brain. body. life. soccer.
find your club
DRILLS TO SKILLS JR.
Soccer Classes for Kids Ages 3.5 - 5
Drills to Skills Junior is a milestone moment in your child's KidsUnited journey - it's the first program where they step onto the field completely on their own. Designed for children ages 3.5 to 5, this indoor program balances body mastery, soccer coordination, and life skills in equal measure, building the whole child through structured, coach-led classes of no more than 12 kids.
Brain. Body. Life. Soccer
Every class develops four areas simultaneously. Physically, children continue building motor skills, balance, coordination, reaction speed, and spatial awareness - now with more complexity and intensity than earlier programs. On the soccer side, they develop dribbling, passing, receiving, shooting, ball mastery, throwing, catching, and their first experience of 1v1 situations. All drills are performed using both the right and left sides of the body, laying the groundwork for balanced athletic development. And with life skills now a formal focus, children work on discipline, focus, teamwork, stress resistance, leadership, responsibility, and perseverance - every session.
INDEPENDENCE
This is the first KidsUnited program where parents are not on the field. Your child joins the class on their own, follows the coach's instructions, and participates as part of the group. For many families this is a big moment - and children who have come through KUB and Little Champs are well prepared for it. If your child is joining Kids United for the first time at this level, our coaches are experienced at welcoming new students and helping them settle in quickly.
Where DRILLS TO SKILLS JR fits in the Kids United journey
Drills to Skills Junior is the third of eight programs, following Little Champs (ages 2.5 - 3.5) and leading into Drills to Skills (ages 5 - 7). Each program runs 52 weeks. The skills and habits built at this level — particularly the ability to focus independently, work with teammates, and handle challenges - become the foundation everything else is built on.
FAQ
Each class is 45 minutes long.