams are paired off, and the players get a chance to play a game of soccer on small fields with pug goals. This program is geared towards kids still in the process of developing motor skills, and learning spatial sense. All Kindergarten children recieve a Jersey and socks. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our first grade program is designed to build upon our kindergarten program, with the primary focus still on having fun and enjoying team sports. We conduct 10 sessions, once each week during our 10-week season, and hold no practices. Teams are kept small, 6 to 8 kids each by gender, and are coached by parent volunteers. Teams are formed by lottery. All players will be chosen at random. The kids begin each session doing basic soccer drills and simple team drills designed to teach both them and the new coach the fundamental skills of the sport. After warm-ups, the teams are paired off, and the players get a chance to play a game of soccer on small fields with pug goals using the skills they are learning. This program is designed towards kids fine tuning motor their skills and beginning to develop spatial sense.
TIMES AND LOCATION:
Saturday Morning at 9:00 on Freedom 2 fields
All first grade children recieve a Jersey and socks.
GAME TIMES AND LOCATION:
Saturday Morning at 10:30 on Freedom 2 fields
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Our second grade program is our introduction to true team play. Boys and girls are separated into two divisions, and a 10 game season is scheduled. Teams are encouraged to practice once a week to help develop skills and the team concept. Teams are kept small, 7-8 players each, and are coached by parent volunteers.Teams are formed by lottery. All players will be chosen at random. Games are played on 25-yard x 40-yard fields; the teams play 5 v 5, four out and a goalie using micro sized goals, are refereed by the younger members of our reffing staff, and consist of four 10 minute quarters. There are no official scores, no standings, and no playoffs. Our second grade program is purely about the fun of the game. This program is designed towards kids who are developing their spatial sense, and fully exploring their motor skills. All 2nd grade players recieve a complete uniform. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Our 3rd-4th grade Mini program is our introduction to competition. Boys and girls are separated into two divisions, and play a 10 game schedule.Teams are formed by lottery. All players will be chosen at random. Teams are encouraged to practice one to two times a week to help develop skills and team play. Teams have 10 - 13 players each, play 8 v 8 with 7 out and a goalie using Junior sized goals, games are played on a regulation short-sided field of 45 yards x 65 yards , are refereed, and consist of four 12 minute quarters. Coaches are encouraged to discuss scores and winning and losing, but no public standings are maintained and there are no playoffs. This program is designed towards kids who are fine tuning their spatial sense and understanding the concepts of team play. All 3rd-4th grade players recieve a full uniform . ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Our 5th through 8th grade program is split into two age groups, 5th & 6th, and 7th & 8th grades. Because we no longer have enough teams to play just Medford teams, we join the Pinelands League, which includes Medford Lakes, Mt. Laurel, Southampton, and Tabernacle. The majority of games are played here in Medford, but some are played in the other towns. This is a competitive division with standings, all teams will be formed by lottery. All players will be chosen at random. Our Pinelands program is intended for any child who wants to play soccer, whether they are an experienced player, want to try soccer for the first time, or are heavily involved in other sports and wish to stay in shape during the off season. Our Pinelands League plays in both the fall and spring. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TENTATIVE TIMES AND LOCATION:
Saturday MORNINGS on FREEDOM 1 Fields
TENTATIVE TIMES AND LOCATION:
SATURDAY MORNINGS Bende 4 A & B
High School - MYAA offers a rec high school soccer program for both boys and girls in both the fall and spring.
