Posts by Tiny Troops
The Family’s Role in Tiny Troops Soccer
Tiny Troops Soccer aims to help your Tiny Trooper develop basic soccer skills, work on gross motor skills, build social and emotional skills, and most importantly, have fun while being active! While your Tiny Trooper works hard every class, we cannot forget the importance of the whole family. We love seeing all of our families…
Read MorePlay & Development: An Occupational Therapist’s Perspective on Tiny Troops Soccer
As parents, we’re always looking for ways to help our little ones grow and develop. Programs like Tiny Troops Soccer are more than just sports programs; they are a way for young children practice key developmental skills that will benefit them as they grow. We took some time to speak with Sarah Dachille, an Occupational…
Read MoreAsk a Coach: Help! What Should I Do If My Little One Is Shy?
Coach Rachel here, ready to answer your questions about Tiny Troops Soccer. Today’s question is all about helping young children who may be shy and hesitant to play soccer. Let’s dive in and take a closer look. A child’s very first sport is an exciting time for both parents and child. You may have seen…
Read More8 Reasons Why Tiny Troops Soccer is the Perfect Fit for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Your child’s first sport is an exciting milestone, but it also brings a lot of questions: Will my little one enjoy it? Am I starting at the right age? How do I find a program that’s a good fit? Tiny Troops Soccer was developed with first-time soccer parents in mind, making it the right choice for introducing…
Read MoreActivities and Skills: Crazy Cone Obstacle Course
This week we’re featuring a variation on our obstacle course. Crazy Cone Obstacle Course will allow your Tiny Trooper to practice their creativity and dribbling skills at the same time. They can also engage in friendly competition with their grown-up or other family member. For this activity, all you’ll need is a soccer ball and…
Read MoreActivities & Skills: Indoor Soccer for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Sometimes, the weather simply doesn’t cooperate for outdoor soccer. Whether it’s too cold, snowy, or rainy, there are days when your Tiny Trooper can’t play outside. But don’t worry, you can still keep them active and engaged with indoor soccer. In this post, we’ll show you how to set up an indoor Soccer Island, provide…
Read MoreAsk a Coach: How Can My Child Stay Active in Winter?
Coach Rachel here, ready to answer your questions about Tiny Troops Soccer. Today’s question is all about staying active in the winter. Let’s dive in and take a closer look. Parent Question: How can my child stay active in winter, especially if my local Tiny Troops Soccer program is on a break? Staying active during…
Read MoreAsk a Coach: How is Tiny Troops Soccer Structured?
Coach Rachel here, ready to answer your questions about Tiny Troops Soccer. Today’s question is all about how we structure our program to help your child be successful. Let’s dive in and take a closer look. Parent Question: How is Tiny Troops Soccer structured and how does it benefit my child? At Tiny Troops Soccer,…
Read MoreThe Top 5 Reasons to Join Tiny Troops Soccer
Toddlers and preschoolers are always on the move. Physical activity helps them build strong bones, muscles, and joints. We want our little ones to begin a lifelong journey of staying active. That’s where Tiny Troops Soccer comes in! Tiny Troops Soccer is a developmental soccer program for ages 18 months to 4 years old. We…
Read MoreActivities & Skills: Hit the Grownup!
This week we’re featuring a variation on one of our Tiny Troopers’ favorite games – Hit the Coach! Tiny Troopers love this game because when their ball touches their coach, the coach must do something silly in response. Coaches might make silly faces, do a crazy dance, fall down, make silly sounds, etc. We’re bringing…
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