We have appreciated and loved how well trained the coaches are, and the emphasis on social/emotional development. The sessions are always engaging and developmentally appropriate. It's been a wonderful, positive environment for our kids. Coach Matthew is such a gem. Enthusiastic, caring, and observant. He does a wonderful job of teaching to each child's strengths while providing support to meet their individual needs.
We love Soccer Shots! Especially:
1. Positive lessons about character - Saying thank you, taking turns, etc.
2. Focus on fun, learning, and enjoying the game - not overly intense. Expectations are appropriate for young kids (my daughter is 3.5)
3. Coach Matthew is wonderful! He meets children where they are. My daughter is cautious and takes awhile to warm up to new people/situations. Coach Matthew encourages her in a gentle, positive, and warm manner that helps to draw her out and build her confidence. My daughter says "I like Coach Matthew because he is the silliest coach in the whole world!"
The coaches are great, and the sessions are very engaging. They meet the kids where they are both physically and socially-emotionally. My son loves it and always misses it when the program is on break.
We love Coach Matthew! He sets the gold standard for early childhood soccer coaching - I’m so impressed with his skills. I think it is thanks to him that both my kids enjoy soccer so much.
Great program! It’s more about teaching them life skills and how to be a good person through soccer, than a competitive program which is perfect for my kids who both started the program at age 2. The coaches are kind, invested, and great teachers.
Coach Matthew is one of the most caring, motivating, funny, and skilled people we have met! We love the soccer shots program and the many coaches we have had-Laurel and Jellybean also are wonderful!!
The program was fantastic. Coach Jacqui commanded the attention of these toddlers keeping them entertained, engaged and having fun while also teaching actual soccer skills. We were so impressed.