Posts by Tiny Troops
6 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…
Read MoreA Soccer Coach – Your Child’s First Teacher
If you talk to a youth soccer coach, you’ll find that they are passionate about more things than just soccer. Yes, we love the game, but we always love sharing that passion with others. We want to teach others to play, just as we learned ourselves. You’ll also find a genuinely invested person in positively…
Read MoreThe Big Day: What to Expect During Your Player’s First Month on the Field
It’s happening, the Big Day, your player’s first-ever soccer session! The excitement is infectious, and you can’t wait to see your player in their first organized sport, and your player has been talking about soccer since the day you signed them up and got them a ball. But do our toddlers know what to expect…
Read MoreIndoor Boredom Stoppers
Up until recently, I lived in Arizona, and right now, it is HOT HOT HOT. I always tried to stay inside, enjoying the AC as much as possible. So if you’re like I was, you may be doing the same. This sounds like a fantastic idea. But trying to entertain your little ones indoors all…
Read MoreBackyard Playtime: DIY Obstacle Course
Help your toddlers and preschoolers beat boredom with their own DIY obstacle course in the backyard. Many of these items can be found cheaply at the dollar store or Amazon or can be created from other objects. Obstacle courses are a great way to challenge your gross motor skills. We use this activity at the…
Read MoreTraveling with Littles
Being in a military family means having to learn to get good at traveling a lot. Whether it’s moving or going to visit family, it seems we’re always on the move. I’m a new mom with a three-month-old, and we recently took a quick flight to visit family. Thankfully, our daughter did great on the…
Read MoreActivities & Skills: Toe Taps and Penguin Walks
Ever wondered about the skills our coaches utilize for soccer sessions? Our skilled Coach Trainers train each Tiny Troops Soccer coach. For this Activities & Skills post, we’re going to take a look at toe taps and penguin walks. In Tiny Troops Soccer, these two skills are taught in our 3 and 4-year-olds and 4.5…
Read MoreTiny Troops Soccer: Looking Back on 7 Amazing Years
They say time flies when you’re having fun. So who could have imagined Tiny Troops Soccer would grow into the program it is today? Not Amy Schweizer, founder and CEO of the program. Back then, things were very different. When Tiny Troops Soccer first started, there were very few activities for children under five. Being…
Read More3 Tasty and Time Savvy Summer Snacks
We are getting into the dog days of Summer, and nothing says fun like trying something new! Let’s hop in and chat about these three delicious recipes I have had a blast enjoying this Summer! These 3 tasty and time-savvy summer snacks are fun, fast, and kid-friendly, so let’s get in the kitchen! Fun and…
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