U8 IN HOUSE PROGRAM
Our U8 Youth Development Program lays the groundwork for our Competitive teams in the SCYSA league. This program is for kids in 1st and 2nd grade. Teams are formed at the start of the season based on player availability and are co-ed. Games are played in a 6v6 format.
EPYSA U8 Player Objectives
- Introduction of dribbling moves to possess or beat a defender.
- Passing/receiving across their body with the inside of the foot utilizing proper technique.
- Movement in and out of space.
- Striking the ball properly with the instep when shooting.
- More acute awareness of roles and responsibilities in transition.
- Role of first defender and proper tackling technique.
- Introduction of receiving air balls with chest, thigh and instep.
- Introduction of combination play.
- Introduction of juggling with various surfaces.
General Information:
- Practices start in early August. Games start after Labor Day.
- All practices and games are held at the WVSA youth fields in Reinerton.
- Practices are on week nights and usually last 60-90 minutes.
- Games are on week nights against other WVSA U8 teams and usually last 45 minutes.
- Each player will receive a jersey and socks for games.
- Players should wear shorts, shirt, and socks; shin guards and cleats or sneakers.
- A size 4 soccer ball is used for this program.
- More questions? Contact our In House Director Shane Zellers
Registration for all players is $35.00 for the first child per family, $30.00 for the second child per family, and $25.00 for each additional child per family. We also ask that every player participate in fundraising, raising $45.00 each. If you do not wish to participate, you can pay the $45.00 for the buy-out fee. All fees are due prior to the start of the season.