Page updated 11/02/23
Register here for Junior League: Log into your Demosphere account to register for the Spring 2024 Juniors season!
What is Junior League?
The Junior League Program is driven by the game, its players, coaches, volunteers, and families. This “Fun”damental approach allows for long-term player development to occur through an understanding of what makes players successful as well as what makes the game FUN. As the sport of soccer grows in the United States, young players need the proper environment to fall in love with the beautiful game and have fun learning the basic building blocks in a fun and safe environment. Our Junior League program is designed for 4 to 6 year-olds will provide a heavy emphasis on soccer skills such as dribbling, ball-striking and ball mastery, all taught through age appropriate activities.
This is a non-competitive program; scores are not kept. The fields and goals are scaled down. Players focus on 1v1, 2v2, and 3v3 to maximize their time with the ball. Fewer players on the field mean more opportunity to be in the action! The practices end with a 10-15 minute long small sided game. Teams may be co-ed.
Who’s doing the coaching?
While the program will be overseen by Coach Ryan Sparks, based on registration numbers, we will need some parent volunteers willing to help out with the sessions. If you are interested in helping out, please see below.
A structured training guideline/curriculum is provided to those who volunteer.
Coaching Volunteers – Contact Ryan Sparks to volunteer! Juniors coaches must complete a background check, concussion training, Lindsay’s Law training, and SafeSport (there is no fee for completing this Risk Management).
Training/games: 45 minutes, 2x/week.
Mondays & Wednesdays 6:15-7:00 PM at TFA North or South (Field TBD)
No weekend commitment.
The cost of the Juniors program is $75 for the season which includes a Junior League T-shirt.
For more information, please contact our Junior League Coordinator, Ryan Sparks.
Log into your Demosphere account to register for the Fall 2023 Juniors season!
Note: Advanced older 6 year olds can request to play in the Youth Rec. League
What to Bring
Players
Junior League T-Shirt (will be given to players as soon as they arrive from our vendor)
Shin Guards and socks to cover shin guards
Size 3 ball
Water bottle
Athletic shoes (soccer shoes preferred)
Bug Spray/Sun Screen as needed
Parents
Encouragement and positive attitude
Camera
Chair
Bug Spray/Sun Screen as needed
Communication
All communication for TFA Junior League (JRL) is communicated via TFA website or email. We will NOT be using Team Snap or GroupMe for Junior League communications.
Lightning Policy
If lightning is seen or thunder is heard we end practice.
Gather belongings and leave fields as quickly as possible
Rainout
If TFA South is closed – Junior League is canceled
Always check the Field Status Page at 6:00 p.m. for updates and to see if the fields are open – we will do our best to send emails if there is a field status change, and you can also follow the the club on social media.
Directions to Fields & Parking
TFA Miamitown South
7711 Harrison Avenue, Cleves, OH, 45002
Directions: I-275 West to I-74 West to St. Rt. 128 Miamitown exit. Go north on St. Rt. 128 to Harrison Ave. Turn right onto Harrison Ave. and go 1/4 mile and the soccer fields will be on the right.
Payment
Online registration and payment with credit card via Demosphere.
All players must register and pay prior to participating.
Sponsors
We are always looking for sponsors to keep cost low for our participants.
For more information or to Sponsor the program, please contact our Junior League Coordinator Ryan Sparks.
