Soccer is for people of all ages – even the little ones! The 5U program was
created especially for four-year-olds and for parents who want to be involved in their child’s first soccer experience. This program is designed to be welcoming, simple, and fun—for kids and parents.

For the first two weeks of the season, sessions are led by trained First Touch Coaches, who model exactly how practices and scrimmages work. During this time, parents are encouraged to observe, participate, and get comfortable. After those first two weeks, the program transitions to parent volunteers, with each volunteer guiding a small team of six players.

No soccer or coaching experience is needed. Parent volunteers receive coach training through AYSO, which provides age-appropriate instruction, simple practice ideas, and clear expectations. You do not need to know the rules or design drills—the training and program structure are designed to help you succeed and feel confident.

Parent volunteers help organize players, set up the field, keep time, and gently guide scrimmages. While children are playing, volunteers interfere as little as possible, stepping in only when needed—for safety, substitutions, confusion, or the occasional moment of distraction that naturally comes with this age.

The 5U program is non-competitive. Goals are not tracked, and every player is successful simply by participating. The emphasis is on fun, exploration, and building confidence with the ball. Children wear jerseys or pinnies, cleats, and shin guards, and they leave the field feeling proud and excited to play again. The post-game tunnel will be the highlight of the day!

Volunteering in the 5U program is a supported experience—not a solo responsibility. With AYSO training, First Touch guidance, and help from other parents, you’ll have everything you need. Your encouragement and involvement make a meaningful difference in your child’s first soccer experience.

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