Child Development

You’ve likely watched older children play soccer in recreational leagues. You’ve also spent time watching your Tiny Trooper chase a ball around Soccer Island. The older player might dribble and keep the ball close, seeming to automatically switch direction when an obstacle enters their path or stop the ball exactly where they want it. On…

Watching your Tiny Trooper during soccer class each weekend is a joy. Your little one is growing and learning to play soccer. You might see a child kicking a ball around Soccer Island, but their coach is seeing much more. Every time your Tiny Trooper dribbles, stops, or moves around an obstacle, they are practicing…

A big milestone for toddlers and preschoolers is learning how to do things on their own and be independent. From learning to get dressed to trying something without a grownup, every little step helps children gain confidence in themselves. At Tiny Troops Soccer, we see these little moments happen every week. Our program provides many…

Starting a new activity with your toddler or preschooler can bring up some questions. Will they participate? Will they listen to the teacher or coach? Will they have fun? After working with thousands of toddlers and preschoolers over the past decade, Tiny Troops Soccer has come up with 5 things every new family should know…

When we think about progress in a sport or activity, we often focus on the big wins, like following all the directions or dribbling the ball around Soccer Island without stopping. However, in toddler and preschool soccer, coaches are watching for something different. The biggest signs of progress in toddler soccer are the little wins.…

When you signed your little one up for Tiny Troops Soccer, you probably had your own idea about toddler soccer expectations. You might have imagined them dribbling the ball around and scoring goals. You might have also imagined them using their listening skills or copying everything their coach does. However, you may find that your…

Here’s something that can feel confusing to parents when watching our soccer classes. Why are they doing the same activity again? They just did this two weeks ago. Or they always do the obstacle course at the end of class. Why? You’ll sometimes see the same game pop up week after week or the same routines again and…

Have you ever watched your child’s Tiny Troops Soccer class and thought Wow, this looks 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:…

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…

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…