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U4 Soccer

Ages: Players born August 2021 – July 2022
Format: Introductory small-sided activities
Practice: Once per week, 45 minutes per session, 4-week program

Program Overview

Our SMSA YDP U4 Program is designed to introduce preschool-aged children to the exciting world of soccer. This program provides our youngest players with their first opportunity to learn basic soccer fundamentals in a fun, engaging, and positive environment.

The program focuses on:

Skill Development: Introduction to basic ball skills such as dribbling, stopping, and gentle kicking.
Fun & Participation: Activities are designed to keep children engaged and excited about the game.
Parent/Guardian Involvement: A parent or guardian is required to stay and actively participate in each session, guiding their child through instructor-led activities.
Confidence Building: Emphasis on creating a supportive atmosphere where children feel comfortable exploring movement and teamwork.

Coaching & Session Structure

Sessions are led by experienced instructors who organize fun, age-appropriate activities that introduce soccer fundamentals while encouraging social interaction and teamwork. Parents and guardians play a key role in helping children follow activities and enjoy the session.

Why Choose SMSA YDP U4 Soccer?

This program is ideal for children who:

Are just beginning to explore sports and group activities
Benefit from close parental support during structured play
Are excited to learn new skills in a playful and positive environment

With a limited number of spots available, our U4 program provides a safe, nurturing, and structured introduction to soccer that builds confidence, motor skills, and a love for the game.

Registration Listing

SMSA Youth Development Program-Spring 2026

SMSA Youth Development Program - Youth Recreational Soccer - Register online at https://www.smsoccer.com !

U8 - For players born in September 2017 - August 2019.

Participants will begin to learn positioning on a larger field and are introduced to play in a 7v7 format. The program will continue to build on basic soccer fundamentals and lay the foundation for good sportsmanship. Coaches are the referees to encourage fair play and to teach the game. The program will also combine practices within-club scrimmage opportunities during the week (generally 2x per week for about an hour) and may include some optional opportunities for games against local neighboring teams either during the week or on an occasional Saturday.

U6 - For players born in September 2019 - August 2021.

Participants will learn about offensive and defensive positioning and begin to learn game fundamentals in a 5v5 format. This program will focus on ball skills along with passing and moving the ball on the field. Our coaches facilitate team play against other teams within the program to teach the game in a fun and positive learning environment. All practices and games are held during the week, 2x per week for about an hour over the course of the season.

U4 - For players born in September 2021 - August 2022.

Introduce your preschool-aged children to the game of soccer. This program is for our youngest players to get their first chance to learn some basic soccer fundamentals. This program is focused on learning introductory ball skills in a fun in and positive environment. A parent and/or guardian is required to stay and participate with and guide their child in activities led by the instructor for the duration of each session. Sessions are held for 45 minutes, 1x per week for 4 weeks and there are a limited number of spots available in each session.

The SMSA Youth Development Program for U6 & U8 for Spring 2026 season will begin on April 6th and run through May 30th.

The SMSA Youth Development Program for U4 for Spring 2026 season will begin on April 14th and run through May 5th.

Players of all ages will need a soccer ball and shin guards; cleats are strongly recommended. Registration fees are non-refundable & include a uniform shirt. Please be sure to double check to ensure you have selected the correct shirt size during registration. We regret that exchanges can not be made later.

Please note: SMSA reserves the right to make program changes and/or combine age groups based on final registration numbers for each season.

Some programs may remain open for a few days after the deadline to allow for late sign ups (late fee applied) if spots are still available. Late registration after the deadline is not guaranteed.