Welcome to SportsCity's Lil' Kickers Page

PHILOSOPHY:

Lil' Kickers is a non-competitive, introductory soccer and movement skills program for boys and girls ages 18 months to 9 years old. In Lil' Kickers , we don't just teach soccer to kids; but we use soccer as a tool to teach kids about life. Enroll your child today to find out why Lil' Kickers is the Highest Quality Child Development Program in the Midwest!

GUIDING PRINCIPLES: The 4 C's

Child-Centered
Non-Competitive
Creative
Comprehensive

Lil' Kickers Classes

Picture of toddlers learning soccer. Bunnies: (18-24 months - Parent & Child Class) - Toddlers and Parents explore basic soccer and movement skills together. Classes include parachute activities, bubbles, lots of goal scoring, and the famous cone towers. The ratio for a Bunnies class is 15:1 and classes are 50 minutes.

Thumpers: (25-30 months - Parent & Child Class) - Parents and kids, lead by one of our instructors, play organized games together to develop listening skills, balance, ball skills, and foot-eye coordination. Thumpers is the ideal next step for Bunnies veterans who are not yet old enough for the Cottontails or Hoppers level, and a perfect introduction to Lil' Kickers for new players who are between 2 and 2 1/2. The ratio for a Thumpers class is 12:1 and classes are 50 minutes.

Picture of toddlers laying down in a circle. Cottontails: (2 1/2 - 3 1/2 year olds - Adult Interactive) - This class is designed to be a transitional class for children between the ages of 2 1/2 and 3 1/2 years old, who are in need of a more challenging lesson plan than what the Thumpers' classes offer; but who are not quite ready for the independence of a Hoppers' class. Classes will incorporate the use of creative games to teach fundamental soccer skills such as dribbling, scoring, and field awareness at an introductory level. Teamwork and cooperation will also be an emphasis. As children progress through the session and become ready for more independence, parents can choose to transition to a less active role in the class, helping to prepare them for a Hoppers class. The ratio for a Cottontails class is 12:1 and classes are 50 minutes.

Hoppers: (3-4 year old Beginners) - Hoppers will get a fast-paced, fun exposure to the most popular sport in the world. Classes will focus on foot-eye coordination, dribbling, scoring and balance - as well as the concepts of teamwork and cooperation. Hoppers will NOT play competitive soccer games. The ratio for a Hoppers class is 7:1 or 14:2 and classes are 50 minutes.

Jackrabbits: (3-4 year old Intermediate) - Jackrabbits is a class designed for 3 and 4 year-olds who have either completed the Hoppers level or have other soccer experience. Jackrabbits classes will focus on more complex ball skills (trapping and passing). Some small-sided soccer games will be introduced, as well as one-ball oriented games to prepare then for the transition into Micro Classes.. The ratio for a Jackrabbits class is 7:1 or 14:2 and classes are 50 minutes.

Picture of coach talking to toddlers in a small circle. Big Feet: (5-6 year old Beginners) - Big Feet classes are for 5 and 6 year-olds who have not played soccer before. Big Feet will develop basic skills such as dribbling, passing, trapping, scoring as well as be introduced to the ideas of sportsmanship and team play. Kids will play some small-sided soccer games and be encouraged to progress into Micro Leagues. The ratio for a Big Feet class is 12:1 and classes are 50 minutes.

Micro 4/5, Micro 6/7, Micro 8/9 Classes: (4-9 year olds with some experience) - Micro Leagues are non-competitive, developmental classes for kids 4-9 years designed to enhance individual and team skills; with an emphasis on fun and safety. Micro Leagues are for children who have prior soccer experience. In a 50 minute class, 20 - 25 minutes will be spent on instruction and 20 - 25 minutes will be spent on scrimmaging. The ratio for all Micro classes is 12:1

Micro Advanced Class: (6 to 9 year olds - Advanced Level) - Children in these classes will be introduced to more complex soccer tactics and skills. Our curriculum is designed by licensed coaches and child development professionals. Combining a small child-to-coach ratio of 8:1 with a challenging curriculum results in a rewarding soccer experience.