WATER CITY SOCCER CLINICS
Location: Water City Skate Center; 2nd Ave and 8th St, Marina, CA. 1/4 mile south of Dunes Shopping Center.
Days and Dates: Saturdays, Jan. 26 to March 2
Times:
9-10am: Ages 4-6 years and beginner 7 …
Pick-up Soccer Everywhere
Where can you play pick-up soccer? Soccer can be played almost any time on almost any surface of almost any size—with or without adult supervision. Almost anything can be used as a goal: fixed goals, portable goals, cones, flags, t-shirts, …
The Game is the Best Teacher
The Game Is the Best Teacher
By Rick Crow
What about soccer that doesn’t have any organization? For younger players especially, pick-up soccer could be the best developmental tool of them all—even better than organized games with coaches, referees, uniforms, …
Intro to Dribbling
Dribbling is the most basic skill in soccer. It is also the easiest skill to teach young children who are starting to play.
Every player should come to training with a soccer ball that is appropriate for his or her …
Sharks and Minnows
Sharks and minnows helps young players acquire dribbling skills.
SHARKS AND MINNOWS (Ages 3-10)
Brief Description – Sharks and Minnows is the classic dribbling activity for beginners. Dribbling inside a square, players (the minnows), must use their dribbling skills to …
The Case for Rec Soccer
The number of players alone dictates that recreational soccer should play a major role in player development.
Why rec soccer? Because, unless you belong to a tiny percentage of professional, college, high school or apprentice professional players at the U.S. …
Youth Scene
MONTEREY YOUTH SOCCER SCENE
General Overview
Compared to many communities, the world most popular sport is relatively underdeveloped on the Monterey Peninsula. Monterey, however, has incredible potential to create a unique and enjoyable soccer experience for local players and families. …
Playing With Kids
HOW TO SCRIMMAGE WITH KIDS (U8 to U12)
Jumping into the game is a great way for coaches and parents to motivate young players and help them have fun. Adult participants can challenge players to perform at a level just …
The Evolution of a Youth Soccer Player; Age 3-14
Especially for newer coaches and parents, we include a short summary that covers various stages of youth soccer development, as well a few suggestions to enhance player development and fun.
In addition to our introduction below, there are a number …
Welcome
Hello everyone and welcome to the future home of Monterey Rec Soccer!…