CONCEPT & GOALS
The overall concept introduces soccer at a more competitive level, while maintaining the fun of rec soccer. Our hope is to progress players from the Petoskey city recreational soccer program for K-2nd graders. We will aim to provide more structure and comprehensive soccer coaching, along with an expectation to learn the rules of the game. From the in-house league, players can progress to the current Academy level (U-10) program that includes weekend games. Coaches and players will hopefully graduate from the in-house league with knowledge of the game and the confidence to advance into academy.
REC SOCCER
The city of
Petoskey Parks & Recreational Department will continue to run the Kindergarten-2nd grade program
PYSA IN-HOUSE LEAGUE
3rd-5th graders . 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013 (3rd graders) birth years will be combined as needed, dictated by the number of players signed up.
WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM IN-HOUSE LEAGUE?
- PRACTICES - One hour practice per week run by coaches and at least one parent volunteer per team. Practices will be run much like a camp atmosphere. All teams practicing at the same time rotating through different drills. Practices will primarily be fun 1v1 games and smaller sided games. The goal of the practices will be to develop individual skills along with basic understanding of the rules of the game.
- GAMES - One hour game per week. Games will be run by coaches. Spectators on the side, players on the other
- Players will receive a program jersey as part of the league
- All games and practices will be at the Click Road Soccer Complex
- Coaches and volunteers are needed. Coaches may be asked to join a 1 hour tutorial one week prior to starting the league to help for a smooth start a the seasons practices. Coaches will also have to take submit a risk management background check, safe sport certificate, and heads up concussion certificate.