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(Miami-Dade County, FL) -- Soccer 5 Foundation's free 'Soccer 5 Kids Academy Program' is returning in May for a limited time at the request of children and parents alike. The program, which earned popularity from its pilot run in February 2012, is for children ages three to eight and will run as an after-school program for a two-week period on Monday, May 7 and 14, and Wednesday, May 9 and 16, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. , at Kendall Soccer Park, 8011 SW 127 Avenue, in Kendall.
The aim of the program, which is for beginners, is to introduce children to the fundamentals of soccer. This program will teach children how to dribble, juggle, shoot, and pass the ball in a mini soccer setting which is played on a much smaller playing field than regular soccer, thus promoting confidence and self-esteem in a young child's abilities.
Plans are being considered to expand the program to Saturday morning sessions and other parks in the future.
The free program is also available to elementary public schools wishing to incorporate a beginner soccer program into their existing after-school programs. Schools will be able to reserve up to two mini soccer fields weekdays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. free of charge (upon availability). Schools interested in signing up, should call Alan Georgeson at 305-393-5230 and request a sign-up form.
"I am delighted to have the opportunity again to put our Soccer 5 Foundation to work in the community to help all kids learn about soccer and gain confidence in the sport in a safe, fun environment, and my thanks go to Soccer 5 and its coaching staff for making this possible," said Alan Georgeson.
"It's been an asset to the community and to the Miami-Dade County Parks Department to have Soccer 5 and The Soccer 5 Foundation provide valuable and professional soccer training and facilities at Kendall Soccer Park," said Jack Kardys, Director of Miami-Dade Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department. "We are delighted to see that more kids, who probably couldn't have participated otherwise, will now have access to learn this great international sport played at our parks, thanks to Soccer 5 and The Soccer 5 Foundation," he added.
"I'm excited to have a program like this available to all kids without regard of their playing ability, and this is what makes our coaching techniques unique," said Soccer 5 Coach Denys Valenzuela.
For details on how to sign up, go to:
For Parents: sign up, or text 'send me details of the free kids program' to 305-394-0162. For Schools: call Alan Georgeson at 305-393-5230 and request a sign-up form.
About Soccer 5 Foundation:
>Mission: To assist the growth of soccer in the US by encouraging the development of the 5 v 5 game to create:
>More Spaces to Play: 5 v 5 Soccer fields are much smaller than full-size fields (the size of a basketball court or tennis court) and are easier to build, cheaper to build, and can be designed into smaller spaces which are ideal for cities and parks.
>More Places to learn: 5 v 5 soccer skills are all about dribbling, turning, passing, skills, energy, and quick thinking - with less emphasis on high-balls and heavy tackles.
>Be healthy: Warm up drills, easy to set up games, lots of goals, and fun - help encourage healthy lifestyles.
>Belong: 5 v 5 communities are easy to put together (10 players v 22 players) and pick-up games are easy to find - encouraging people of all ages and skills to get in the game.
Soccer 5 Foundation is a non-profit organization based in Miami-Dade County. Soccer 5 Foundation, Attention Alan Georgeson, President, 905 Brickell Bay Drive, #1830, Miami, FL 33131
About Soccer 5 Miami:
The evolution of 5 v 5 soccer in the USA - a mini soccer game offering a unique fantastic experience played on 4G turf, complete with bounce-back boards and netting to keep the game live! Soccer 5 is for all ages and skill levels that play soccer, talk soccer, and shop soccer, with a mission to see 5 v 5 soccer being played extensively in Miami from its location, Kendall Soccer Park with further locations being announced later this year.
Soccer 5 Kids Academy is dedicated to the development of kids, ages three -15 who wish to enjoy soccer within a safe, fun environment and with our coaching team. For further information, contact Scott Georgeson, President, US Soccer 5, LLC, Tel: 1-888-575-2976.
About Kendall Soccer Park:
Kendall Soccer Park, a Miami-Dade County park, is one of South Florida's leading soccer complexes with five full-sized soccer fields, four state-of-the-art 5v5 soccer fields, a walking trail, stage area, a soccer village, bleachers, and car parking.
About the Miami-Dade Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department:
Nationally accredited, a three-time winner of the NRPA National Gold Medal Award and winner of the 2009 Florida Governor's Sterling Award for excellence in management and operations, Miami-Dade Parks is the third largest county park system in the United States, consisting of 260 parks and more than 12,825 acres of land. It is one of the most unique park and recreation systems in the world. Made up of more than just playgrounds and athletic fields, it also comprises out-of-school, sports-development, and summer-camp programs; programs for seniors and people with disabilities; educational nature centers and nature preserves; environmental restoration efforts; arts and culture programs and events; the renowned Zoo Miami and the Deering Estate at Cutler; the Crandon Tennis Center, home of the Sony Ericsson Open; golf courses; beaches; marinas; campgrounds; pools; and more. For information about Miami-Dade Parks call 3-1-1, or visit Miami-Dade Parks.
To request material in accessible format, information on access for persons with disabilities, or sign language interpreter services (7 days in advance), call 305-755-7848.
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