U6 and U7 Microsoccer Program
Mercer Island FC Microsoccer is designed for our youngest soccer players. This is a perfect opportunity to come out and start building on the basics of soccer while playing with friends and having fun!
Microsoccer is run by our MIFC Trainers & Coaches. Wednesday sessions are drop-in. Saturday sessions have a segment of training and skill learning followed by scrimmages. Scrimmages are coached by volunteer parents.
When is Registration?
Registration for the Spring Session is open: Mercer Island FC > Registration > Register Now (mifc.org)
Spring Micro season consists of 6 sessions beginning April 30, 2023.
April 30
May 7, 14, 21
June 4,11
Session Time:
Boys 12:30 - 1:45
Girls 2:00 - 3:15
Location: South Mercer Playfields (new turf)
Cost - $150
Age
Microsoccer is for our youngest players. This program is available for kids born in 2017 (U7) & 2018 (U6). These kids typically fall into Pre-K through first grade and are grouped by birth year.
Our 2023 Fall Microsoccer starts on early September and goes through end October.
All sessions will be held at Homestead Fields. The schedule will be released in August.
Coaching Style
MIFC worked with an A licensed soccer coach (the highest national coaching rating) to design the Microsoccer program. Constant motion and individual player ball time is important. We teach age appropriate skills and activities. The approach we will be taking each week is to focus on coordination during warm ups and then progressing week to week through skill development including dribbling, ball control, individual/small group understanding, passing, turning and finally shooting.
Uniforms
As part of their registration, Microsoccer players receive a jersey.
Parents are responsible for ensuring their players wear/bring the following to every session:
- Size #3 soccer ball with their name on it
- Water bottle
- Shoes - cleats are not required, but are recommended as the sessions are on grass. Cleats will give better traction, especially on wet grass. Tennis or athletic shoes are acceptable