We play small sided games with mixed teams of both girls and boys, with 4 to 6 players per team on the field at one time (we play without goalies). The teams will have up to 10 players and will play one game per week and might also schedule a practice during the week.
Our playing fields are smaller (28 yards by 32 yards) and allow the kids to run the distance much easier, than playing on a much larger field. The LOWER teams use a size 3 soccer ball and the UPPER teams use a size 4. The standard ball is inflated with a lot of air and is quite hard, similar to a basketball. Being hit in the face can be damaging and rather painful. This is a recreation club, so some of the air has been let out (on purpose), so the balls are a bit softer. The goal here is to have fun, with minimal injuries.
The teams are named after cats. The current list is:
Coach: Clarence Blades, Uniform Jersey-Cheetahs -> cheetahs.
Coach: Tony Dellelo, Uniform Jersey-Leopards -> leopards.
Coaches: Issa Abdullahi, Derrill Blue, Uniform Jersey-Lynx -> lynx.
Coach: Erzebet Piros, Uniform Jersey-Wildcats -> wildcats.
Coach: Ronald Canales, Uniform Jersey-Cougars -> cougars.
Coach: Sarah Peers, Uniform Jersey-Jaguars -> jaguars.
Coaches: Latoya Reid, Melodie Valenciano, Uniform Jersey-Lions -> lions.
Coach: Tony Dellelo, Uniform Jersey-Tigers -> tigers.