Soccer Time Kids is a sports program specifically designed for children from 1 to 5 years old. Our course will encourage children to participate in physical play in the form of soccer based activities in order to develop their early years gross motor skills.

The Soccer Time Kids program features progressive educational lessons, incorporating shapes, number identification, colours and literacy throughout its sessions. Furthermore, as we encourage a positive learning environment, the social aspect of sport is integrated into our sessions allowing for preschoolers to build healthy relationships with their teammates, parents/guardians and coaches.

Our aim is for students from Soccer Time Kids to have experienced a fun environment that provides them with the confidence and skills to succeed at school with their sporting aspirations.

As an educational sports program we have researched coaching approaches, early years learning and development outcomes and cognitive development methods that are specific to preschool aged children.

We have created a program that is progressive for each age group, providing sports drills, which are achievable for that age bracket. A predominant aspect of Soccer Time Kids is the emphasis on our three areas for individual growth.

These developmental areas are:

• Gross motor skills
• Cognitive learning and
• The building of social relationships.

All Soccer Time Kids sessions feature highly experienced coaches to ensure each child has the opportunity to grow and develop at their own individual rate. Following on from this, the Soccer Time Kids program offers three separate age groups (please refer to `Age Groups` for a detailed explanation of each age group) with each session running for a duration of 45 minutes.

The Soccer Time Kids equipment is specially chosen to improve the preschoolers gross motor skills and to generate a fun experience to their cognitive learning.

An aspect of Soccer Time Kids is the requirement of parental participation which allows caregivers to enjoy their child`s successes and progression within the program. Also as all Soccer Time Kids sessions are conducted in indoor facilities, preschoolers are able to enjoy their program without the weather elements disrupting their learning.

Established in 2007 by Bill Angeloglou this proud Australian owned and developed organisation revolutionised early child development using soccer as its main medium.

Classes are specifically designed and run by experienced and highly trained coaches to encourage social development together with parents in a fun and safe environment. What sets Soccer Time Kids apart from the rest is the method by which the coaches, not only coach soccer skills, but also teach. As an educational sports preschool program we have teamed up with leading experts in research coaching approaches, early years learning and development outcomes as well as cognitive development methods that are specific to preschool aged children. Ultimately the program should provide at an early age, a positive image for education and sports as well as health and well being for the youth of our future.

The Soccer Time Kids program has had a great impact on various community groups and organisations across Melbourne. The Company always make sure they give back through fund raising and charity events, from donating soccer balls to HeartKids Australia, running fun days for the Cancer Kids Foundation, having raffle drives with all proceeds going to the MS Society and many more. Sponsorship is also provided to less fortunate families every term. Its doesn`t end there, the Soccer Time Kids team is always on the lookout for new and exciting ways to provide a service of the highest standard to their current, future and existing families. They do this by providing deals and services that will benefit the kids and their families. Members and followers of Soccer Time Kids receive specials and discounts through various affiliations and sponsorship held with The Athlete`s Foot stores across Melbourne, Football Galaxy soccer superstore. Reusch, one of the largest manufacturers of sporting attire are also on board to provide quality clothing and merchandise for students enrolled.

The team at Soccer Time Kids is a passionate group and knows the importance of early childhood development and life memories for all involved.