AFC Pugwash is excited to share the details of our 2023 summer programs. Our season will begin on Tuesday, May 23rd, and run for 15 weeks, ending on Sunday, September 3rd.
Program Highlights
- 30 sessions over 15 weeks
- Jersey to keep
- Experienced & engaged coaches
- Well-planned training sessions
- Focus on individual skill development
- All sessions held in Pugwash
Soccer Tots – $75
- Birth Years 2019 & 2020
- Sunday 10am-11am
Our Soccer Tots program is for 3 & 4-year old players, and is a great introduction to the beautiful game. Players and parents (or siblings/grandparents/etc.) train together, and play fun games with and without a soccer ball to encourage the development of physical literacy under the guidance of our coaching staff. We help facilitate a fun atmosphere where players can develop their skills and gain confidence while interacting with others.
Soccer Tykes – $100
- Birth Year 2017 & 2018
- Tuesday 6pm-7pm
- Sunday 10am-11am
Our Soccer Tykes program is for 5 & 6-year old players, and builds upon the foundational physical literacy work in Soccer Tots. Players train and play together under the supervision of our coaching staff. We introduce more complex drills, and include a game component while maintaining a fun learning environment. Training sessions are conducted on Tuesday evenings, and Sunday morning is match day! We train in a station format so that players get to experience different coaching techniques, and be exposed to a high frequency of repetitions to help hone their skills.
Little Strikers – $100
- Birth Years 2015 & 2016
- Tuesday 6pm-7pm
- Sunday 10am-11am
Little Strikers is our program for 7 & 8-year old players. Players train and play together under the supervision of our coaching staff. We introduce more complex drills, and include a game component while maintaining a fun learning environment. Training sessions are conducted on Tuesday evenings, and Sunday morning is match day! We train in a station format so that players get to experience different coaching techniques, and be exposed to a high frequency of repetitions to help hone their skills.
Novice Footballers – $100
- Birth Years 2013 & 2014
- Tuesday 6pm-7pm
- Sunday 11am-12pm
Novice Footballers is our program for 9 & 10-year old players. This is where things start to get serious…seriously fun! Individual skill development starts to really accelerate at these ages, and our drills become more challenging to help turn your little soccer player into a true footballer. Training sessions are conducted on Tuesday evenings, and Sunday morning is match day! We train in a station format so that players get to experience different coaching techniques, and be exposed to a high frequency of repetitions to help hone their skills.
New Scotland Academy – $150
- Birth Years 2011 & 2012
- Tuesday 6pm-7pm
- Sunday 11am-12pm
Our New Scotland Academy program is for 11 & 12-year old players. This is the “Golden Age of Learning” for players, and we offer a quality program that will mold players through technical, tactical, and mental training. There is a focus on small-sided drills emphasizing the importance of technique, speed, and decision-making. Players will be encouraged to put these skills to work in matches, which will be high tempo. Training sessions are conducted on Tuesday evenings, and Sunday morning is match day!
We have added a new component this year, and will be playing in 3 jamborees over the course of the summer against some different competition to improve our player experience and development.
- June 24th & 25th
- July 22nd & 23rd
- August 19th & 20th
Forza AFC Pugwash!
