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 your toddler or preschooler to sports.

Here’s why Tiny Troops Soccer is the right fit for you and your little one:

1. Age-Appropriate Fun

Tiny Troops Soccer is designed for toddlers and preschoolers, starting as young as 18 months. The activities are tailored to your child’s developmental stage, focusing on simple and fun games that build coordination, balance, and motor skills. Our program doesn’t focus on drills, and we aren’t all about playing only scrimmages. Instead, we want every child to get as many touches on the ball as possible during their classes and become comfortable playing with others.

2. Play-Based Learning Keeps It Stress-Free

Are you worried about your child’s listening skills or ability to stay engaged? We focus on play and having fun. At Tiny Troops Soccer, it’s not about being perfect. It’s about learning, trying one’s best, and celebrating all the successes, big and small!

3. Gentle Introduction to Structure

For many toddlers, this might be their first structured activity. Tiny Troops Soccer coaches follow a lesson plan each week. Each lesson plan follows a similar structure that includes an introduction, a warm-up activity, skills and games, scrimmages (ages 3+), and an end-of-class wrap-up.

4. Parent-Friendly Environment

Tiny Troops Soccer recognizes how important each of our families are. Our classes for our youngest players are Parent and Me, allowing parents time to bond with their little one while being active and learning how to play soccer. We love and encourage our parents to cheer loudly for their Tiny Trooper and their friends from the sidelines. Many of our families are military, and over the years we’ve heard stories of parents helping each other through deployments and emergencies.

5. Coaches Who Understand Young Kids

Every Tiny Troops Soccer coach has worked with children in some capacity, and are eager to help guide your little one on Soccer Island. Every coach receives further training during their onboarding process, and throughout their time as a coach. We pride ourselves on having patient, enthusiastic, and creative coaches on our time. They know how to keep young children engaged, even on days where big feelings occur or attention spans are short.

6. Confidence Boosting Wins

Nothing builds a child’s confidence like mastering a new skill. Tiny Troops Soccer celebrates all the wins, big and small, from learning how to trap the ball, to doing a pullback during a fast-paced scrimmage. Goals? We celebrate all the time! We want to encourage Tiny Troopers to keep trying new skills and pushing forward. After all, big goals start with little kicks!

7. Perfect for First-Time Sports Families

Tiny Troops Soccer is an excellent introduction to the world of soccer for both kids and parents. There’s no pressure to compete or excel—it’s all about fostering a love for movement and teamwork in a welcoming environment. We focus on developmental skills and getting as much experience moving the ball as possible.

8. A Program Both Parents and Kids Love

Tiny Troops Soccer is about more than just soccer—it’s about giving first-time sports families a positive, memorable start. You’ll see your child light up with pride as they learn new skills, make friends, and have a blast on the field.

Sign Up Today!

Please don’t wait to join us! Find a Tiny Troops Soccer location near you and sign up today. Use the search bar on our homepage to find your nearest location and enroll in classes today. Enrollment opens on the 15th of every month, and classes start the following month.

Let’s make their first steps on the field unforgettable. See you on Soccer Island!