SURF JUNIORS - PALOUSE
Building Foundations in Soccer and Team Values!
The Surf Juniors program is dedicated to developing youth soccer players aged 5 to 10 (birth years 2018-2015). This coed program emphasizes balanced and enjoyable play for all participants. We focus on foundational skills, team values, and motion education, while introducing the basics of soccer strategy.
This program provides the building blocks for young athletes as they move on to competitive soccer and other endeavors, ensuring they are well-prepared and confident in their abilities. The program offers weekly training via proven methodology with oversight from the club’s director of coaching. Juniors teams play in the Fall and Spring, with practices twice a week and games on Fridays. Home games are held at Oylear Field, with away games in Lewiston. All Juniors teams practice twice a week (Mondays and Wednesdays according to coach and field schedules) with games on Fridays. All Juniors players receive a Surf jersey with registration. Players must be prepared to practice and compete with the proper equipment: shin guards, soccer cleats, and a water bottle.
For more information about the upcoming season, please contact palouseregistrar@wesurfsc.com.
Building Foundations in Soccer: Age-Based Small-Sided Games
In order to teach the fundamentals of soccer, field play is broken down into small-sided games depending on the age of the players.
4v4: Birth year - 2017 and younger Coed
The 4v4 League introduces the fundamentals of soccer through the diamond formation, covering skills such as passing, goal-side defense, moving into open space, and breaking down defenses. Practices follow a game-practice-play structure. Emphasizing fun and respect creates a supportive environment for all players to succeed.
5v5: Birth year - 2016 Boys and Girls
The 5v5 League will introduce new field positions and goalkeepers. Coaches will continue to emphasize the fun and fundamental aspects of soccer. Practices follow a play-practice-play structure. This league focuses on teaching transitions to prepare players for larger fields.
7v7: Birth year - 2015 Boys and Girls
The 7v7 League helps children learn team-based strategies and formation soccer. The emphasis is on teaching players how to regularly practice and play soccer on larger fields with defined positions. Practices combine skill drills and scrimmages to enhance learning and gameplay. Coaches aim to prepare players for a competitive environment.
Our coaching philosophy is designed to build a strong foundation in soccer skills and team values, ensuring that young athletes are well-prepared for future challenges both on and off the field.