Our Travel U9 - U10 program introduces a more dynamic and fast-paced environment, perfect for players looking to elevate their skills. Each session, led by a professional coach, focuses on individual ball mastery and developing comfort under pressure using our SideKick Ball Skill Mastery program (Levels I & II). Players will begin working on advanced concepts like dribbling under pressure, maintaining possession, and small-group tactics. Sessions conclude with a 30-minute small-sided scrimmage to reinforce their growing abilities in a game context, helping players to start understanding the basics of positioning and spatial awareness.

Schedule & Details:

• Session day/location: Saturdays at Ridgefield Academy
• Session 1: 12/14 through 1/25, excluding 12/28
• Session 2: 2/1 through 3/15, excluding 2/15
• Registration Fee: $150 per session (register at www.scor.org)
• Time: U9 Boys from 12:00-1:00 pm; U10 Boys from 1:00-2:00 pm; U9 Girls from 2:00-3:00 pm; U10 Girls from 3:00-4:00 pm
• Eligibility: Registration is open to Fall Travel players only. Exceptions must be approved by the Travel Director, Dan Niemeyer ([email protected]).

TRAVEL U11 - U14/15
Our Travel U11 - U14/15 program is designed to challenge players with an organized, high-energy training environment that mirrors full-length outdoor practice sessions. With a professional coach, players will focus on enhancing their technical abilities—including one-two touch passing, tackling, and composure on the ball—through our SideKick Ball Skill Mastery program (Levels I & II). Sessions are topic-driven and incorporate tactical elements like field vision, positioning, and game awareness. Players will work on building physicality and confidence in challenges, as well as quick decision-making under pressure. Each session wraps up with a 30-minute small-sided scrimmage to apply new skills in a real game-like setting, promoting their development as well-rounded, composed athletes on the field.

Schedule & Details:

• Session location: Danbury Sports Dome
• Session Dates: 1/6 through 3/21 (10-week session, excludes 2/14 and 2/17)
• Registration Fee: $250 (register at www.scor.org)
• Schedule:
  • Mondays OR Fridays from 4:30-6:00 pm, according to the below...
  • Girls Travel Sessions: 1/6/2025, 1/17/2025, 1/20/2025, 1/31/2025,
    2/3/2025, 2/21/2025, 2/24/2025, 3/7/2025, 3/10/2025, 3/21/2025
    Boys Travel Sessions: 1/10/2025, 1/13/2025, 1/24/2025, 1/27/2025,
    2/7/2025, 2/10/2025, 2/28/2025, 3/3/2025, 3/14/2025, 3/17/2025
  • Players will be separated by age during the training elements involving contact (ie. scrimmages).
• Eligibility: Registration is open to Fall Travel players only. Exceptions must be approved by the Travel Director, Dan Niemeyer ([email protected]).

Please register early to secure your spot!