Mini KICK

Overview

A New York Red Bulls Mini KICK Soccer Camp is targeted to players ages 5 - 6 years. Research shows that a player who is just starting out needs to immediately experience the fun aspect of the game. Therefore, the Mini KICK Soccer Camp focuses on teaching soccer fundamentals in a fun based play environment.

 

 

Below is more information regarding the structure of the Mini KICK Soccer Camp. At the bottom of the page there is a link which provides access to a list of Mini KICK Camps.

Sample Mini KICK Activity
 

• Short attention span
• Learn through fun and games
• Easily fatigued, quick recovery, play at two speeds - on or off
• Lack balance and coordination

• Tag-based activities to promote changes in speed and direction
• Movement-based activities to promote the development of motor skills
• Small-sided games to promote healthy competition

• Ball-related activities to promote physical literacy and technique familiarity
• Imaginative, cartoon based games to promote fun and maintain player focus  

• 5 day camp, each session lasts for 90 minutes
• Individual sessions consist of many short, fun activities
• Lots of short breaks
• A non-directive, fun-based coaching style is adopted