The Mini-Kickers Program

What is Mini-Kickers?
Mini-Kickers classes are age specific, fun soccer fitness classes that utilize common children’s games to teach soccer skills and to improve fitness.

Where are Mini-Kickers classes held and what time are they?
Mini-Kickers classes are held at daycares, preschools, churches and prep schools. The times vary depending on what best works for each individual location’s schedule. Many of our classes are offered in the morning, post nap, or as an after school program.

What do you do when it rains or is too hot or too cold for soccer class?
Mini-Kickers classes are designed to be offered both indoors and out. We only need a medium to large classroom to perform a great class and all of our balls are “indoor-friendly.” If, for whatever reason, a class does need to be rescheduled we do so at the convenience of the school.

How much is the tuition for Mini-Kickers class and how do parents pay?
We see ourselves as experts in soccer and not experts in preschools. Therefore, we do not have a set price and ask the school director to set the price that they see as fair and agreeable for their parents. Additionally, we collect payment from parents in whatever way the school director prefers. Most of our schools ask us to take care of all of the administration which is something that we are more than happy to do. Some schools prefer to take care of the administration as they like to know who is to be in class.

What does the monthly tuition cover?
The monthly tuition covers a weekly half hour class, coached by a Mini-Kickers staff coach. A Mini-Kickers class will be held each and every single week at your child’s school at the designated time and payments are made on a monthly basis.

Why is each class only 30 minutes in length?
While they are a lot of fun, Mini-Kickers sessions are also mentally and physically demanding. After 30 minutes of Mini-Kickers young children will have experienced close to optimal levels of exercise and physical stress. As fatigue begins to set in, attention begins to wander and the fun of exercise diminishes. Our goal is to finish classes while fun and enjoyment levels are still very high. This keeps your child motivated to come back for more and maintains enthusiasm for the games and skills we perform in class. Subconsciously, it leaves your child with a positive impression of exercise and soccer for greater skill acquisition and long-term fitness benefits.

All Mini-Kickers coaches are professionally trained, background certified soccer coaches. All Mini-Kickers coaches are specifically chosen for their ability to work with young children and trained to teach Mini-Kickers classes.

Will my school have the same coach every week?
A specific Mini-Kickers coach will be assigned to each school and will be the primary coach for that school or location. There may occasionally be a different coach teaching class, however we understand how important it is for your children to build relationships with a coach in order to feel comfortable.

How long do parents sign up for?
Mini-Kickers classes are designed to grow with kid’s competency and skill level that is intended to be a year round program. However there are no specific time requirements. Parents may sign up for one month at a time or for longer if chosen. The Mini-Kickers program is totally flexible. Kids can come and go on a month-by-month basis. As with all technical skills, the more consistent a kid’s participation, the greater the results will be now and in the future.

Can kids try a class and see if we like it before signing up?
Absolutely! Please, if there is some uneasiness about whether or not a child would enjoy and benefit from Mini-Kickers classes, invite them to a trial. If for any reason the child does not like it, they pay a minimal one time participation fee.

Do you provide progress reports?
Yes!! Coaches place progress reports in the child’s cubby on a regular basis. This allows parents the opportunity to ask their kids about Mini-Kickers and what it does for kids.

Why should I partner with Mini-Kickers in addition to the other programs offered?
We believe that there should be many programs offered as it gives parents choice and increases the likelihood of parent satisfaction. However, if you are trying to decide between Mini-Kickers and another program we believe that the reasons listed below are good ones for why you should choose Mini-Kickers.

Do you offer summer soccer camps or other types of summer soccer programs?
Yes. We offer our Mini-Kickers classes year round. We also offer summer camps that are tailored to fit the needs of our partner schools.

Do the kids ever play real soccer games?
Children enrolled in Mini-Kickers classes do not play in regular soccer games. However, Mini-Kickers goal is to provide league play for all children ages 3 to 6. Teams will be formed from a nucleus of children who are enrolled at the same school or are close by one another. Our objective is to form neighborhood teams that will play together in Mini-Kickers leagues in a fun non result based environment that focuses on the fun of the game itself not the score.

For more information
Contact our ASG Juniors Director
Dave Kunitz
214.755.2426
asgfcacademy@yahoo.com