Schedule a Free Trial Class Today!
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.
Sign up for a free 50-minute soccer class to try it out by clicking the button above or register for the season today!
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 7 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.
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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.
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Class Descriptions
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BUNNIES
ADULT INTERACTIVE 18 - 24 MONTHS 15:1 CHILD-TO-COACH RATIO 
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Often a child’s first experience with group learning, this class is designed to give them a perfect start.
Managing a class full of toddlers can be like herding kittens. They’re playful, sometimes skittish and easily distracted. But with the right structure and interactions, a lot 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. With parents by their side, our youngest Lil’ Kickers feel safe to explore new experiences and create new relationships while learning in a fun and dynamic environment.
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THUMPERS
ADULT INTERACTIVE 2 YEARS 12:1 CHILD-TO-COACH RATIO 
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In this class, kids begin to learn to actively engage with the coach and other players.
“Why?” Hang around enough with this age group of curious, older toddlers and you will hear that word a lot. Working with Thumpers and their parents, 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. While parent involvement continues here, this class bridges the gap between parallel play and directly interacting with the coach and other players. So “why” take a Thumpers class? Because it is a blast.
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COTTONTAILS
ADULT INTERACTIVE 2.5 - 3.5 YEARS 7:1 OR 14:2 CHILD-TO-COACH RATIO 
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Here, 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. Sometimes they get frustrated and their feelings come out sideways, especially when they are shy and a little tentative. We embrace the complexities of this time of life and help them transition into being more interactive, confident, self-reliant and relational. We do so with fun and engaging games that help them begin to master basic movement and ball control skills. 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. Parents are there to provide just the right support.
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HOPPERS
3 & 4 YEARS BEGINNER 7:1 OR 14:2 CHILD-TO-COACH RATIO 
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To share and share alike? Not always. These kiddos are raring to go, but need lots of direction to get there.
Preschoolers have a hard time sharing, but we help get them there. After all, soccer (and life!) is all about give-and-take. The goal of these classes is to create teammates who are coachable and eager to learn. Sharing is a big part of that. 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.
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JACKRABBITS
3 & 4 YEARS INTERMEDIATE 7:1 OR 14:2 CHILD-TO-COACH RATIO 
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Fun and fast-paced classes for kids who are naturally a little more competitive or with 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. Coaches will guide them towards great soccer skills (specifically passing, trapping, shooting, attacking and defending) and introduce them to scrimmaging. Look a little closer and you’ll also notice improved communication, listening, sharing, perseverance and resilience.
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BIG FEET
5 & 6 YEARS BEGINNER 12:1 CHILD-TO-COACH RATIO 
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For kids who are just getting introduced to organized soccer or who are less competitive by nature but want a great soccer experience.
Some kids are a little shy and perhaps not very competitive by nature, but still want to learn a sport and have a team experience. We get that. Big Feet classes serve these kids well. Full of all the same fun, goofiness and opportunities to learn soccer and life skills, these classes do it just a little differently. After all, lack of experience or temperament shouldn’t keep us from getting in the game.
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MICRO CLASSES
4 - 7 YEARS 12:1 CHILD-TO-COACH RATIO 
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For kids who are driven to play.
Does your child always have a ball at their feet? Constantly talk about soccer? Or are they simply driven to get better? Created for kids who are motivated soccer players, Micro classes kick it up a notch. While coaching remains child-centered and fun this curriculum is fundamentals focused and provides game-like situations each week that help solidify learning. Players enjoy 30 minutes of age-appropriate instruction and 20 minutes of small-sided scrimmaging. Classes are offered by age and include Micro 4/5 and Micro 6/7.
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SKILLS INSTITUTE
5/6, 7/8, 9/12 YEARS 10:1 CHILD-TO-COACH RATIO 
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For kids who are looking to take the next step.
Skills Institute is where soccer takes center stage. Rooted in child development theory, kids have a blast learning and improving 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. Find out more information HERE!
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Sign up for a free trial today!
Free Trial booking instructions
- Click the blue free class button, which takes you to our booking platform, DaySmart.
- Enter your child’s birthdate and select 'Salmon Creek Indoor Sports Arena' as the 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 green 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
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 brings a water bottle and wears athletic/comfortable clothes and shoes – outdoor cleats are prohibited.
Please arrive 10 minutes early to check-in with our front desk (Concession stand on the right as you walk in the doors).
We recommend that your child brings a water bottle and wears athletic/comfortable clothes and shoes – outdoor cleats are prohibited.
Please arrive 10 minutes early to check-in with our front desk (Concession stand on the right as you walk in the doors).
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TEAMWORK
Kids learn the value and importance of teamwork as they work with each other to play games and accomplish activities. |
BALANCE
Kids practice their gross motor skills in fun activities, increasing their balance and control, as well as their confidence! |
CONFIDENCE
Kids' confidence will soar with each new skill and activity that they master. |
DISCOVERY
When the atmosphere is fun, kids are natural discoverers. |
SHARING
Kids learn and improve their ability to share with new friends in our classes. |
LEARNING
We teach kids in ways that suite their developmental level, building strong physical, intellectual and emotional skills. |