2022
More Time on Soccer Island? Yes Please!
We love spending time with our Tiny Troopers on Soccer Island! Not only do we get the honor of teaching and watching them experience the best sport in the world, but we also learn about their favorite toys and TV shows and, most importantly, get to see their joy when mastering a new skill. Being…
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 MoreSkills Showcase: 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 Skills Showcase, 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 and 5-year-olds…
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…
Read MoreBringing Soccer to Those with Special Needs
Disclaimer: The views in this blog were prepared and accomplished by Blair Larch in her personal capacity. The opinions expressed in this blog are those of the author’s own and do not reflect the views of other special needs participants. Tiny Troops Soccer is an inclusive program that welcomes families with children of all abilities, however,…
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