2026
Why Classes Feel Chaotic Sometimes
Have you ever watched your child’s Tiny Troops Soccer class and thought Wow, this feels a little chaotic? You see kids moving in different directions. Some kids are fully engaged while others are doing their own thing or taking a break. It may not appear to be as organized as you’d expect, but here’s a secret:…
Read MoreFrom Tiny Troops to Recreational League Soccer
At some point, many Tiny Troops families start asking the same question: “Is my Tiny Trooper ready for recreational league soccer?” This question usually begins when Tiny Troopers are ready to turn 5 and begin to age out of the program. It’s an exciting next step. Recreational league introduces a new environment with set teams…
Read MoreWhy Soccer Looks Like Play (Because It Is!)
If you’ve watched at least one Tiny Troops Soccer class, you’ll have noticed something right away. You’ll see kids pretending to be various animals. They’re running through an obstacle course. They are foxes trying to catch the chicken. Sometimes they’re avoiding sharks or collecting berries. At first, you might wonder what’s going on. However, for…
Read MoreMoving Up a Level in Tiny Troops Soccer
Did your Tiny Trooper recently celebrate a birthday? If they did, happy birthday! Getting older often means moving up a level in Tiny Troops Soccer to a new class group. Our Mini Movers become part of our 2-year-old groups, our 3-year-olds join our 3/4 year old groups, and, at select locations, our 5-year-olds join our…
Read MoreWhy Toddlers and Preschoolers Don’t Always Follow Directions
Have you ever watched your Tiny Trooper run off in the opposite direction from their coach during class? Watched them ignore a cue to complete an activity? Perhaps you’ve even watched them do something completely different than what they were asked to do. There’s no need to worry. You’re not alone, and your child isn’t…
Read MoreAsk a Coach: Is My Child Learning if They Just Watch?
Did your child attend their first soccer classes this month? Did they refuse to participate, instead choosing to sit on the sidelines with you and watch other Tiny Troopers instead? If this was your child, you’re not alone! Many parents don’t realise that watching is learning in toddler soccer, and this is a topic that…
Read MoreWeek 1: What Your Child Was Really Learning in Soccer Class
Did you and your child join us on Soccer Island this past weekend? You might have been a returning family or brand new to our program. As parents, we all have expectations of how activities might go for our children, but usually, expectations go out the window. Every child is different. Maybe yours stayed close…
Read MoreStarting the New Year Strong: What to Expect When Soccer Classes Resume
Welcome to 2026, Tiny Troops Soccer families! It’s a new year, and that means a fresh start to routines and renewed energy. Sometimes, though, it can mean uncertainty for young children returning to toddler soccer after winter break. After a long break, it’s completely normal for toddlers and preschoolers to need time to settle back…
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