2024 Spring Grassroots
Spring Registration is now closed
Cost: $75
$10 Early Bird Discount before February 12th
$25 Late Fee after March 18th
Birth Years 2012-2019
The SoDak Spurs SC Spring Grassroots program is a 6-week season starting on April 8th and finishing May 18th. The week of May 20th will be a makeup week for cancellations.
Each team will train one day a week followed by a game each Saturday.
All trainings and games will be at Fishback Soccer Complex.
Training Days
Monday @ 6:00pm
Tuesday @ 6:00pm
Thursday @ 6:00pm
Saturday Game Days (Teams will play @ either 9:00am or 10:30am)
April 13th
April 20th
April 27th
May 4th
May 11th
May 18th
Projected Spring Schedule (2012 & 2013s will be based on registration numbers)
Weekday Training Days/Times
Boys
2019/18B Mon @ 6pm
2017/16B Tues @ 6pm
2015/14B Mon @ 6pm
Girls
2019/18G Tues @ 6pm
2017/16G Thurs @ 6pm
2015/14G Mon @ 6pm
Saturday Game Times
Boys
2019/18B Sat @ 9am
2017/16B Sat @ 10:30am
2015/14B Sat @ 9am
Girls
2019/18G Sat @ 10:30am
2017/16G Sat @ 9am
2015/14G Sat @ 10:30am
Scholarship Requests must be emailed to execdir@sodakspurs.com
SoDak Spurs is proud to announce we have changed our approach and philosophy to youth soccer at the recreational level by creating a new program which will focus more on player development in a fun, safe environment.
Our Grassroots Soccer Program will give children in our community and beyond the opportunity to be involved in the world's biggest sport, provide them with the best possible learning environment, and teach them teamwork and sportsmanship. Our Goal is to make soccer fun, ignite a lifelong passion for the game, and create a pathway to our competitive club soccer program. We believe our Grassroots Soccer Program is a great option for all young players because it shares the same beliefs as the U.S. Soccer Federation and other worldwide Soccer Federations of player development over winning at youth levels.
Our program will consist of Small-Sided 4v4 and 5v5 games on match days to ensure we promote individual technical development, build confidence in young soccer players, improve cognitive development, and increase imagination by allowing players to learn the game gradually in a fun, exciting, and competitive environment.
We believe every player benefits from playing in every game
We believe in providing a fun, positive, respectful environment
We believe in development of our players and teams over winning
We believe soccer can help build self-esteem, create lasting relationships, and teach life lessons
We know we can achieve our goals with the combined efforts of our parents, players, and volunteers
Coaching
Grassroots volunteer Parent-Coaches will be guided and mentored by SoDak Spurs Director of Coaching Paul O'Brien. Paul holds a United States Soccer Federation Academy Director License, United States Soccer Federation National A, B, and C Licenses and United Soccer Coaches Premier Diploma and GoalKeeper Level I and II Diplomas. With his leadership, we are confident that a positive experience for all players, parent-coaches, and spectator parents will be created.
Program Highlights
Age appropriate program for boys and girls ages
Small Sided 4v4 and 5v5 game format
Coaches kick off meeting
Coaching Manual
Weekly one-hour practices
Weekly Games on Saturdays
Players simply sign up and will be assigned to a team
Seasons
The following split-season format with a summer break makes training convenient for families new to soccer or with multiple soccer player schedules.
Spring Session April thru May
Fall Session: Aug thru Oct
Winter Session (Indoor): Dec thru Jan
Focus
Fun!
Individual player development
Increased confidence
Better ball control with maximum touches
Ball skills and movement
Improved balance and coordination
Running mechanics
Allow playing the game to be the best teacher
Practices
Each practice will finish with small-sided games which will harness teamwork and introduce some basic tactical concepts while also developing decision-making.