The starter program for kids ages 3 to 9 across the Philly area — learning the basics of the game, having a blast doing it, going home proud. No experience needed. Just bring a stick and sneakers.
Five locations across the Main Line, Delco, and Philadelphia.
Cleats work too, but sneakers are all they need. No pads, no helmet — nothing else to buy before you know whether they like it.
One hour a week of games, drills disguised as games, and water breaks. They leave tired, grinning, and with a favorite coach.
Most families start with 1st Start and move to BuildUp when their child is ready.
An hour a week of games, first catches and first goals. Most kids arrive having never held a stick.
For players who've done a season or two and want a real challenge. Full gear, real sticks, boys and girls coached separately.
Not sure which fits? Email Coach John — he'll tell you straight, including what gear to buy.
Registration is through LeagueApps, which adds an $8 processing fee.
Sessions are sixty minutes with water breaks built in. Coaches are experienced players who are very good with small humans having a big day.
A stick, and sneakers or cleats — either works. (Most kids wear sneakers.) That's the whole list: no pads, no helmet, no goggles at 1st Start. If you're not sure which stick, email Coach John before you buy one.
Three is our starting age, and plenty of our players are exactly that. Sessions are built around short games and constant movement for that reason.
We'll email you as early as we can, and advise about potential make-up sessions.
Yes — we ask that a parent or guardian stays for the whole session. Most want to anyway; it's the best hour of the week.
Very common, and completely fine. Coaches are used to a first week spent watching from the edge. Almost every kid is in the middle of it by week two or three.
