Skills Development  Benefits for Kids:

In the realm of nurturing young athletes, four foundational proficiencies demand attention: ball control through dribbling, precision in passing, the finesse of kicking, and the artistry of shooting. Mastery of these skills is an evolving process contingent upon the developmental stage of the child.

• Pre-School Kids Learning Soccer: Kids above the age of 2 can start truly learning how to play soccer. Ideally, they will need a size 3 ball with 12 ounces of weight. The circumference of the ball should be approximately 22 inches. You can ask any sports store rep, and they can recommend a preschool soccer ball for your 2-5-year-old kid. In addition to the ball, you’ll also need a soccer net, and they sell official children’s soccer nets that you can buy. In terms of skill building at the preschool age, every kid will be tempted to kick, but it’s important to stress dribbling at first. 
• You can demonstrate dribbling and have your kid mimic you in the process. The next step is ball control. The most basic form of ball control involves catching a pass from another player without the ball bouncing off your legs.
• Kindergarten – Second Grade: 
• Progressing through the academic tiers to Kindergarten and Second Grade, the soccer symphony undergoes a metamorphosis. Six-year-olds step onto the pitch wielding a size 4 ball, measuring 25 inches and tipping the scales between 13 and 14 ounces. The curriculum of proficiency now includes refining the art of dribbling and the grace of soccer ball reception.
• Third to Sixth Grade-These formative years become a crucible for the cultivation of foundational skills. The focus pivots towards enhancing kicking prowess and shooting accuracy.  
• Transitioning into the scholastic echelons of Grades 5 to 7, the soccer prodigies ascend into an elite stratum. As physical prowess burgeons with muscle development, stamina amplification, and overall athletic acumen, the pivotal juncture necessitates meticulous training and disciplined practice.
• N zone sports Suncoast Soccer has had numerous players go on to play high school sports and play on top-level travel teams.