Junior Arsenal U7 Indoor Program
The U7 program practices twice a week for 1 hour per session. This is a parent-involved program, meaning a parent must be nearby and available for the volunteer coach to contact if assistance is needed with the child.
Our program follows the guidelines set by Alberta Soccer (ASA) and Canada Soccer for Grassroots development. We focus on teaching age-appropriate, fundamental movement skills, emphasizing fun while building physical literacy. You can learn more about ASA's Grassroots Program at Festival Play (PTM) - Alberta Soccer.
ASA believes that at this stage, players benefit most from hands-on experience, with more ball touches keeping everyone engaged and learning the basics of soccer. Therefore, we do not form teams at this age level.
Program Structure: Every two weeks, Lonestar Institute works with our U7 coaches and players, providing drills that align with the four pillars of the Grassroots Program. Coaches will implement these drills throughout the program until the next Lonestar session.
Each practice will consist of rotating through four stations, each lasting 12-15 minutes to maximize ball touches for every player. The stations are:
As the season progresses, we will transition to just two stations towards the end, allowing for a full game on the other half of the field for the second part of the session.
The key focus for the U7s is to have fun and build confidence with the soccer ball!
