Grasshoppies
 Soccer Academy 
 Click here to download a promotional flier (with a free-visit coupon!) for this program.
Some children can't be kept on the carpet. They need to run and chase something round.
We'll let them, in an age-appropriate, kind, and fun environment.
Along the way, they'll develop a love for soccer and exercise, make some friends, and develop motor skills.
And, you can enjoy the rest of the day with a child who has less early-morning energy.
Registration for Fall Grasshoppies is now open.
Quick Look
* Open registration: No tryouts. Everybody is accepted.
* Ages: 3-4, boys and girls
* Dates: Three series of 4 classes starting Saturday morning, August 16, September 20, and October 18, 2008. (No meeting on August 31, Labor Day weekend)
* Location: Beresford Community Center, San Mateo (2700 Parkview Way, San Mateo)
* Times: Saturdays, 9:00 am - 10:00 am
* Each week: One 60-minute training session - fun to watch and fun to be a part of
* Each player: One ball per player; everybody doing - nobody waiting for 'their' turn
* Coaches: Professional, credentialed, experienced coaches
* Environment: Fun, motivational environment
* Uniform: Grasshoppies tee-shirt included; distributed on the field
* Curriculum: Standard, fixed, proven curriculum - age-appropriate methods and communication
* Why join? Excellent preparation for SAYSO Crickets Academy
* Easy Registration: Register and pay online
* Want more information? (650) 593-5161, ext. 1015 or mail info@sayso.org.

Who is a Grasshoppie?
Players eligible for this program are 3-4 years old.
Some exceptions may be made for slightly younger or older players for siblings and in exceptional cases.
Most players older than Grasshoppies age should consider the Crickets (ages 4-7) Academy.

The Grasshoppies Academy is the entry-level program for the very popular Crickets Soccer Academy. Grasshoppies is perfect for young children who have more energy than their parents. Grasshoppies prepares players for easy transitions into the Crickets Soccer Academy, and subsequently, onto competitive SAYSO Gryphons teams. Players from all mid-peninsula cities are welcome to participate without exclusion. Limited to approximately 16 children per session. Established, fixed curriculum covering basic skills and game concepts as well as implicit lessons in listening, respect, and group structure. The age-appropriate curriculum was developed by early childhood experts. The early morning time frame is perfect when the kids have a bundle of energy. Group bonding and player appreciation each week. Age-appropriate teaching methods. Multiple professional, paid, credentialed SAYSO coaches (not parent volunteers) and youth role models provide the instruction. Approximate 1:8 coach:player ratio. A parent is required for each meeting. Location: Beresford Community Center, 2700 Parkview Way, San Mateo. Dates: For fall 2008, there will be three series of 4 classes, starting August 16, September 20, and October 18, 2008. (No meeting on August 31, Labor Day weekend). Cost: $50 per 4-week series, includes professional coach, a Grasshoppies tee-shirt, and membership/registration in US Club Soccer.
Grasshoppies introduces children aged 3-4 to organized team sports. The program focuses on teaching children basic sport concepts (working together towards a common goal, playing games with simple rules, implementing step-by-step progressions, cooperating with one another, accepting outcomes and consequences, and paying attention) without the threat of competition or the fear of getting hurt. Each class uses play-acting and games with built-in restrictions to introduce concepts which become increasingly more challenging as the children show improvement. At these young ages, players don't want to share the ball, so they won't pass. Accordingly, the basic Grasshoppies curriculum concentrates on individual skills such as on moving around the field with a ball, scoring by shooting or passing the ball into a goal, chasing the coach or other players who have the ball, and getting accustomed to bumping into one another.
YOU BRING/WE BRING - Your child may wear any closed-toe shoe. Soccer cleats are not required. Shin guards are recommended but optional at this age. You provide the grasshoppie. We provide the balls, cones, goals, and colored playing vests.

How to Register

REGISTER ONLINE

Register and pay by credit card  by clicking within the box below.

 

Register and pay online
by clicking here.
 Be sure you select activity
 "Grasshoppies Soccer Academy".
 There are other soccer activities listed.
Online registration problems? Call 650-593-5161 ext. 121.
 Ask for "Sonja".

REGISTER BY PHONE

We are happy to speak to you by phone about this academy. However, a signed registration is needed for enrollment, making phone reservations impossible.

REGISTER BY MAIL or IN PERSON(Only if you don't register online to the left.)1. Fill out the combination application, liability release, and medical treatment authorization.


2. Fill out the membership/registration form for US Club Soccer. Use one of the following:
pdf  Word Web Paper Form

3. Provide a copy of your child's proof of age (birth certificate or passport).

4. Provide your credit card information or write a check to "Grasshoppers Soccer Academy".

5. Bring or mail all items to

San Andreas Youth Soccer Organization
1250 Fifth Avenue
Belmont, CA 94002
Where is this?
 Hours: M-F, 8:30-12:00; 1:00-4:00
 650-593-5161
After You Register, Then What?
An acknowledgement will be sent upon receipt of your Academy registration. 

For More Information
 This academy is administered by the San Andreas Youth Soccer Organization. For more information, contact SAYSO at (650) 593-5161, or send an email to info@sayso.org.

Meet Coach Nick

Nick Dye is an accomplished coach in several regards. He has a prestigious UEFA B license as well as a wealth of soccer accomplishments beyond his years. Nick has already worked as a professional coach for over 5 years. 3 of those years were with a former English premier league academy where he developed players to be hired professionally in clubs around the world. Nick has also previously worked in New Jersey as an manager of a very successful soccer academy. As a former student of sports science, Nick brings a treasure trove of new coaching techniques and ideas from around the world. Most importantly, the children love his motivating enthusiasm, and everyone loves his accent.


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