Grasshopper & Munchkin Program
Our Grasshopper (2.5 through 3 year old) and Munchkin (4 up to 5 year old) program is specifically designed for the beginner player. We place an emphasis on introducing players to the very basics of soccer in a high-energy, fun environment through interactive and imaginary games.
Our Grasshoppers (2.5-3yr) play for 45 minutes and Munchkins (4-5.5yr, up to 5.5 for Summer and Fall only) (For Spring players 5 and up will need to play with their birth year) for 60 minutes.
The cost for each six week program is $85.
Each session kicks off with a fun group warm-up, followed by activities led by your team’s coach (volunteer parent) at your field. Teams will also participate in scrimmages within the program time that you sign up for towards the end of the season.
- We run Spring (March – May), Summer (June – July), and Fall (September – October) seasons. To view our up-to-date locations and schedules, simply scroll down the page!
- Sign-up by using our online registration system! Spots in our programs do fill up, so be sure to register soon to secure your player’s spot.
Important Upcoming Dates
Date | Event |
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October 11, 2024 | Spring Registration Opens |
February 7, 2025 | Summer Registration Opens |
March 19, 2025 | Spring Registration Closes |
May 23, 2025 | Summer Registration Closes |
$85 Summer Registration
*If your child was born in 2019, they will be playing in our 6U program in the spring. Please visit our 6U/7U page for more information*
Goals
Skyline’s philosophy is, “To Teach, To Inspire, and To Excel.” We strive to instill this philosophy in every player, at every level – regardless of their experience or age. To achieve this, we apply an age-appropriate training model as laid out by Skyline’s Player Development Plan. By the time players graduate from our Munchkin program they should:
- SOCIAL: Grasp important life lessons such as the value of respecting their teammates and coaches, the significance of listening during instruction, and the importance of teamwork.
- PHYSICAL: Develop motor skills, balance, flexibility, and agility.
- PSYCHOLOGICAL: Be motivated and inspired by the sport of soccer through the encouraging and fun environment experienced within the program.
- TECHNICAL: Understand the very basics of soccer in regard to how their body interacts with the ball – dribbling through space, change of speed and direction, and kicking.
- TACTICAL: Know the most basic rules of the sport – to not use their hands, to understand the boundaries of the field, to become familiar with direction of play, and to become familiar with the concept of a game.
Developmental Focus
Communication, Cooperation and Respect
Endurance, Agility, Balance, Speed, and Strength
Motivation, Attitude and Self Confidence
Mechanics of Individual Skills
Choosing When, Why, What, and Where in Games
If you have questions or want to learn more about the Grasshopper and Munchkin program, please contact Dafydd Evans at daf@skylinesoccer.org