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Flagstaff Micro Soccer is
modeled after the international Micro Soccer©
program which was designed by former Canadian World Cup Coach and
England National team player, Tony Waiters and United States Soccer
Federation Director of Education, Bobby Howe (www.worldofsoccer.com).
Flagstaff Micro Soccer
utilizes small-sided games to provide a positive recreational co-ed
soccer experience for children ages 4 to 12. The concept behind Micro
Soccer is for children to play with small teams of 3 or 4 players on a
small field. Small-sided games provide opportunities for more touches on
the ball, for a constant transition between attacking and defensive
situations, for players to be in a goal scoring position more often, and
for a lower player to coach ratio. The smaller field size brings the
game down to the children’s size and emphasizes the concept of the
triangle which is fundamental to the game of soccer. Small-sided games
compel each player to become involved in the game, thus everyone gets a
chance to kick, dribble, shoot, and score. Our
team organization page has more detailed
information.
The game is the great
teacher. Micro Soccer simplifies the rules so that the game is
age-appropriate, easy to learn, and FUN. This provides an environment
where the players can develop their soccer skills and will learn over
time where to position themselves on the field. By letting the kids
learn at their own rate, without the pressure to perform, they will
become life-long lovers of the game.
Flagstaff Micro Soccer
encourages players to play competitively, but an antagonistic or
un-sportsmanlike attitude is not in keeping with our
philosophy and will not be tolerated.
This applies to players, coaches, and parents alike.
We do not keep score in
Micro Soccer. This keeps everyone, players, parents, and coaches alike,
focused on The Game and not an end score. There are no winners or
losers. Everyone plays to learn and have fun.
Flagstaff Micro Soccer is
part of Flagstaff Soccer Club. Flagstaff Micro Soccer currently has 450
players registered each spring and fall season.
If you have questions,
view our FAQ page.
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