Class Descriptions

Teddies - 18 to 26 months. This parent participation class uses a variety of props, songs, and games to engage toddlers in participation activities. Simple motor skills are stressed. 

Teddies II - 27 to 36 months. More advanced motor skills are stressed. Similar to a Koalas class with parent participation. 

Koalas - 3 year old beginners. A variety of fun games to develop balance, movement, and motor skills as well as listening to instructions. Very active and fun.

Cubs - 3 1/2 & 4 year olds. Development of kicking, running control, and dribbling as well as listening and following instructions. The class uses a variety of fun games with lots of physical activity.

Cubs II - 4 year olds. The progression class for Cubs. More challenging skills and new concepts are introduced. The emphasis is on individual motor skill development and fitness.

Pandas - 4 1/2 year olds. The progression class for Cubs II. More advanced skill development games are played. Emphasis is on teamwork. Some 4 on 4 scrimmaging is mixed.

Bears - 5 & 6 year olds. This class develops kicking, balance, dribbling, foot-eye coordination and running control by playing fun games. Some 4 on 4 scrimmaging is mixed.

Grizzlies - 5 & 6 year olds (adv). The progression class for Bears. More challenging skill development games are played. Some 4 on 4 scrimmaging is mixed.

Polar Bears - 6 & 7 year olds (adv). This is the progression class for Grizzlies.  Advanced skills are developed using fun games. Skill building and fitness prepares them for the next level of sports.

Touch Leagues - 6 to 10 year olds. This class mixes skill development with actual small-sided games. It is geared to give kids lots of "touches" on the ball. Emphasis is on developing enjoyment of physical activity and the game of soccer. No score is kept.  

Our Instructors

Derek Nance 336-480-4971 Derek Nance, originally from Naples, FL, came to Winston Salem in 2003. After attending and graduating high school from Central Davidson High in 2004, he went on to Appalachian State University to study Early Childhood Development. Derek has been involved in numerous local soccer clubs, whether his role was a coach, player, trainer, or referee. He has spent the last 6 years working with children, varying in ages, enriching their knowledge of soccer and development through sports.