Friday Night Small-Sided Game Program
Fall 2024
The focus for our youngest players will be on building confidence on the ball through fun games to encourage balance, coordination, agility, vision, individual ball handling skills, 1V1 to 3V3 defending/attacking, and of course, having LOTS of fun.
Your player will be part of our Friday Small-sided Game Night Program. Players will be demonstrating what they have learned during the week, showing us their creativity, enthusiasm and enjoying our cheering at the games.
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PRACTICE: All practices will be held at the YCSC Arena (behind the Carlton Market). LevelS I, II & III start Sept 3rd, Levels IV and V Sept 4th for group. Meanwhile, all registered players are encouraged to attend our free winter programming and earn their free Champions Club jersey & jacket!
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Note: No cleats at the arena, running or court shoes and shin guards please. Bring a water bottle (name on bottle please). If you provide a snack for your player, please do not bring it into the Arena. Low glycemic, healthy snacks are great before or after their training session.
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Please walk your young players to and from the arena gate, No children should be alone in the parking area.
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Park perpendicular to the concrete barriers/cones. DO NOT park near or block access to garbage/recycle containers and always provide clear access for winery trucks /trailers through the property.
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A waiver is now required for everyone who enters the arena play area. Please register All children and adults for free Drop-in​
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PLEASE STAY UP TO DATE BY SUBSCRIBING TO THE YCSC ARENA CALENDAR
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LEVEL I (Pre-K, parent "Buddy" welcome on the court) two time options for AM & PM PreK. Players are encouraged to attend both if possible. Mondays 2:30-3:00 & Tuesdays 11:15-11:45
LEVEL II (Kindergarten & Experienced PreK ready for 1V1 competition) Mondays/Wednesdays 3:00-3:30 pm.
LEVEL III 1st Grade & Advanced K & new 2nd, Mondays and Wednesdays 3:30-4:15 pm. This session will focus on 2v2 & building to 3v3, seeing teammates & learning to attack space with/without the ball.
LEVEL IV all older and advanced SS players (able to play 3v3 & 4v4, using teammates to build an attack, transition from offense to defense) Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30-4:30 pm
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LEVEL V All advanced players w/ Vision Training & skills conducive to 7v7 team play. Boys and Girls Teams entered in Mac Parks and Rec League in addition to Small-sided games Program. Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30-4:30 pm w/ Level IV, and Tuesdays and/or Thursdays 4:30-5:15 pm for Team specific training.
Note: It is best to start your player at the level they will be most confident and comfortable. It is much easier to move a player up than down. If you have a question about what level is best for your player please call Coach Karen.
GAMES: Friday nights September 20 - October 25th at the YCSC Turf field (cleats suggested & shin-guards required). New teams will be formed for each week immediately following check-in. More game info to follow.
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Champions Club/Shape Game (extra time & make-up) Wednesdays 1:45-2:45 pm
PARENTS: Our young players should have a parent at/near the pitch during every practice and at games. We want our young players to feel comfortable and confident and have a parent to attend to them for any personal needs. At games, parents should cheer, but please refrain from directing your player. Soccer is a sport that requires the development of vision, decision-making, and creativity. If you tell your player what to do, you are ultimately limiting their growth potential. If your player is missing an aspect of the game and you want to help, try gently asking them questions that can lead to self-discovery.
Please contact me with any concerns or suggestions at any time during the season! We want this to be the best experience possible for every player. Thank you for signing up for the YCSC 2024 Fall Program, it's going to be a fantastic season!
Welcome, Coach Karen
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We believe every child should have the opportunity to play soccer and be an important part of their community. Our goal is to bring the highest level of locally accessible training possible, while encouraging mentorship and a true community spirit in all our players. We provide our facility at no cost to families and we encourage mixed age/skill play to develop creative engaged players.
OUR VISION
We train to be great.
We help others in our community.
We have FUN!
WHAT WE DO
The YC Soccer Club is an all volunteer program. We encourage parents and players to get involved, "Building Community through the Love of the Game" of soccer. We offer free training to all our volunteer coaches/parents. All players of the YCSC are encouraged to give back to their community through mentorship and the many volunteer opportunities we make available throughout the year.
OUR COMMUNITY
Oregon's 1st certified club with Vision Training Soccer
Vision Training Soccer Club
From PreK on up we are using Vision Training Soccer methodology to enable our players to "see" the field, make their own intelligent decisions, learn to play in the "flow" and to empower them to be highly creative player. Thank you Coach TJ Kostecky for your investment in our community and the future of our players! Pre-order his book on Amazon!
FIND YOUR PATH TO
FUN & SUCCESS
Our most successful players start in our fun and engaging, instructional Small-side Games Program, focusing on individual ball-handling skills. From there they can progress through recreational or competitive soccer Leagues, or just play in multiple free sessions weekly of mixed age/skill groups. We also have High School and Advanced Academy programs for our older players. We offer numerous FREE programs including: Free Toddler Fun Time for our littlest community members and their parents, Emerging Programs and Champions Club, and Arena Drop-ins for our middle school age players on up. We are fully inclusive and provide opportunities for all ages, genders and skill levels to play in a fun community atmosphere. Our members enjoy an AWESOME free Camps and tournaments, plus multiple opportunities to train with visiting coaches from around the world. Join us and find YOUR path!
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ABOUT US
ARENA & Youth Turf Address:
Gate at Pine St. & Monroe St
101 W Monroe St.
Carlton, OR 97111
9V9 & 11V11 FIELD:
YC Elementary School, Carlton OR
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The non-profit YC Soccer Club is a sponsored project of Yamhill Carlton Together Cares (YCTC).
YCSC Program Director
Karen Wright
PO Box 190
Carlton, OR 97111
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503-519-2591