Tiny Troops Soccer
Supporting Speech & Language Through Soccer: Insights from a Speech-Language Pathologist
At Tiny Troops Soccer, we’re all about building confidence, friendships, and developing new skills through the power of play. But did you know that our soccer classes can also support your child’s speech and language development—especially if they’re currently receiving speech therapy or experiencing a language delay? According to speech-language pathologist Makenzie Curtis, “Play is…
Read MoreCraft Time: Create a Tiny Troops Soccer Time Capsule
We hope you’ve enjoyed all of our posts featured during 2025’s Month of the Military Child. It’s time to wrap up the Month of the Military Child with a craft post. For military families, goodbyes are part of the journey. Packing up for a new duty station means leaving behind more than just a house—it’s…
Read MoreKicking Through Change: How Soccer Helps Military Kids Thrive
April is the Month of the Military Child, and here at Tiny Troops Soccer, we’re proud to work with some of the most resilient, adaptable, and strong little ones in the world: our military children. Being part of a military family means lots of changes. Families receive PCS orders, boxes and bags are packed and…
Read MoreWhat Coaches Wish Parents Knew About Developmental Toddler and Preschool Soccer
If you’ve ever watched a Tiny Troops Soccer class, you’ll know that it’s nothing like professional or recreational league soccer games. You’ll likely see kids running around, some paying attention and others just doing their own thing. You might see them suddenly distracted by a plane overhead or an emergency vehicle siren. Some kids will…
Read MoreThe Family’s Role in Tiny Troops Soccer
Tiny Troops Soccer aims to help your Tiny Trooper develop basic soccer skills, work on gross motor skills, build social and emotional skills, and most importantly, have fun while being active! While your Tiny Trooper works hard every class, we cannot forget the importance of the whole family. We love seeing all of our families…
Read MorePlay & Development: An Occupational Therapist’s Perspective on Tiny Troops Soccer
As parents, we’re always looking for ways to help our little ones grow and develop. Programs like Tiny Troops Soccer are more than just sports programs; they are a way for young children practice key developmental skills that will benefit them as they grow. We took some time to speak with Sarah Dachille, an Occupational…
Read MoreAsk a Coach: Help! What Should I Do If My Little One Is Shy?
Coach Rachel here, ready to answer your questions about Tiny Troops Soccer. Today’s question is all about helping young children who may be shy and hesitant to play soccer. Let’s dive in and take a closer look. A child’s very first sport is an exciting time for both parents and child. You may have seen…
Read More8 Reasons Why Tiny Troops Soccer is the Perfect Fit for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Your child’s first sport is an exciting milestone, but it also brings a lot of questions: Will my little one enjoy it? Am I starting at the right age? How do I find a program that’s a good fit? Tiny Troops Soccer was developed with first-time soccer parents in mind, making it the right choice for introducing…
Read MoreAsk a Coach: How Can My Child Stay Active in Winter?
Coach Rachel here, ready to answer your questions about Tiny Troops Soccer. Today’s question is all about staying active in the winter. Let’s dive in and take a closer look. Parent Question: How can my child stay active in winter, especially if my local Tiny Troops Soccer program is on a break? Staying active during…
Read MoreAsk a Coach: How is Tiny Troops Soccer Structured?
Coach Rachel here, ready to answer your questions about Tiny Troops Soccer. Today’s question is all about how we structure our program to help your child be successful. Let’s dive in and take a closer look. Parent Question: How is Tiny Troops Soccer structured and how does it benefit my child? At Tiny Troops Soccer,…
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