Loveland Youth Soccer Association
PLAYER CENTERED, FAMILY FRIENDLY, COMMUNITY CONNECTED
TIGER PAWS
The Tiger Paws introduces 3 and 4 year olds to the game of soccer in a fun and safe environment. This program has been thoughtfully designed for preschool-aged kids so that they can work on a variety of different skill-sets that will ultimately make them well-rounded, confidant and socialized young people.
PAWS PROGRAM SUMMARY
Everything You Need to Know
DIRECTOR
If you have questions, contact Kyle McLaughlin at kyle@fcstorm.org
AGES
3 TO 4 Year Olds
LOCATION
Miami Riverview Park
A field map will be provided the week prior to the start of the season.
TEAM
FORMATION
Teams will be announced 2 to 3 weeks prior to the first session.
COACHES
Coaches are all volunteer parent coaches that will be certified through our risk management process. These coaches will participate in a coach’s clinic and are provided predesigned training sessions each week of the season. All coaches are supported and educated throughout the season.
WHAT TO WEAR
Lose fitting athletic shorts
Shin guards with long socks over them
Running shoes or cleats
Hair ties up and out of the face
Long pants, jackets and warm gear when needed
BRING
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Size 3 soccer ball with name on it
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Water bottle with name on it
UNIFORM
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A uniform will be provided (jersey) to each child on the first day of practice. Please make sure you provide your own socks
ARRIVAL
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Arrive early on Day 1 so that you are able to find the correct field, meet the coaches, get your child in uniform and use the bathroom if needed
PARENTS
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We encourage all parents to participate with an easy-going, helpful and FUN attitude. Yelling, screaming and demanding is frowned upon.
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Expect your child to need a little warming-up to this new environment, coaches and players.
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Please don’t get worried or frustrated if your child wants you near them the whole time, or won’t step on the field, or hates wearing shin guards, or only likes to pick flowers, or needs to go to the bathroom 3 times, or tells you snack time is their favorite part of soccer – you will not be alone!! We are working with very young children and we know between the ages of 2-4 anything could happen on the day. We totally expect it and you should not worry about it. It is very normal.
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90% of the communication for this program will come directly from the PAWS Director. You will receive weekly emails that will include important information for that week.
SNACKS
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Each week we will end our training with a snack & drink
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Snacks should be healthy (granola bar, fresh fruit, crackers, etc.)
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Drinks should be low sugar juices
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Parents who have a child with an allergy are encouraged to bring your own snack.