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DRILLS TO SKILLS
Soccer Classes for Kids Ages 5 - 7
Drills to Skills builds the foundation of a well-rounded child by combining Body Mastery, Soccer Development, and Life Skills in every session. Designed for beginner-level players ages 5–7, this program introduces greater structure, technical detail, and challenge while ensuring children learn in a fun, age-appropriate environment.
Brain. Body. Life. Soccer
Players develop coordination, balance, and athletic movement through Body Mastery, build confidence and character through Life Skills, and learn fundamental soccer techniques such as dribbling, passing, receiving, shooting, and 1v1 play. As children grow, coaches encourage greater independence, focus, and decision-making both on and off the field.
TURNING IT UP
At ages 5–7, children are capable of handling more information, solving more complex problems, and refining their movements with greater precision. Drills to Skills takes advantage of this developmental stage by increasing the technical and cognitive demands placed on players. Exercises become more structured, coaches provide more detailed instruction, and players are challenged to execute skills with greater control, consistency, and confi dence. The goal is not simply to teach soccer skills, but to develop athletic, confident, and resilient children who are prepared for future challenges both in sport and in life.
Where DRILLS TO SKILLS fits in the Kids United journey
Drills to Skills is the fourth program, following Drills to Skills Junior (ages 3.5 - 5) and leading into Drills to Skills Pro (ages 7 - 9), the most advanced level in the curriculum. Each program runs 52 weeks. By this stage, children have typically been with KidsUnited for several years and are developing into genuinely skilled, confident young athletes.
FAQ
Each class is 45 minutes long.