Tiny Troops Soccer
Activities and Skills: Shark Attack!
On this edition of Activities & Skills, we’re featuring a favorite game from our 3 and 4-Year-Old classes. Shark Attack allows Tiny Troopers to work on their listening, dribbling, and avoiding obstacles skills at the same time. Don’t forget to check out the adaptations at the end! What You’ll Need For this activity, all you’ll…
Read MoreAfter Class Ends
Soccer class has come to an end, and your Tiny Trooper has run off of Soccer Island, ready to show you their new sticker. Perhaps your family will be heading home immediately after class, or maybe you’ll spend some time at the playground first. No matter what comes next, make sure to take some time…
Read MoreBuilding Independence in Toddlers & Preschoolers
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…
Read More5 Things Every New Family Should Know
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…
Read MorePreparing for Summer Classes
It’s the beginning of summer classes on Soccer Island, and your Tiny Trooper is ready to continue learning and playing with their friends. However, summer brings an increase in heat, and so this Parent Playbook post is all about being prepared for summer classes. Wear Cool Clothing & Proper Footwear Dress your Tiny Trooper in…
Read MoreFor Coaches, It’s All About the Small Wins
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.…
Read MoreToddler Soccer Expectations
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…
Read MoreRepetition Isn’t Boring (It’s Building Confidence!)
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…
Read MoreWhy Classes Look Chaotic Sometimes
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:…
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…
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