Lil Kickers is an innovative program for youths ranging from age 18 months to 7 years. Sessions go for 12 weeks and are throughout the entire year. (SEE CLASS SCHEDULES BELOW)

Bunnies (18 – 24 months, Parent/child class)
Bunnies classes are a fun introduction to the Lil Kickers program. Toddlers and parents explore basic soccer and movement activities to develop gross motor skills. Classes include parachute activities, bubbles, lots of goal scoring and the famous cone towers! Class is 40 minutes, once a week with parents on the field.

Tuition Rates: $10.50 per week

Developmental Milestones

•  A basic sense of trust in the world
• The ability to differentiate self from others
• Developing positive self-esteem
• Gaining object permanence
• A primitive understanding of cause and effect
• Language- verbal and receptive
• Gross and fine motor skills
• A primitive ability to problem solve
• Imaginative play

Thumpers (2-3 year olds, Parent/child class)
Parents and kids, led by one of our instructors, play organized games together to develop listening skills, balance, ball skills, and foot-eye coordination. Thumpers is the ideal next step for veteran bunnies who are not yet old enough for the Hoppers level, and a perfect introduction to Lil Kickers for new players who are just barely 3 years old. Class is 40 minutes, once a week with parents on the field.

Tuition Rates: $10.50 per week

Developmental Milestones

• Self motivation, internal drive, confidence
• An improved capacity for language
• Imaginative play
• Improved gross motor skills
• Improved fine motor skills
• Developing an understanding of how common items are used

Hoppers (3-4 year old, Beginner)
Three and four year-olds get a fast-paced, fun exposure to the most popular sport in the world. Classes focus on foot-eye coordination, dribbling, scoring and balance. Hoppers classes will also introduce the concepts of teamwork and cooperation. Hoppers will not play any competitive soccer games. Hoppers classes are 50 minutes long once a week.

Tuition Rates: $12.00 per week

Developmental Milestones

• An even stronger desire to do things on their own
• A mastery of language, imaginative play
• An understanding of the importance of peer relations
• Mastering running, kicking, throwing, hopping, jumping
• Improved understanding of cause and effect relationships
• Longer attention span

Jackrabbits (3-4 year old, Intermediate)
Jackrabbits is a class designed for three and four year-olds who have either completed the Hoppers level or have other soccer experience. Jackrabbits classes will focus on more complex ball skills (trapping and passing). Some small-sided soccer games will be introduced as well as one-ball oriented games to prepare them for transition into Micro Leagues. Jackrabbits classes are 50 minutes long once a week.

Tuition Rates: $12.00 per week

Developmental Milestones

• An even stronger desire to do things on their own
• A mastery of language, imaginative play
• An understanding of the importance of peer relations
• Mastering running, kicking, throwing, hopping jumping
• A more complex understanding of cause and effect relationship
• Can follow 2 unrelated instructions
• A longer attention span
• Strong curiosity

Big Feet (5-6 year old, Beginner)
Big Feet classes are for five and six year-olds who have not played soccer before. Big Feet will develop basic soccer skills (dribbling, passing, trapping, scoring) as well be introduced to the ideas of sportsmanship and team play. Kids will play some small-sided soccer games and be encouraged to progress into Micro Leagues. Big Feet classes are 50 minutes long once a week.

Tuition Rates: $12.00 per week

Developmental Milestones

• A sense of industry- finding something they’re good at
• A better understanding of relationships
• An increased understanding and flexibility in thinking, better problem solving skills
• Improved attention span
• Improved ability to share
• An interest in performing
• Learning complex body coordination skills(swimming, skating, skipping)
• A preference to make own decisions
• Have a better understanding of right and wrong

Micro League (5-7 year old, Advanced)
Micro Leagues are non-competitive, developmental leagues for kids 5-6 years designed to enhance individual and team skills with an emphasis on fun and safety. Micro Leagues are for kids who have played soccer before either in Lil Kickers or another program. In 50 minutes of class there will be 15-20 min. of instruction and 20-25 min. of games. Micro League classes are once a week.

Tuition Rates: $12.00 per week

Contact Info
To pre-register for a class please contact Dan Naderer at 440.602.4000 x 229 or via email at dnaderer@lnsportspark.com to confirm availability. All class registrations are based on availability with priority given to existing participants.

Class Schedule:

Tuesday:

Thumpers (25-35 Month) 6PM
Hoppers (3-4 Years Old – Beginning) 6PM
Jackrabbits (3-4 Years Old – Intermediate) 6PM
Bigfeet (5-6 Years Old) 6PM

Thursday:

Thumpers 5PM
Hoppers 5PM and 6PM
Jackrabbits 5PM and 6PM
Bigfeet 5PM and 6PM
Micro League (6-8 Years Old) 6PM

Friday:

Thumpers 9:30AM
Hoppers 9:30AM
Jackrabbits 9:30AM
Bigfeet 9:30AM

Saturday:

Thumpers 9, 10, 11 AM
Hoppers 9,10,11 AM
Jackrabbits 9,10 AM
Bigfeet 9,10,11 AM
Micro League 11AM