Developmental soccer is the foundational phase of our pathway. It introduces 4U-8U players to soccer with a view to igniting a lifelong love of the game. We foster a positive environment that keeps enjoyment front and center while players learn. We take a holistic approach to development and recognize our responsibility to develop the person first, and then the player. Coach to player ratio is kept small to maximize individual interaction.
Mini-Kickers: 4U
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Mini-Kickers is for players with birth dates between 1/1/2018 and 12/31/2018. This program is all about FUNdamentals. Players are introduced to soccer through a curriculum of imaginative games that engage the players and keep them smiling from beginning to end. Mini-Kickers is delivered by experienced professional coaching staff! |
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Season Cost:
Program Sessions: Session Length: Uniforms: Spring Dates: Spring Session Times: Spring Location: Fall Dates: Fall Session Times: Fall Location: |
$65
5 weeks 35 minutes Each child will receive a WDMSC t-shirt and WDMSC soccer ball at the first session. April 9 - May 14, 2022 (No soccer Easter weekend) 9:00-9:35am Raccoon River Soccer Complex September - November (No soccer Labor Day weekend) 5:00-5:35pm Mid-American RecPlex |
Discovery: 5U-6U
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The WDMSC Discovery 5U-6U program is for players born between 1/1/2016 and 12/31/2017. Children will enjoy a program aimed at introducing players to the game of soccer in a fun, no-pressure family atmosphere. Our 5U-6U players experience a practice and game format on Saturday mornings at Raccoon River Soccer Complex. It is all smiles and positive vibes as players learn through a curriculum of engaging practices followed by a 3 v 3 game. It is our mission to ignite a love of the game while developing the technical building blocks players require as they move through our player pathway. |
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Season Cost:
Program Sessions: Session Length: Uniform: Spring Dates: Spring Session Times: Fall Dates: Fall Session Times: |
$95
7 weeks 50 minutes Each child will receive a WDMSC t-shirt and WDMSC soccer ball at the first session. April 9 - June 5, 2022 (Saturday Mornings) 5U at 9:00-9:50am; 6U at 10:00-10:50am September - November (No soccer Labor Day weekend) 5U at 9:00-9:50am; 6U at 10:00-10:50am |
Discovery 7U-8U
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The WDMSC Discovery 7U-8U program is for players born between 1/1/2014 and 12/31/2015. The players experience weekly practices followed by a weekend game. Volunteer coaches are supported by professional staff in fostering a positive learning environment throughout both practice and games. Enjoyment remains front and center as players develop their technical proficiency and fundamental decision making. Games are refereed by a certified youth referee and remain very relaxed and positive. All children play equal time.
This age group plays 4v4 with no goalkeeper (maximum of 8 on each team roster). Players play in a basic league schedule, but no league standings or results are recorded. Players are encouraged to continue participating in a variety of additional activities to help enhance the full range of basic movement skills and physical literacy. |
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We develop the PERSON, and then the PLAYER. We IGNITE a love for SOCCER.