Skills Institute at Salmon Creek Indoor
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.
Players enjoy 30 minutes of age-appropriate instruction and 20 minutes of small-sided scrimmaging. Classes meet weekly for 50-minutes. |
Wondering if Skills Institute is the right fit for you? Give us a try! New customers can sign up for a free 50-minute class to experience the program firsthand. We think you’re going to love it!
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We have open enrollment so you can register any time using our convenient, online process! Classes are pro-rated based on your sign-up date.
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Missed a class? No problem! We understand life gets a little busy. Make-up classes are available during the session. Simply go online, select your class type, preferred location and an available day and time.
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SKILLS INSTITUTE LEVEL 1
(5/6 YEARS) (7/8 YEARS) (9-12 YEARS) |
Level 1 will take players through weekly sessions of fundamental skill building and competitive drills/games to build self-confidence in practice and game situations.
Focus will be on basic fundamentals of player development:
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What should my child wear to class?
Participants should wear comfortable clothes and athletic shoes (no outdoor cleats). Shin guards are required and must be worn under soccer socks. A Skills Institute jersey is given to first-time customers for free, and can thereafter be purchased at a low cost. Outfitting your child in Skills Institute garb is a fun way to make your child feel part of a team. Kids naturally appreciate looking like older uniformed kids and role models.
HOw long are classes?
Each of our classes lasts 50 minutes with a water break halfway through. Between classes, there is a 10-minute break.
How long are your sessions?
We offer four sessions a year (fall, winter, spring, summer) that break down into approximately 10-13 week cycles.
Can i drop my child off for class?
No, classes are 50 minutes and require a parent or guardian to be on-site at all times
can i join a class in the middle of a sessIon?
Yes! We offer open enrollment so that you can join anytime and have your class fees prorated. This means that you pay only for the remaining class and not the full session fee.
can we pay as we go during the session?
The session needs to be paid in full at the time of registration to reserve your child’s spot. Please note that we offer open enrollment, we do prorate class fees.
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can i make-up a missed class?
We understand life can get busy and you might have to miss a class. With our easy make-up class policy, you may schedule a make-up class online. Make-up classes are based on availability and not guaranteed. They must be made within the current session. We will do our very best to accommodate your requests. If you have multiple children, please schedule a make-up class for each child individually. Please check-in each time for your make-up at the concession stand (the desk on the right as you walk in) to receive a class assignment card to hand to the coach.
Do you offer a sibling discount?
Yes! We offer a sibling discount of $30.00 for each additional child registered as long as the children are registered at the same time.
can we come on any day?
No, in order to maintain class ratios and consistency within the program, we schedule children for specific times and days. When registering, be sure to first determine which day best suits your schedule. If your schedule changes during the session and you need to switch days, we will try to accommodate your needs to the best of our ability. However, changes cannot be guaranteed and are based on space availability.
what is the player-to-coach ratio?
To allow for quality instruction, Skills Institute provides a low player-to-coach ratio – 10:1.
what is the difference between skills institute and lil' kickers?
Lil’ Kickers is a child development soccer program that teaches basic skills through fun, creative, and energetic games. Skills Institute also encourages age-appropriate child development and focuses on teaching more technical and tactical skills through various fast-paced, challenging and structured drills.
why does the skills institute class cost more?
A higher level of specialized technical instruction is provided in Skills Institute classes, and the value of this instruction is priced accordingly.
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Skills Institute Soccer League
Coached by parents, enjoyed by all. Skills Institute Soccer Leagues at Salmon Creek Indoor are a scream. With a focus on development, teamwork and sportsmanship players have a blast improving in ability while playing the game they love. Weekly games are refereed by Skills Institute Instructors who guide individual and team play and offer coaching tips to help build soccer intelligence. Players can join as a team or as an individual on one of our house teams. SISL comes complete with a coaching and spectator guide to further enhance the experience and encourage the next generation of soccer enthusiasts. |
What Our Customers Are Saying"This is a great facility, they offer soccer for all ages. They now have Pickleball a few days a week. Very family friendly atmosphere. They sell snacks and beverages. All of the employees are very friendly. Truly a blessing to have this facility in our area." |
Connect with Us |
email
proshop@scsoccerarena.com
lilkickers@scsoccerarena.com (Lil' Kickers Coordinator) corey@scsoccerarena.com (General Manager) laurhens@scsoccerarena.com (Lil' Kickers Asst. Coordinator) |
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