Overview

Give your child the best possible start in soccer! At First Touch, we inspire a lifelong love for the game in a safe, fun, and supportive environment designed specifically for 3–6 year olds.

Our mission is simple: to help kids fall in love with soccer.

• Focus: Confidence, coordination, teamwork, and joy through the game
• Approach: Developmentally appropriate, playful learning that supports both players and families

We believe the first soccer experience should be filled with smiles, growth, and excitement.

Every session balances fun with skill‑building. Kids will develop:

• Dribbling, ball control, passing, and shooting
• Playing in small games (3v3, 4v4) to learn teamwork and spacing

Physical Development

• Balance, agility, and coordination
• Confidence in movement with and without the ball

Social & Life Skills

• Listening and following directions
• Teamwork, sharing, and supporting others
• Building independence and problem‑solving skills

Additional Information

First Touch runs year‑round, with options designed for busy families. Seasons:

• Fall: September – November
• Winter: January – February
• Spring: March – June
• Summer: June – July

Session Format (1 hour)

• Group Warm‑Up (20–30 min) : Movement, coordination, and fun ball activities with all players together
• Skill Development (20 min) : Dribbling, attacking/defending, small‑group activities (1v1, 2v2)
• Small‑Sided Games (10–20 min) : 3v3 and 4v4 scrimmages to practice teamwork and decision‑making

Program Options:

• One‑Day Options (choose one) :
  • Monday session: 5:00–6:00 PM
  • Wednesday session: 5:00–6:00 PM
  • Saturday morning session: 9:30–10:30 AM
• Two‑Day Options (choose two) :
  • Monday session: 5:00–6:00 PM
  • Wednesday session: 5:00–6:00 PM
  • Saturday morning session: 9:30–10:30 AM
• One‑Day Options for U6 (choose one) :
  • Monday session: 5:00–6:00 PM
  • Wednesday session: 5:00–6:00 PM
• Two‑Day Option for U6 :
  • Monday & Wednesday session: 5:00–6:00 PM

Saturday Game Days (all U6 players) :

• Warm‑Up (5–10 min) : Fun, active start
• 3v3 and 4v4 Scrimmages (4 quarters) : Creative, supportive, small‑sided games

Locations:

• Weekdays at Bready Park Turf
• Saturday sessions/games at Hutchison Park

Pricing (One‑Day Program):

• Early Bird (before Jan 31): $150
• Regular (Feb 1 - Feb 28): $175
• Late (after Feb 28): $200

Pricing (Two‑Day Program):

• Early Bird (before Jan 31): $225
• Regular (Feb 1 - Feb 28): $275
• Late (after Feb 28): $300

Required items to be purchased separately:

• Herndon Recreation Jersey (purchased online)
• Optional: Soccer Cleats

Dates for a past Spring season:

• Mar 20th (or sooner): Coaches contact players
• Mar 23: Practices begin
• Apr 11–Jun 5: Saturday games; no games May 23rd