We will continue to adopt the team-centric practice model, with a play-practice-play breakdown for training sessions, encouraged by U.S. Soccer, ideally with teams of 10 players to each coach. We will focus on skill development through fun training sessions.
Practice
Practice will be held on Tuesday each week of the session for all grades, with the first practice on September 2, and the last practice on October 7 (six-week session).
Tuesday Practice Times:
1st-3rd Grade - 5:10 - 6:00 p.m.
PreK-Kindergarten: 6:10 - 7:00 p.m.
4th-8th Grade - 6:10 - 7:00 p.m.
Games
Games will be held on Saturday morning each week of the session, with the first games on September 6, and the final games on October 11. Players will stay with the team and coach they practice with each week and play against each other during Saturday games. The game model will be 4v4, which allows players to maximize touches on the ball and develop their technical skills.
Saturday Game Times:
PreK - Kindergarten - 9:10 - 10:00 a.m.
1st - 3rd Grade - 10:10 -11:00 a.m.
4th - 8th Grade - 11:10 -12:00 p.m.
Uniforms and Equipment
A reversible In-House jersey is required for every practice/game, as are shin guards and a soccer ball. If you need a new reversible In-House jersey, they will be available for purchase at the first practice and first game date for $25. Cleats are strongly recommended.
Communication:
New this session, all outgoing communications to parents will occur through the NOSO website (nososoccer.org) and the NOSO Facebook page instead of through email! This means you will have to check the website for updates, such as cancellations due to poor weather or field conditions.
Team rosters and field assignments will NOT be emailed or posted on the website or Facebook page. Instead, we will have multiple printouts of team rosters and field assignments available to view under the pavilion during the first week of practice, so please show up 10 minutes early to figure out your child's team and field location. The field assignment will remain the same for the duration of the session, subject to any change as we see fit for team balance or otherwise.
You can reach out to our In-House co-directors with any questions about the Fall program at the email address below.
Brett Croston and Brian Walling
Directors of NOSO In-House Rec Soccer