All of the questions you have about the Mini Soccer Program will be answered in this area of the website in the articles and links.  The articles will be posted/updated as information is available/relavent so please check back here often as mass emails may not be sent.

Basically, the MSP meets for seven Saturday only sessions that last about 45 minutes each.    We will have a rain date to make up a session that is rained out, if needed. We may not be able to make up more than one session.

MAKE SURE TO CHECK THE WEBSITE OFTEN as there will be few (if any) emails. New information will be posted when ready. Feel free to be patient and wait for your questions to be answered or email me if you see errors, omissions or need advice on anything but the presidential campaign.

Coaches - DO NOT pay attention to the dates in the Coaches Corner for our meetings unless it says Mini Soccer Program or MSP. You may attend any of the meetings (especially the PCA) but we will list our meetings in the Mini Soccer area of the website.

U stands for Under. Your child is placed by their age as of August 1, 2009. So, if a child turned 3 on July 29, that child would play in the U4 (Under 4) program fall and spring seasons. If the child turned 3 on November 15, the child will be listed as a U3 player. A U5 player turned 5 after Aug 1, 2009. If your child played U5 in the fall season, they will be U5 this season. They change next fall. Please email registrar@loudounsoccer.com with all questions concerning placement, including requests for a specific team.

The Mini Soccer Program Director, Sharon Wells, will put together teams, schedules and helpful information which will be posted in this area as it becomes necessary or relevant. Please, please, please make sure that you update your contact information in the Registration Center. If you have questions accessing it, please email registrar@loudounsoccer.com or call the registrar.
The parents, coaches, spectators as well as the players are here to have fun learning the game of soccer. The Program Director and Trainers will do everything they can to assure that you have a positive soccer experience. Should you have any questions, concerns or comments, please do not hesitate to speak with one of them or email msp@loudounsoccer.com. We can only improve with your help.

U3 & U4 Formats - (U3 is only available in the Spring) 
Soccer activities will be conducted by professional trainers who have a special talent for working with the youngest of players. A volunteer coach will manage the team and assist the trainers all seven weeks. Emphasis is on enhancing player abilities in a fun environment. Players will participate in age appropriate drills and games that will help build a solid foundation for skills to be learned later. Please do not expect the same "structure" and games for the U3's that you see older players do. The U4’s will start to play games (one "team" playing another) when they are developmentally able (some teams will start the first session, some may take start the second or third session).

U5 Format
Players will be assigned to a team that will be coached by Parent Volunteers, who will be mentored by our Professional Trainers the first four sessions. Players will participate in age appropriate instruction for the first half of each session, have a small break and then transition into games. Games will be played under the Dual Game Format. The Dual Game format allows for teams of 8-9 to play two small-sided (3 v 3) games at the same time on side-by-side fields. Each Coach and Assistant will run a side (with the help of the trainer for the first 4 weeks) of the field… balancing players as the game continues and matching up levels of play to get the optimum playing situation on each side. Don’t worry, the fields are very close to each other, and parents will be allowed to sit in between the two fields, so minimum seat moving is required to get the best view of your tot. Parents may not sit behind the goals.

Please note - your Internet Provider needs to accept mail from bellbell99@aol.com and msp@loudounsoccer.com on the rare occassion that Sharon does need to email you. You may also receive emails from your coach or the Loudoun Soccer office so please make sure you read these also.