Chicago House AC Developmental Program

A Fun and Engaging Introduction to Soccer for Young Players

At Chicago House AC, we offer specialized soccer programs for children as young as 2, providing a structured and enjoyable environment where they can build confidence, develop fundamental skills, and foster a lifelong love for the game.

Our Developmental Program is designed to introduce young players to soccer through age-appropriate activities led by our professional coaching staff. Each session focuses on skill-building, teamwork, and having fun—ensuring that every child gains a strong foundation as they grow in the sport.

2-3 Years | Parent & Child Class

This class allows young children to take their first steps in soccer alongside a parent. Guided by our professional coaches, sessions feature fun and engaging activities that develop fundamental skills, such as dribbling, passing, and scoring, while building confidence and teamwork.

  • Interactive parent-child experience

  • Play-based activities to develop motor skills

  • Focus on fun, movement, and basic soccer techniques

3-4 Years | Introduction to Team Play

This class engages players in small-group activities that emphasize cooperation and participation. Focus is on spontaneous experience and inclusionary small-sided games (1v1) and players to make decisions. Focus on maximal speed and simple tasks.

  • Fun drills focusing on dribbling, passing, and shooting

  • Introduction to attacking and defending principles

  • Small-group activities to encourage teamwork

4-5 Years | Skill Development & Small-Sided Play

This class introduces real-game scenarios, helping players think and react on the field. The focus is on activities that challenge players’ movement, emphasizing power, speed, agility, and mobility.

  • Increased focus on ball control, movement, and decision-making

  • Introduction to "rondos" for passing accuracy and ball control

  • Small-sided games to encourage creativity and teamwork

  • Light conditioning to improve endurance and agility

6-7 Years | Building Strong Foundations

This class focuses on age-appropriate movement skills with the soccer ball, using both feet and utilizing small-sided games 1v1, 2v1, 2v2, and 3v2 to enhance awareness of the game. Players will have the opportunity to develop their coordination skills, spatial awareness, reaction time, and acceleration speed while also being introduced to team tactical principles.

  • Development of core skills: dribbling, passing, and shooting

  • Small-group training to enhance teamwork and collaboration

  • Focus on adaptability and problem-solving on the field

  • Introduction to advanced drills and positional awareness

8-9 Years | Advanced Skill Development & Tactical Play

This class challenges players to refine their technical skills while deepening their tactical understanding. Training includes positional play, advanced decision-making, and competitive small-sided games to simulate real-game scenarios.

  • Intensive technical training: ball control, dribbling, passing, and shooting

  • Tactical exercises including "rondos", conditioning, and small-group play

  • Encouragement of creativity, adaptability, and teamwork

  • Preparation for higher-level competition and progression within the Club

Why Choose the Chicago House AC Developmental Program?

✔ Professional Coaching: Experienced coaches dedicated to youth development
✔ Age-Appropriate Curriculum: Tailored programs that grow with the player
✔ Fun & Supportive Environment: A focus on confidence-building and teamwork
✔ Pathway to Competitive Soccer: Opportunities to progress to higher levels within Chicago House AC

Join us and take the first steps in your soccer journey with Chicago House AC!