2013/14 Birth Year Program Overview
The Goal Of The U8 Program Is To Teach Young, Motivated Players Basic Soccer Skills In A Fun And Appropriately Challenging Environment. We Refer To This Age Group As The "Opportunity Age Group", Where A Positive And Fun Environment Will Foster A Player's Love For Soccer—One That We Hope Will Continue For Many Years To Come. Players In Our U8 Program Receive Professional Training In Age-Appropriate Groups With An Emphasis On Technical Skill Development, Physical Development And Cognitive Learning.
The Year Includes The Following:
Fall (Aug - Nov)
Season Start On August 17th
8 League Games
Practice Twice A Week
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Winter (Dec- Mar)
One Indoor Practice A Week Starting in December (Wednesday's either 4 - 5pm or 5 - 6pm)
One Indoor Game A Week Starting In December (Additional Cost)
Futsal At GBN (Sunday Evenings)
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Spring (April - June)
8 League Games (Saturday or Sundays)
Practice Twice A Week
U8 Tournament