FINAL DAY OF SOCCER TOMORROW!!

Hey folks,

As I mentioned in an email last week, last Saturday was supposed to be our final session of U5, but I was hoping to add a BONUS session tomorrow since we missed some time due to rain this season.

We will go ahead with it tomorrow at Amerige 9am-10:15, but it is completely OPTIONAL! I will leave it to you as parents (and coaches) to decide whether you and your little one want to bundle up and join us for one last session this season!

Fortunately there is no rain or snow in the forecast, but it will be chilly, temperature in the 30s, similar to today!  I strongly suggest HATS, MITTENS AND JACKETS under jerseys, etc!!!!Along with warm fuzzy blankets for you parents to bundle up in while you cheer on the kids! If needed we could always shorten things and end early. We might also need to combine teams or run things a little differently than normal, depending on how many players and coaches we have. No matter what we'll have some fun and make the best if it.

For those of you that I don't see tomorrow, I want to say thank you for a great season and thank you for supporting MYSA!
I look forward to seeing you again in the spring!!

Thanks,
Brooke Little
U5 - Pre K Director
Malden Youth Soccer Association
Proudsoccermomcoach@gmail.com
781-420-5076

U5 Cancelled 10/12

Given the weather forecast I have decided to cancel the 10/12 session. With the rain tonight, the city will likely close all of the fields anyways. Additionally, our littlest players do not do very well on the cold wet fields. Please stay warm and dry and have a great weekend! See you all next weekend!

Brooke Little
U5 Director
Malden Youth Soccer Association
Proudsoccermomcoach@gmail.com

U5 Photos on Facebook

Our season is well underway and everyone is having a great time!!!

Check out some photos from our sessions on the Malden Youth Soccer Facebook page!

https://m.facebook.com/MaldenYouthSoccer/

Season starts TODAY!!

You should have received emails with team assignments. If for some reason you did not, please email me. I will also be at the field tomorrow to direct any players to the right location. 

Please report to your practice field location to start the session tomorrow 9/14 at 9am at Amerige Field. You will meet your coaches and get your uniforms.

If for any reason there’s is a cancellation in the future, you would hear it from myself directly through email and on this blog.

Also, please note parking restrictions are strictly enforced at Amerige Park. Parking is allowed on the Fellsway side of the park only. Parking onHighland Ave and  Savin St is allowed only on the side opposite the park. Please respect the restrictions and the residents.  The same holds true for leaving the field as we find it.

Our main goal is to provide every child with a fun and friendly opportunitiy to learn to play soccer. Our league is run entirely by Volunteers, from our Board straight through to our coaches. It is because of the volunteers that we are able to provide these opportunities to our players. There is always room for more volunteers so if you are interested, please contact me or reach out to your coaches directly. 

Below you will find the Practice Field locations. Please report to this field at the start of every session.

Thanks,
Brooke Little
U5 Director
Malden Youth Soccer Association
Proudsoccermomcoach@gmail.com
781-420-5076

U5 Practice Field Assignments

Field 1 is the Field on the Fellsway side of the park.
Field 2 is on the Highland Ave side of the park.

Each field will be broken into thirds (a,b,and c)
-a will be the section closest to the basketball court/playground/hill
-b will be the middle section of each field
-c will be the end of each field closest to Savin St



2A
Red Foxes


2B
Blue Jays


2C
Purple Heroes


1A
Orange Tigers


1B
Yellow Canaries


1C
Black Cats








Skills Focus

Weeks 1-3 Ball Control and Dribbling
-Get as many touches on the ball as possible
-keep the ball close to your feet
-changing direction
-protecting/ shielding the ball

Weeks 3-6 Passing and Trapping
Work on strength and directionality
-close vs far passing
-pointing hips at the target
- using instep and/or laces

Weeks 7-8 Offense/Defense









Game Schedule
Home team is the team with the *.. Visiting team starts with the ball at kick off.
Coaches are encouraged to work together to decide how many players per side based on their #s but games of more than 7 a side are not recommended.


Week 1
* Red vs Blue on 2a
*Black vs Purple on 1c
*Orange vs Yellow on 1a

Week 2
*Blue vs Black on 2b
*Purple vs Orange on 2c
*Yellow vs Red on 1b

Week 3
*Orange vs Blue on 1a
*Black vs Yellow on 1c
*Red vs Purple on 2a

Week 4
*Purple vs Black on 2c
*Yellow vs Blue on 1b
*Red vs Orange on 2a

Week 5
*Blue vs Purple on 2b
*Orange vs Black on 1a
*Yellow vs Red on 1c

Week 6
*Blue vs Red on 2B
*Purple vs Orange on 2c
*Black vs Yellow on 1c

Week 7
*Red vs Purple on 2a
*Yellow vs Orange on 1b
*Black vs Blue On 1c

Week 8
*Purple vs Yellow  on 2c
*Blue vs Orange on 2b
*Black vs Red  on 1c

WEATHER CANCELLATION

Greetings U5 Parents and players,

DUE TO THE RAIN/BAD WEATHER FORECAST FOR TOMORROW 9/7, WE WILL CANCEL THE FIRST SESSION FOR PLAYERS, WHICH WAS INITIALLY GOING TO BE HELD DURING OUR COACHES TRAINING. THE TRAINING WILL BE HELD, BUT ONLY COACHES WILL ATTEND. PLAYERS WILL OFFICIALLY START THE U5 SEASON NEXT SATURDAY 9/14 AT AMERIGE FIELD 9AM - 10:15AM. See below for important season information!

Fall soccer is starting!! Let me start by introducing myself. My name is Brooke Little and I'm the U5 League Director. I've been coaching with Malden Youth Soccer for about 7 years, from U5 intown all the way up to U12 travel and I hold coaching licenses for each age group. My son currently plays in U12 and my daughter plays in U5. I am looking forward to helping create a great foundation and love of soccer for so many boys and girls! Additionally I hope to create a love of coaching for our volunteers!

Starting on 9/14 our practice and games will be held every Saturday from 9am to 10:30am at Amerige Field, with our final session on 11/2. Players will be assigned to teams prior to the 9/14 session and we will distribute uniforms to all players that day. Each session will start with 45 minutes of practice drills to learn the basics. For the last 30 minutes, we put all those skills to use in a friendly game with another U5 team. A match where everyone is excited, smiling, and motivated is my definition of a win.

Please bring/wear:

- Shin guards

- Sneakers with decent soles for good grip on dewy mornings (Cleats are optional)

- Comfortable clothing (Your child will receive a full uniform, but can wear layers underneath for cold mornings)

- A size 3 soccer ball with their name written on it

- A bottle of water for your all-star

- A snack if needed

Our philosophy for this age group is to provide every child with a fun and friendly opportunity to learn to play soccer. At this age it is mostly about introducing basic soccer rules and basic skills like dribbling/passing/shooting, familiarizing young players with the idea of group sports, including everyone, and most of all having fun! U5 is the start of soccer for many children and we aim to create a great foundation and spark a love of soccer in our players.

We are still in need of parent volunteers to help the Coaches!! There is no experience necessary, it is literally to help the head coach organize the kids and keep all engaged. The more volunteers we have, the smoother things run! Since you will be at the field anyway, it is a great way to get involved and help the kids! Please let me know, if you are willing to volunteer.

Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns. I can be reached anytime via email, call, or text. Looking forward to a great season! Also check out the U5 blog! Here you'll find up to date information for U5, schedule, and league happenings.  https://u5maldenyouthsoccer.blogspot.com

 

Brooke Little

U5 Director

Malden Youth Soccer

Proudsoccermomcoach@gmail.com 

781-420-5076