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Lil’ Kickers Nola soccer classes for kids are packed with creative games structured to help kids learn soccer and grow as individuals. Our innovative child development-focused curriculum helps kids reach important developmental milestones through soccer. Classes are led by high-energy coaches and the focus is on FUN! See why more than 2 million kids nationwide love our soccer program.

  • Classes meet weekly for 50 minutes
  • Ages 18 months – 12 years
  • Low child-to-coach ratios
  • Age-appropriate curriculum
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Kids in a Lil' Kickers class

Lil’ Kickers Nola soccer classes for kids  are packed with creative games structured to help kids learn soccer and grow as individuals. Our innovative child development-focused curriculum helps kids reach important developmental milestones through soccer. Classes are led by high-energy coaches and the focus is on FUN! See why more than 2 million kids nationwide love our soccer program.

  • Classes meet weekly for 50 minutes
  • Ages 18 months – 12 years
  • Low child-to-coach ratios
  • Age-appropriate curriculum

Not your typical classroom.
Not your typical results.

Lil’ Kickers Soccer League (LKSL)

Often a child’s first team. Lil’ Kickers Soccer League takes everything families love about Lil’ Kickers classes — certified coaches, tons of touches, and fun-first development — and turns it into a weekly league game, with a team, opponents, and a season of their own.

  • AGES: 4–5 years
  • FORMAT: 3v3 or 4v4 · no goalkeepers · no score
  • COACHED BY: certified Lil’ Kickers Coaches

Lil’ Kickers Soccer League (LKSL)

Often a child’s first team. Lil’ Kickers Soccer League takes everything families love about Lil’ Kickers classes — certified coaches, tons of touches, and fun-first development — and turns it into a weekly league game, with a team, opponents, and a season of their own.

  • AGES: 4–5 years
  • FORMAT: 3v3 or 4v4 · no goalkeepers · no score
  • COACHED BY: certified Lil’ Kickers Coaches
Skills Institute Classes

Skills Institute Classes

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Kids in Skills Institute Class

Skills Institute at Nola Sports Center is where soccer takes center stage. Rooted in child development theory, kids have a blast learning and improving technical and tactical soccer skills.  Players will walk away more confident, equipped for their next right step, and ready for life’s challenges on and off the field.

  • Ages 5-12
  • Classes meet weekly for 50 minutes. 
  • Player to coach ratio is 8:1.
  • Players enjoy 30 minutes of age-appropriate instruction and 20 minutes of small-sided scrimmaging.

Not just footwork,
but life work.

Skills Institute Classes

Skills Institute Classes

BOOK A FREE CLASS

Skills Institute at Nola Sports Center is where soccer takes center stage. Rooted in child development theory, kids have a blast learning and improving technical and tactical soccer skills.  Players will walk away more confident, equipped for their next right step, and ready for life’s challenges on and off the field.

  • Ages 5-12
  • Classes meet weekly for 50 minutes. 
  • Player to coach ratio is 8:1.
  • Players enjoy 30 minutes of age-appropriate instruction and 20 minutes of small-sided scrimmaging.
REGISTER FOR SKILLS INSTITUTE
CONTACT US
Kids in Skills Institute Class

Not just footwork,
but life work.

Skills Institute Soccer League (SISL)

The next step in their game. Skills Institute Soccer League is faster-paced league play for older players — coached and officiated by certified Skills Institute coaches, where every call is explained and every moment is a chance to learn. It builds soccer intelligence, teamwork, and confidence to carry into whatever they play next.

  • AGES: 5–8 years
  • FORMAT: 4v4 for ages 5–7 · 5v5 with goalkeepers for ages 7–8 · no standings
  • COACHED BY: certified Skills Institute coaches

Skills Institute Soccer League (SISL)

The next step in their game. Skills Institute Soccer League is faster-paced league play for older players — coached and officiated by certified Skills Institute coaches, where every call is explained and every moment is a chance to learn. It builds soccer intelligence, teamwork, and confidence to carry into whatever they play next.

  • AGES: 5–8 years
  • FORMAT: 4v4 for ages 5–7 · 5v5 with goalkeepers for ages 7–8 · no standings
  • COACHED BY: certified Skills Institute coaches

Frequently Asked Questions

Lil’ Kickers at NOLA Sports Center in Kenner, Louisiana offers age-appropriate soccer classes for children from 18 months through 12 years old.

Classes are grouped by age and designed to match each child’s developmental stage and experience level. Younger children build balance, coordination and listening skills while developing confidence and comfort in a group setting. As children grow, classes introduce greater independence, teamwork and foundational soccer skills through fun, active games.

Skills Institute is also available for children ages 5-12 who are ready for more focused soccer training.

Families from Metairie, River Ridge, Harahan, New Orleans and the surrounding area can view the local class schedule to find the right class for their child.

The right Lil’ Kickers class depends on your child’s age, soccer experience and readiness to participate independently.

At NOLA Sports Center, younger children can begin in parent-and-child classes that use movement, play and simple soccer activities to build confidence and coordination. Older children participate more independently while learning age-appropriate skills such as dribbling, passing, teamwork and listening to a coach.

Children who are new to organized activities often do best in a Hoppers class or a beginner class for their age level . Children with previous soccer experience may be ready for Micro or Skills Institute Classes.

Parents who are unsure can contact Charlotte O’hayre at [email protected] for help choosing the best class.

No. Children do not need previous soccer experience to join Lil’ Kickers at NOLA Sports Center in Kenner.

Lil’ Kickers classes are designed to welcome beginners while also helping more experienced players continue developing their skills. Coaches introduce soccer skills gradually through creative, age-appropriate games and activities.

Depending on the class, children may work on balance, coordination, ball control, dribbling, passing, listening, cooperation and teamwork. Each child is encouraged to participate at their own pace while building confidence both on and off the field.

Parent or caregiver participation depends on the child’s age and class level.

At NOLA Sports Center, parents participate on the field in Bunnies, Thumpers, and Cottontails classes for ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years old. These classes help younger children feel comfortable while developing balance, coordination, listening skills and familiarity with group activities.

Children in Hoppers participate independently with their coach starting at 3 years old. Parents can watch from Viewing Areas.

Because facility layouts and class policies can vary, families should review the class description or contact Charlotte O’hayre before their first visit.

Yes. Families can request a free introductory Lil’ Kickers class at NOLA Sports Center, subject to class availability.

A free class gives your child the opportunity to meet the coach, experience the class format and participate in age-appropriate soccer activities before enrolling. It also gives parents a chance to see whether the class schedule, coaching style and participation level are a good fit.

To get started, select Book a Free Class, choose your child’s age and review the available classes at NOLA Sports Center in Kenner.

Please arrive 5-10 minutes early and check in at the front desk.

Frequently Asked Questions

Lil’ Kickers at NOLA Sports Center in Kenner, Louisiana offers age-appropriate soccer classes for children from 18 months through 12 years old.

Classes are grouped by age and designed to match each child’s developmental stage and experience level. Younger children build balance, coordination and listening skills while developing confidence and comfort in a group setting. As children grow, classes introduce greater independence, teamwork and foundational soccer skills through fun, active games.

Skills Institute is also available for children ages 5-12 who are ready for more focused soccer training.

Families from Metairie, River Ridge, Harahan, New Orleans and the surrounding area can view the local class schedule to find the right class for their child.

The right Lil’ Kickers class depends on your child’s age, soccer experience and readiness to participate independently.

At NOLA Sports Center, younger children can begin in parent-and-child classes that use movement, play and simple soccer activities to build confidence and coordination. Older children participate more independently while learning age-appropriate skills such as dribbling, passing, teamwork and listening to a coach.

Children who are new to organized activities often do best in a Hoppers class or a beginner class for their age level . Children with previous soccer experience may be ready for Micro or Skills Institute Classes.

Parents who are unsure can contact Charlotte O’hayre at [email protected] for help choosing the best class.

No. Children do not need previous soccer experience to join Lil’ Kickers at NOLA Sports Center in Kenner.

Lil’ Kickers classes are designed to welcome beginners while also helping more experienced players continue developing their skills. Coaches introduce soccer skills gradually through creative, age-appropriate games and activities.

Depending on the class, children may work on balance, coordination, ball control, dribbling, passing, listening, cooperation and teamwork. Each child is encouraged to participate at their own pace while building confidence both on and off the field.

Parent or caregiver participation depends on the child’s age and class level.

At NOLA Sports Center, parents participate on the field in Bunnies, Thumpers, and Cottontails classes for ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years old. These classes help younger children feel comfortable while developing balance, coordination, listening skills and familiarity with group activities.

Children in Hoppers participate independently with their coach starting at 3 years old. Parents can watch from Viewing Areas.

Because facility layouts and class policies can vary, families should review the class description or contact Charlotte O’hayre before their first visit.

Yes. Families can request a free introductory Lil’ Kickers class at NOLA Sports Center, subject to class availability.

A free class gives your child the opportunity to meet the coach, experience the class format and participate in age-appropriate soccer activities before enrolling. It also gives parents a chance to see whether the class schedule, coaching style and participation level are a good fit.

To get started, select Book a Free Class, choose your child’s age and review the available classes at NOLA Sports Center in Kenner.

Please arrive 5-10 minutes early and check in at the front desk.

Learn More About Lil’ Kickers Nola

Nola Sports Center
1710 10th Street
Kenner, LA 70062
504-355-1628

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Questions? We’d love to help!

Questions? We’d love to help!

Learn more about Lil’ Kickers Nola

Nola Sports Center
1710 10th Street
Kenner, LA 70062

Directions
504-355-1628