SSU Tides (U3) an introductory Active Start-focused soccer program designed for our youngest players. Sessions focus on physical literacy, early ball familiarity, and joyful movement in a supportive, play-based environment.
SSU Ripples (U5) soccer-based learning through play program designed for players in the early FUNdamentals stage. Sessions focus on coordination, ball control, and foundational soccer movements through engaging, age-appropriate games that gradually progress in challenge throughout the summer.
SSU Waves (U7) soccer-based learning through play program designed for players in the early FUNdamentals stage. Sessions focus on coordination, ball control, and foundational soccer movements, introducing basic opposition play through fun, age-appropriate games.
Each program will be led by our team of dedicated SSU Mini Program Head Coaches, supported by assistant coaches to ensure a high-quality experience for all players and adhere to our very high standard of player to coach ratios
Spond groups will be created for each program. Parents and players registered will be added to their respective groups. Spond will be used to confirm attendance and allow coaches to communicate directly with families. Those invitations will be in your email by May 15th.
What All Mini Players Need
Cleats
Water bottle
Sunscreen applied before sessions
Weather-appropriate clothing (layers for cooler evenings)
Eligibility & Schedule
Players must be born in 2024 or 2023.
The program runs June 7th - August 23rd (11 weeks).
No session on August 2nd, 2026 (Natal Day weekend).
Sundays at 5:00 PM | New Germany Elementary | 30 minutes.
$100
Each player receives a South Shore United FC shirt to keep.
Parent Participation
Parents/guardians are expected to be on the field and actively involved to support and encourage their child throughout the session.
Program Focus
Movement & coordination
Social interaction
Structured and unstructured play
First touches of the ball
Most importantly… FUN!
Eligibility & Schedule
Players must be born in 2022 or 2021.
The program runs June 7th - August 23rd (11 weeks).
No session on August 2nd, 2026 (Natal Day weekend).
$125
Each player receives a South Shore United FC shirt to keep.
Parent Participation
Parents/guardians must be present on the grass during sessions. Active participation is not required but parents are encouraged to assist their child if needed.
Program Focus
Movement & coordination training
Running with the ball
Striking the ball
Using different parts of the foot
Passing & receiving
Introduction to small-sided games
Most importantly… FUN!
Eligibility & Schedule
Players must be born in 2020 or 2019.
The program runs June 7th - August 23rd (11 weeks)
No session on August 2nd, 2026 (Natal Day weekend).
Sundays at 5:30 PM | New Germany Elementary | 60 minutes.
$150
Each player receives a South Shore United FC shirt to keep.
Parent Participation
Parents/guardians must be present during sessions. Active participation is not required, but parents are encouraged to support their child if needed.
Program Focus
Movement & coordination training
Running with the ball
Striking the ball
Expanding on using different parts of the foot
Passing & receiving
Progression to more advanced small-sided games
1v1 and 2v2 (introducing opposition)
Most importantly… FUN!
Eligibility & Schedule
Players must be born in 2018 or 2017.
The program runs June 7th - August 23rd (11 weeks).
No session on August 2nd, 2026 (Natal Day weekend).
Sundays at 6:30 PM | New Germany Elementary | 90 minutes (approximately 60 minutes training, 30 minutes game play).
Each player receives a South Shore United FC shirt to keep.
Parent Participation
Parents/guardians must be present by the grass during sessions. Active participation is not expected, and players are encouraged to engage independently.
Program Focus
Skill development
Technical and tactical training
Ball manipulation and retention
Team structure (1v1, 2v2, 3v3 and 4v4 shape)
Small-sided games with opposition
Most importantly… FUN!