Junior Striker Program

Junior Striker Registration

Class Schedule
Saturday 10:00-11:00
Tuesdays 1:00-2:00, 5:30-6:30*
Wednesday 10:00-11:00, 1:30-2:30

*Two 5:30-6:30 classes are offered.  One of these classes is limited to players 3 and 4 year old; while the other is limited to players age 5 and 6.

The Soccer Association of Columbia-HC developed the Junior Striker program to give young children additional opportunities to learn while playing. Each session is conducted in a spirit of fun with a holistic approach.  Lessons are developed to reinforce curriculum from preschool and kindergarten.  This includes patterns, colors, shapes, opposites, etc.  Each session has an overideing principle of developing impulse control and compassion for others.  These principles will guide young people throughout their lives.  Players remain on task at all times with the elimination of lines and lectures. 

Each group meets once per week. You enroll for a month at a time.

The Four Main Parts of Each Session

 Aerobic and Anaerobic Activities- develops body awareness agility, balance, range of motion and basic movement skills.  These qualities can be transferred to amy sport involving movement.

Ball Manipulation- develops a comfort level with the ball in a fun challenging method.

Imaginary Activities- puts ball manipulation into action with targets or desired individual outcomes.

Game- puts players in a position to attack a goal while defending a goal.  Usually done in a 4v4 format.

John Dingle serves as the director of the SAC-HC Junior Striker program.  John has extensive experience working with 3, 4, 5, and 6 year old boys and girls in soccer.  He is the founder of the Junior Striker program now in its fifth year.  He also served as the director of the SoccerDome Academy for this age.  He holds a USSF National "Youth" License and has authored a coaching manual on this age group titled "Providing an Opportunity for children to Play and Learn".  This past year, John received an award for his work in the Junior Striker program from the Howard County Office of Children's Services.  John is also a father of three.

More on John:

·       SAC Director of Coaching

·       USSF National "B" License

·       Director of SAC-HC Training for Excellence Program

·       Director of Soccer Source 360 President

·       Member of MSYSA Coaching Education Advisory Council

·       Instructor for MSYSA Coaching Licensing Courses

·       Founder of Animated Coach’s Library- One of the largest coaching education online membership sites in the world.

·       Recognized by Howard County Office of Children's Services Celebrating Successes ceremony for making the difference in young people’s lives.

Each class meets one day a week for eight weeks.  The fee is $100 per class and includes a soccer shirt. Registration is completed through the SAC-HC website.  Players can drop in for individual sessions for a fee of $15 per session.

Location

Classes will be held at the SoccceDome for the months of January, Februar, March, Novmeber and December.  Directions for the SoccerDome can be found at www.soccerdome.com.  Classes for April, May,  and September and October will be held at Northrop Fields at Covenant Park when the weather permits.  In case of inclement weather the SoccerDome will be the location.  Directions to Northrup Fields at Covenant Park can be found at the SAC-HC website, www.sac-hc.org.

Class Schedule
Mondays 10:30-11:30 and 1:00-2:00
Tuesdays  9:30-10:30 and 1:00-2:00
Thursdays 10:30-11:30

We can schedule groups of eight or more at a time of your convenience.  Those that have a group this size can contact john@mdsoccer.com to schedule your class.

Click here to download a printable flier that can be handed out at nursery and preschools.