Lake Orion - Soccer - League

Eagle Creek Academy

2019 Summer

Program Director:	Chris Novak
Start Date:	7/18/2019
End Date:	8/15/2019
Weeks Of Play:	5
Days:	Thu
Practices:	On game day - held prior to game
Start Time:	Ages 3 - 4 Will start at a time between 6:00 PM and 7:30 PM Ages 5 - 7 Will start at a time between 6:00 PM and 7:30 PM Ages 8 - 10 Will start at a time between 6:00 PM and 7:30 PM
Who Plays:	Boys & Girls (Ages 3 - 10)
	Age As Of 8/15/2019
Where:	Eagle Creek Academy 3739 Kern Road Oakland Charter Township MI 48363

Program Fee:

If you pay by 6/7/2019:	$135.00
If you pay after 6/7/2019:	$140.00

A Multi Child Discount of $10.00 is automatically applied for additional children after initial registration in the same season (clinics excluded).

Final Registration Deadline: 6/7/2019
After this date, any remaining spots will be filled on a first come, first served basis.

Important Program Details

Welcome to the 2019 Summer Season of i9 Sports Soccer! Games will be played at Eagle Creek Academy in Lake Orion.

You will find that i9 Sports is an exciting alternative to other leagues, because we offer the features you value most:

***All Division have experienced, paid i9 instructors ready to assist, organize, and support our trained volunteers during practices and games.

- Unsurpassed organization and communication
- Emphasis on fun that places the kids' needs first
- Focus on basic skills, sportsmanship, team play and fairness
- Convenience (practices and games on the same day)
- Inclusiveness (balanced playing timefor every player, every game)
- Commitment to safety (mandatory certified background checkson all coaches)
- If there is enough girls that sign up, we will have an "All girls division" for the 3-4 yr old and 5-7 yr old groups. Otherwise all leagues will be co-ed.

League Format: Play is 5 on 5, with no intentional contact allowed. Teams are organized into divisions based on the age of the child. Teams will consist of 9-10 players each.

Practice: We encourage no more than one (1) practice per week, and for that practice to be held one hour prior to the game at the field, thus making it a once per week commitment for kids, parents, and coaches. Practice is usually held in an area near the playing field.

Equipment: The league provides each player with an official i9 Sports Soccer reversible jersey that your kids get to keep (the kids love the reversible jersey). Players may wear shorts or sweats of any type, as long as they do not have pockets or belt loops. Appropriate footwear includes football/soccer rubber cleats (no metal). Each player mustwear shin guards at all times during play.

Awards:  Each player will receive an i9 Sportsmanship Award during the season. These awards are given to a few players each week for demonstrating the "sportsmanship value" for that week (all players will receive one by the end of the season).  In addition to the Sportsmanship Award, all players will receive a super cool, end of the season "Personalized, Sport Specific i9 Medal."

i9 Sports Soccer Curriculum by Age:

Pee Wee (ages 3-4) - At this age, playing soccer on a team is a new skill and we strive to make the experience fun for all, building confidence along the way. Our goal is to help our youngest players begin to understand the most important and fundamental soccer concepts such as:
a)      Gaining confidence to kick the ball during practices and games
b)      Kicking the ball with proper footing
c)      Using your feet, not your hands, to control the ball
d)     Passing and receiving
e)      Aiming and shooting at the correct goal

Players participate in a 20-30 minute practice, followed by a 30-40 minute game with another team. During the game, kids take turns bringing the ball up the field, playing offense/defense, and serving as goalie. Rotating through these positions help children learn more about how the game of soccer is a team sport. Our paid i9 instructors are readily available to work with trained volunteer parents at any time to offer support, practice suggestions, and run drills if needed.

By the end of the season, pee wee players have improved foot-work and are much braver and more confident to kick the soccer ball. But most importantly, players in the Pee Wee Division learn the basics about the game of soccer and how fun it is to be part of a soccer team.

Youth (ages 5-7) - At this age level, kids begin to play in more depth and our coaches are able to focus on more sophisticated soccer skill development. Kids in this age group have a better grasp of the basics of soccer, so more time is spent to deepen knowledge and sharpen form. In this division, we focus on teaching the following:

a)      Kicking the ball with proper footing
b)      Passing and receiving the ball with good form
c)      The roles of offense and defense
d)     Performing throw-ins and sidekicks

Players participate in a 30-45 minute practice, followed by a 45-60 minute game with another team. During the game, kids take turns with their roles on the field while also serving as goalie. This division begins introducing the roles of offense and defense, as well. Our paid i9 instructors are readily available to work with trained volunteer parents at any time to offer support, practice suggestions, and run drills if needed.

By the end of the season, youth players have a better understanding of the game of soccer. Children in the Youth Division also develop a basic understanding of soccer positions, throw ins, sidekicks, rules, and the roles of offensive and defensive play.

Junior (ages 8-10) – Kids in this age group have a better grasp of the game of soccer, so more time is spent on proper terminology, sharpening form, and the strategies of offense and defense. Depending on the divisions, we have combined instructional practices or individual team practices where coaches work through basic to advanced drills. In this division, we focus on teaching the following:

a)      Dribbling and shooting skills
b)      Passing strategies
c)      Goal kicks, sidekicks, and throw-ins
d)     Understanding the responsibilities of the offensive and defensive sides of the field
e)      Goaltending

Players participate in a 30-45 minute practice, followed by a 45-60 minute game with another team. During the game, kids take turns playing different positions on offense, as well as defense, and serving as goalie. Our paid i9 instructors are readily available to work with trained volunteer parents at any time to offer support, practice suggestions, and run drills if needed.

By the end of the season, junior players show improved dribbling skills, passing strategies, and kicking techniques. Junior Division players also begin to understand the roles of offense and defense, and apply that knowledge to their game.

Coaching Information:
Coaching Information – At i9 Sports, we feel that having paid experienced instructors at every event is very important. This is unique to most other leagues. Our instructors come to every practice/game with a great deal of knowledge; not just about sports, but about kids. Many of our staff members teach elementary, middle, and/or high school in local school districts during the week and enjoy using their teaching experience on the weekends with i9 Sports. Other staff members have played sports at the college or professional levels and, still others, have worked with i9 Sports for so long that they know exactly the right strategy, drill, and/or technique to motivate any player.

Our AWESOME volunteer coaches are the “face of the teams!” They bring the teams together, help them practice, and are right there every step of the way during the season. Volunteer coaches are trained and background checked. They’re also provided with weekly, age-appropriate practice plans to make their coaching experience organized, fun, and stress-free! And, of course, volunteer coaches always have an experienced i9 Sports staff member nearby for support, if needed, during practices or game time.

Miscellaneous:

Games are played: Outdoors
Equipment Sold At Field: $12 Shin guards
Ball Sizes: ages 3-4 size 3
ages 5-7 size 4
ages 8-10 size 4
Restrooms: Available on premises
Seating: Please bring a chair as there are no bleachers/seating at this location
Blackout Dates: None

Have additional questions about this program?

Program Director:	Chris Novak
Phone:	248-632-6166
Email:	leagueoffice199@i9sports.com

Equipment

Equipment	Provided By	Sold at the Field
i9 Sports Jersey	Included In Your Fee	Provided By League
Black Shorts/Sweatpants	Provided by Parent	No
Sneakers or Rubber Soled Cleats	Provided by Parent	No
Shin Guards	Provided by Parent	Yes
Practice Ball	Provided for Your Use	No

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Why Do Parents Love i9 Sports?

"Very well run. I like the emphasis on playing and having fun than winning the game. Great introduction to sports for young kids."

Loredana G. (May 2016)

"Practice and games on same days for convenience. Parent involvement with snacks. Laid back sports environment. Encourage positive support to young athlete.a "

Ashley K P. (October 2018)

"It’s kid motivating "

David D. (October 2018)

"Very flexible and accommodating schedule and staff. I was able to switch my son from baseball to soccer after registration. No hassles."

Wendy R. (May 2016)

"I think it is a great opportunity to have for boys and girls to learn skills and enjoy playing games as well. I like that we have the practice and game on the same day which is convenient for busy families. Great that it has a bit of competition yet not overwhelming for young players. I have two
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