Phoenix Rush Academy

During the season, academy pool players can move freely between teams to continue to develop each player.

WHY SMALL SIDED GAMES:

Did you ever wonder why we play with small goals, small fields and games that feature less players then a traditional game? The answer is quite simple. Studies have shown that small sided games are most beneficial to young kids. Some points that support small sided games are as follows:

• The game is the great teacher. The game is age-appropriate, easy to learn, and FUN. This provides an environment where the players can develop their soccer skills
• The fewer players on the field, the more possible times a player will come in contact with the ball. In fact, players will find they have no choice; the ball will quickly find them!
• We want our young soccer players to touch and play the ball more often and become more skillful with it!
• Less players on the field = less complicated decisions.
• Players need to feel worthy…they need to feel important!
• More opportunity to solve problems that only the game can present.
• More exposure to attacking and defending situations...
• The smaller field size and fewer players will foster more goals.