Posts by Tiny Troops
The 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…
Read MoreActivities & Skills: Collect the Rainbow
Toddlers and preschoolers love to play games, which is how they best learn at this age. Today, we will make a game out of dribbling, and practice our colors simultaneously! Let’s play Collect the Rainbow. For this activity, you’ll need some colored cards, or colored toys (red ball, blue car, etc). You can color blank…
Read MoreActivities & Skills: Dribbling & Trapping the Ball
One of the most basic skills that Tiny Troopers learn their very first day on the field is to dribble their soccer ball. Trapping the ball also goes hand in hand. Dribbling the ball is how soccer players move the ball around the soccer field, and we begin by teaching Tiny Troopers all about how…
Read MoreGrowing Up Military: 3 Tips I Would Give My Younger Self
“Bloom where you are planted.” “Military Brat.” Do either sound familiar? I spent 23 years as a military child, and these are just a few things I wish I could tell my younger self and those who are now walking in those same footsteps. Advice to my Younger Self Embrace each new experience. New schools,…
Read MoreHelp! My Child Refuses to Play Soccer
It’s finally here- Soccer Saturday! Your little one has been looking forward to going to soccer. Since you signed them up, they’ve kicked the ball around at home and talked about soccer. But when you arrive… tears. Tears and more tears. And your little one refuses to do anything! Does this scenario sound familiar to…
Read More3 Little Known Secrets about Our Stellar Coaching Staff
Do you want your child to learn soccer fundamentals from the best coaches? Do you want them to learn, thrive, AND have fun at the same time? At Tiny Troops Soccer, we strive to have a top-notch coaching staff. This sets us apart from other developmental soccer programs. Here are 3 ways we set ourselves…
Read MoreIs Your Child Using Their Listening Ears?
Have you ever listened to yourself saying the following: “Stop!” “Don’t do that!” “Please wait!” We’ve all said these things, and somehow our little ones didn’t hear them. Selective hearing, perhaps? Or maybe they truly didn’t hear us. But even when they do hear us, are they listening? I can tell you my 11-year-old isn’t.…
Read More6 Ways Tiny Troops Soccer Benefits Your Child
Are you looking for the right sports program for your child? Have you tried other programs only to walk away disappointed? At Tiny Troops Soccer, your child will fall in love with playing, being outdoors, and the great game of soccer! Our program is the best fit for your child. We are staffed with individuals…
Read MoreBaby, It’s Cold Outside! (You Need to Get Moving!)
The middle of winter is upon us, and for many of our Tiny Troopers, that means cold winds and low temperatures in their location. If you are anything like me, it makes me want to stay inside under a warm, cozy blanket, watching my favorite movies. Hot cocoa is a plus! It is hard to…
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