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