ROCKBRIDGE UNITED – WINTER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Rockbridge United is pleased to announce our 2025 winter development program. Our coaches will provide your child with highly creative, high energy and age-appropriate activities that help children master developmental milestones, appropriate for their age.
Our programs are designed to create an atmosphere that is fun and effective, and focuses on helping children build strong physical, social, cognitive, and emotional skills. These programs are open to ALL.
MINI KICKERS (U6/U5 birth years 2019-2020)
Lexington Baptist Church – 5:15-6:15, Tuesdays, January 7 – February 25.
Mini Kickers is Rockbridge United’s introductory program for young children. We introduce soccer to our youngest players in a FUN environment. The emphasis is on players developing control and comfort with the ball; “one player-one ball”.
Players will work on:
- Dribbling with the ball & changing directions
- Ball skills (Coerver skills – toe taps, roll overs, ring the bell…)
- Stopping and controlling the ball
Players will play fun interactive games while working on becoming better little soccer players!
The Mini Kickers program also introduces players to basic agility like jumping, running sideways, backwards, and balance on one foot. Most of all players have fun in this stress-free sports environment.
Players meet twice a week – one practice during the week and a game on the weekends
LITTLE KICKERS (U8/U7 birth years 2017-2018)
Lexington Baptist Church – 4:00-5:00, Tuesdays, January 7 – February 25.
Little Kickers is Rockbridge United’s second step in young player development. Players continue to develop and master the skills achieved in Mini-Kicks. Emphasis is still on players developing comfort with the ball.
Our Little Kickers program focuses on the introduction and development of soccer skills, agility, and knowledge of the game. This is done in a safe and FUN environment for new players or returning players building their skills.
Players will work on:
- Dribbling with the ball & changing directions
- Ball skills (Coerver skills – toe taps, roll overs, ring the bell…)
- Stopping and controlling the ball
- Individual moves – 1v1 play
- Kicking the ball – passing and shooting
Little Kickers will dribble and kick their way through a fun program designed to teach players all the fundamental tools they need to one day be a star player.
Players meet twice a week – one practice during the week and a game on the weekends
KICKERS (U11-U9 birth years 2014-2016)
Lexington Baptist Church – 6:30-7:45, Tuesdays, January 7 – February 25.
Kickers is Rockbridge United’s third step in young player development. Players continue to develop and master skills achieved in our previous program but also start the process of “learning the game”.
Our Kickers program introduces players to team play, incorporating small sided 2v2 games into the learning process. Players learn spacing, combination play (give and go’s) and supporting play.
Players will work on:
- Dribbling with the ball, changing directions, shielding, turns
- Ball skills (Coerver skills – pull backs, v-cuts, stepovers…)
- Receiving the ball
- Individual moves – 1v1 play
- Team concepts – 2v1, 2v2 play
Kickers will learn how to “share” the ball and play with their teammates. Fun, intuitive games will create an exciting learning atmosphere.
Players meet twice a week – one practice during the week and a game on the weekends
U13/U12 Indoor (birth years 2012-2013)
Lexington Baptist Church – Mondays or Tuesdays Jan 6/7-Feb 24/25.
Winter Indoor training and games for new and current RUSC players born 2012-2013.
Players will work on:
- Dribbling with the ball, changing directions, shielding, turns
- Ball skills (Coerver skills – pull backs, v-cuts, stepovers…)
- Receiving the ball
- Individual moves – 1v1 play
- Team concepts – 2v1, 2v2, up to 5v5 play
Players meet twice a week – one practice during the week and a game on the weekends
2024 Rockbridge United Summer Day Camp – July 15-19
RUSC Summer Day Camp is a great summer program offered to all rising U7 through U15 players (born 2010-2018). The Day Camp will run Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 12:00 noon. Players will be grouped by age and ability. We will focus on fun skill-building games, big group activities, and small-sided scrimmages. This camp is perfect for the novice and recreational player seeking summer soccer activities!
Dates: July 15-19, 2024
Times: 9:00 am -12:00 noon
Location: Jordan’s Point
Registration Fee: $135
Includes: Day Camp t-shirt, soccer ball, professional instruction. Players will remain active throughout the week!
We will provide appropriate water breaks throughout the day and a longer snack break at 10:30 am daily. Players will bring snacks and food from home. Camp highlights include: Wacky Hat Day and Jersey Day, along with daily soccer trivia and prizes!
This camp is a great way to build confidence and increase soccer ability in an enjoyable, relaxed, comfortable environment. RUSC Summer Day Camp is lots of fun and is recommended for Challenge and Recreational players, beginners and players new to the game. All are welcome!
For further information please contact Shular Smith, Camp Director at: [email protected]
Registration is Open CLOSED for U6-U8 Fall League and U5 Academy
Rockbridge United U5 Academy. This 8 week soccer clinic will start on August 20th with players practicing from 5-6pm at Lexington Baptist Church on Tuesdays. All skill levels welcome!
Rockbridge United U6-U8 League. This 8 week soccer season will start on August 20th with teams practicing from 5-6pm at Lexington Baptist Church on Tuesdays and Thursdays. There will be 6 games on Saturdays starting on September 7th. All skill levels welcome!
Register in your Account Home, or Create an Account now!
To Register: Create a family account if you do not have one. Create your player(s). Check the available programs next to your player’s name in your account.
