The Program
The OP Juniors program is designed to give your child the opportunity to build a solid foundation in technical development in the pre-travel soccer years. We are committed to providing a challenging yet rewarding experience for youth soccer players. The OP Juniors program serves as an advanced program for pre-select aged soccer players. It is designed to be a complement to recreational soccer, not a replacement.
What to look for in a program
When searching for a developmental program for your player, one of the most critical components is finding an organization with a sound philosophy for developing technical and tactical skills that are age appropriate. It is also important to find a coaching staff that has the knowledge and expertise to work with the younger player. An appropriate training program that places your player in a training environment that ensures proper fundamental development is also important.
Style of Play
Our style of play is based on possession soccer regardless of the position of the ball within the field. This requires a high level of technical skill from every player. We challenge ALL our players to not just kick the ball, but to receive it and keep it away from the other team until an opportunity to score is realized. The reason we teach possession soccer is because it is the basis for building technical skills, which in the long run is the basis of creating good soccer players.
Who is this for?
This is recommended for all girls and boys, ages 5-8, who have the desire to play soccer and learn from experienced professional coaches. This is a supplement to rec soccer.
More Facts
Training: 1 training per week
Games: small sided activities will be held on Friday evenings
Where: All activities are held at Avery Park in Dublin
T-Shirt: Each player will receive an OP Juniors Training shirt
