U5 & U6 Coaches Information

US Youth Soccer U6-U8 Practice Activities

Link to printable version of the form: U6-U8 Practice Activities

- Provides a list of varying characteristics of Under-6 and Under-8 players in regards to sports.

- How to play Small-Sided Games with "large" rosters.

- Activities focus on individual soccer skills that build on one another.

TOPSC U5 & U6 Coaches Manual

Link to printable version of the form:  U5-U6 Coaches Manual

- Provides basic rules of the game

- Coaching Tips

- Age appropriate skills objectives

- Suggestions for warm ups & activities

First Time Coaching?

Link to some helpful tips to start your season right:  New Coach Handout

Welcome Letter for Parents

Link to printable version of the form: Start of Season Letter

- Customizable form letter with helpful information that our Coaches can send to parents at the beginning of the season.

Basic Rules of the Game

• • Players:  4v4 (5v5 at coach's discretion - preferred for U6 only)  No goal keepers.

  • Recommended Roster Size: 7-10

  • Ball Size:  3

  • Goal Size:  4'H x 4'W

  • Field Markings: USYS Age Group Addendum (touch, goal, center and circle only)

  • Out of Bounds: Throw Ins, Corner Kicks, Goal Kicks

  • Duration:  4 quarters and a brief half-time.  The coaches will determine how long each game's quarters will be based off of current field and weather conditions.  Usually, quarters will be between 8 - 10 minutes long.

  • All kicks are direct kicks.

  • No penalty kicks.

  • No offsides at this level.

  • Rule details can be found here