The CCSA is committed to developing quality soccer players. Therefore, we are following the guidelines set by U.S. Youth Soccer for player development called "Best Practices". This document outlines curriculum, and developmentally appropriate activities for each age group. Although many think that we should teach "adult soccer" as early as possible, in fact, young children are not ready for the physical and mental demands of 11v11 game play. It's equivalent to asking a first grader to read a newspaper because that is what a child will need to do as an adult. It works in theory, but in practice a child needs to start with learning the alphabet, and basic reading before we can give them a newspaper. The objective of small-sided games is a stair step approach for young players to grow into the adult game of 11v11. As part of the last FIFA survey, every country in the world is playing some form of small sided games.
Equipment: Parents will need to supply shin guards, cleats, water bottle and a soccer ball. Size 3 balls for U8 division, size 4 balls for U10. Equipment and accessories can be purchased from the CCSA online club store.