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Kids ages 18 months to 12 years will have a blast experiencing Lil’ Kickers and Skills Institute first-hand when they take part in a free trial class.

Lil’ Kickers soccer classes for kids are led by high-energy coaches and packed with creative games structured to help kids tackle age-appropriate developmental milestones. Our innovative curriculum provides kids ages 18 months to 9 years the skills they need to learn soccer and grow as individuals, all while having fun. Come see why more than two million kids nationwide love our kids’ soccer program.

Book a free 50-minute class by selecting a class level below or register for the season today!

Skills Institute is a soccer program for kids who want to get started with soccer or take their game to the next level. Rooted in child development theory, these kids’ soccer classes teach children ages 5 to 12 years to have a blast learning and improving their 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. Players enjoy 30 minutes of age-appropriate instruction and 20 minutes of small-sided scrimmaging each week.

Sign up for a free 50-minute soccer class to try it out by selecting a class level below or register for the season today!

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Free Trial Booking Instructions

Enter your child’s birthdate and select a location.
Age-appropriate class options will auto-populate.
Click “View” to see the program’s class options.
Select your preferred class type.
Select a date from the calendar with a blue event indicator to view time slots.
Choose a time that works with your schedule.
Login or create a profile to complete the sign-up process.

*If you have multiple children please schedule a free trial for each child.

Free Trial Reschedule/Cancel Appointment Instructions

Login to your profile.
Within your “Dashboard,” scroll down to “My Enrollment.”
Find your upcoming Free Trial Class and click on “Reschedule/Cancel.”

What to Expect

You will immediately receive a confirmation email with your reservation details, in addition to a reminder email 24 hours before your free trial class.
We recommend that your child bring a water bottle and wear athletic/comfortable clothes and shoes – outdoor cleats are prohibited.
Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in with our front desk.

Class Descriptions

Bunnies (18 - 24 Months)

Small child plays during Lil' Kickers Bunnies class

18 – 24 MONTHS: Bunnies (Parent-Child)

15:1 Child-to-Coach Ratio
50 minutes

Often a child’s first experience with group learning, the Bunnies class is designed to give them a perfect start. Toddlers are playful, sometimes skittish and easily distracted but, with the right structure and interactions, a lot of learning can happen. Activities with bubbles, parachutes, cones and other sensory toys build skills for balance, coordination, running, tracking, kicking and changing directions—all building blocks needed for playing soccer.

Thumpers (2 - 3 years)

Parent and child work with instructor during Lil' Kickers Thumpers class

2 – 3 yrs: Thumpers (Parent-Child)

12:1 Child-to-Coach Ratio
50 minutes

In the Thumpers class, kids begin to learn to actively engage in parallel play with other toddlers and their coach. Hang out enough with this group of older toddlers and you will hear the word “why” a lot. In these classes we welcome their inquisitive nature and sense of wonderment in learning. We use those traits to shape confidence and self-esteem to further build core movements like balance, coordination and timing–all necessary for mastering a soccer ball.

Cottontails (2½ - 3½ years)

Mother and child play during Lil' Kickers Cottontails class

2½ – 3½ yrs: Cottontails (Parent-Child)

7:1 or 14:2 Child-to-Coach Ratio
50 minutes

In the Cottontails class, preschoolers who are not quite ready to be on the field alone discover some independence. Terrible twos? Not in our opinion! Though toddler behavior can be puzzling, these little ones are just trying to put the pieces together to grow into the person they are meant to be. The goal is to get them to be more interactive with the coach, to play with (rather than alongside) their peers and to engage in the game. We do so with fun and engaging games that help them begin to master movement and ball control all while slowly gaining independence over the course of the season.

Hoppers (3 & 4 years)

Instructor & child play during Lil' Kickers Hoppers class

3 & 4 yrs: Hoppers (Beginners)

7:1 or 14:2 Child-to-Coach Ratio
50 minutes

In Hoppers classes, the kids are raring to go but need lots of direction. Preschoolers have a hard time sharing, but we help get them there. After all, soccer is all about give-and-take. The goal of these classes is to create teammates who are coachable and eager to learn. Creative storylines and animated coaches keep kids engaged and having fun. They won’t even know they’re working hard and learning. They’ll come away with important skills for soccer and beyond.

Jackrabbits (3 & 4 years)

Child and instructor play soccer during Lil' Kickers Jackrabbits class

3 & 4 yrs: Jackrabbits (Intermediate)

7:1 or 14:2 Child-to-Coach Ratio
50 minutes

The Jackrabbits Intermediate 3 & 4 year old class is fun and fast-paced. Kids in this group are naturally a little more competitive or have previous class experience. Buckle up! These preschoolers are eager for action and ready to learn. With a curriculum chock full of imaginative games and adventures, these players are going to have a blast and won’t even realize just how much they’re learning.

Big Feet (5 & 6 years)

Children play soccer during Lil' Kickers Big Feet class

5 & 6 yrs: Big Feet (Beginners)

12:1 Child-to-Coach Ratio
50 minutes

Big Feet classes are for kids who are just getting introduced to organized soccer or who are less competitive by nature but want a great soccer experience. We get that and Big Feet classes are perfect for these kids. The class will start with adventurous and imaginative games before introducing small sided scrimmaging toward the end of the season.

Micro 4/5 years

Girl plays soccer during Lil' Kickers Micro 4/5 class

4 & 5 yrs: Micro 4/5

12:1 Child-to-Coach Ratio
50 minutes

Micro 4/5 classes are designed for kids who always have a ball at their feet, who constantly talk about soccer, and love to practice new and challenging things. Created for kids who are motivated soccer players, Micro classes keep the coaching child-centered and fun while adopting a curriculum focused on teaching the fundamentals of soccer through game-like situations each week that help solidify learning. Micro classes feature 30 minutes of age appropriate instruction and a 20 minute small-sided scrimmage each week.

Micro 6/7 years

Children play soccer during Lil' Kickers Micro 6/7 class

6 & 7 yrs: Micro 6/7

12:1 Child-to-Coach Ratio
50 minutes

Micro 6/7 classes are designed for kids who want to engage in the sport of soccer in a fun and encouraging way. Created for kids who are motivated soccer players, Micro classes keep the coaching child-centered and fun while adopting a curriculum focused on teaching the fundamentals of soccer through game-like situations each week that help solidify learning. Micro classes feature 30 minutes of age appropriate instruction and a 20 minute small-sided scrimmage each week.

Micro 8/9 years

Boy celebrates making a goal during Lil' Kickers Micro 8/9 class

8 & 9 yrs: Micro 8/9

12:1 Child-to-Coach Ratio
50 minutes

Micro 8/9 classes are designed for kids who want to engage in the sport of soccer in a fun and encouraging way. Created for kids who are motivated soccer players, Micro classes keep the coaching child-centered and fun while adopting a curriculum focused on teaching the fundamentals of soccer through game-like situations each week that help solidify learning. Micro classes feature 30 minutes of age appropriate instruction and a 20 minute small-sided scrimmage each week.

Skills Institute 5/6 years

Children playing soccer during Skills Institute 5/6 class

5 & 6 yrs: Skills Institute 5/6

8:1 Child-to-Coach Ratio
50 minutes

The focus of Skills Institute 5/6 is on teaching the fundamentals of soccer development: dribbling, passing, shooting, and ball control. Players will gain confidence and understand how to apply their skills in game situations. Conducted at a high pace with small class sizes and an eye to “keeping it fun”, Skills Institute participants will engage with 30 minutes of age appropriate instruction followed by 20 minutes of small-sided scrimmaging each week.

Skills Institute 7/8 years

Girl practices soccer during Skills Institute 7/8 class

7 & 8 yrs: Skills Institute 7/8

10:1 Child-to-Coach Ratio
50 minutes

The focus of Skills Institute 7/8 is on teaching the fundamentals of soccer development: dribbling, passing, shooting, and ball control. Players will gain confidence and understand how to apply their skills in game situations. Conducted at a high pace with small class sizes and an eye to “keeping it fun”, Skills Institute participants will engage with 30 minutes of age appropriate instruction followed by 20 minutes of small-sided scrimmaging each week.ate instruction followed by 20 minutes of small-sided scrimmaging each week.

Skills Institute 9-12 years

Child and instructor perform soccer drill during Skills Institute 9-12

9-12 yrs: Skills Institute 9-12

10:1 Child-to-Coach Ratio
50 minutes

The focus of Skills Institute 9-12 is on teaching the fundamentals of soccer development: dribbling, passing, shooting, and ball control. Players will gain confidence and understand how to apply their skills in game situations. Conducted at a high pace with small class sizes and an eye to “keeping it fun”, Skills Institute participants will engage with 30 minutes of age appropriate instruction followed by 20 minutes of small-sided scrimmaging each week.

Bunnies: 18 – 24 months
Parent-Child
15:1 Child-to-Coach Ratio
50 minutes

Learn More About Bunnies

Child and parent play with instructor during Lil' Kickers Thumpers class

Thumpers: 2 – 3 years
Parent-Child
12:1 Child-to-Coach Ratio
50 minutes

Learn More About Thumpers

Cottontails: 2½ – 3½ years
Parent-Child
7:1 or 14:2 Child-to-Coach Ratio
50 minutes

Learn More About Cottontails

Instructor and children set up drills during Lil' Kickers Hoppers class

Hoppers: 3 & 4 years
Beginner
7:1 or 14:2 Child-to-Coach Ratio
50 minutes

Learn More About Hoppers

In Hoppers classes the kids are raring to go but need lots of direction. Preschoolers have a hard time sharing, but we help get them there. After all, soccer is all about give-and-take. The goal of these classes is to create teammates who are coachable and eager to learn. Creative storylines and animated coaches keep kids engaged and having fun. They won’t even know they’re working hard and learning. They’ll come away with important skills for soccer and beyond.