TimberTots (Ages 5-7)
The TimbersTots program focuses on engaging young soccer players through fun and enjoyable activities that will develop an early love for the game. TimberTots includes an age-specific curriculum that will challenge young soccer players by focusing on skills like dribbling, passing and controlling the ball. Timbers staff will also begin to introduce life-skills like sportsmanship and teamwork through the exclusive TREES program.
SoccerStars (Ages 7-9)
The Timbers’ SoccerStars program focuses on specific skill-building in a variety of areas. Passing, receiving, dribbling, shooting, juggling, attacking and defending are all covered extensively. Repetition of technique in small-sided game settings will be the primary focus. The Timbers staff will focus on life skills through the exclusive TREES program.
BallWizard (Ages 10-12)
The Timbers’ BallWizard program starts to focus specific skill-building in all areas of soccer development. Passing, receiving, dribbling, shooting, juggling, heading, crossing and defending are covered extensively. Tactical concepts will be introduced through small-sided games and exercises. The Timbers staff will also incorporate the five characteristics of the team’s new TREES program.
Advanced BallWizard (Ages 12-14)
The Timbers Advanced BallWizard program takes the skills and concepts of the BallWizards program one step further. With a continued focus on building skills in the areas of passing, receiving, dribbling, shooting, juggling, heading, crossing and defending, this group will begin to explore tactical concepts through both small-sided and full-sided games and exercises. The Timbers staff will maintain focus on life skills through the exclusive TREES program.
