Under 8 Soccer Program
The Montclair Soccer Club’s U8 Program is a developmental soccer program where kids learn to play soccer by playing on a smaller field with fewer players than in full-size regulation play. The emphasis of the program is on FUN, and learning the basic skills (dribbling, passing, shooting). To promote the joy of the sport without worry of winning or losing, no scores or team standings are kept.
Announcements
For Fall 2009, U8 games are played at Shepherd Canyon.
Fall 2009 Announcement about NEW PARENTS NIGHTS have not yet been posted, please check back frequently.
New Parents Nights provide orientation for parents to learn about MSC and the U6 & U8 soccer programs, participate in a Positive Coaching (PCA) workshop, and meet other parents. Attendance at a New Parents Night is required by one parent from every family of new players.You need only attend one New Parents Night (not both).
New? If your child is a new U6 or new U8 player and you have not yet attended a New Parents Night in the past, you are required to attend one of the New Parents Nights.
Returning? If you are a returning parent (regardless of age division) and have not yet attended a PCA workshop, you must attend for your child to be eligible for our soccer program. If you attended a PCA Workshop in the past, you are not required to attend again.
Coaches - if you attended Coaches Day (and nearly all of you did) you are not required (but certainly welcome)to attend New Parents Night.
References
The documents listed below are dedicated to various aspects of U8 soccer:
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U8 Parents Guide
This guide tells you everything you need to know about the U8 program including volunteer requirements for your team, where to buy soccer shoes, game etiquette, and helping prepare your child to play soccer. It is a must read.