Clinics $25 per session or $125 for all sessions

Pre-K - $105 Kindergarten - $105 1st Grade - $115

Registration for Junior Development Academy Here

Junior Development Academy in Kansas City

For Players Pre-K through 1st Grade

The Right Program for the Right Player!

Come play with your friends!
Centralized programming - weekly options at Garmin Olathe and Paragon Star, Saturday at Paragon Star
Volunteer Coaches
Age appropriate weekly curriculum
Tons of Fun! Come see what we are all about!

Jr Development Academy Director
Josh Beaty: jbeaty@unionkcsoccer.com

Practice & Game Locations

Paragon Star

1401 NW River Rd, Lee's Summit, MO 64081

Garmin Olathe

1200 E 151st St, Olathe, KS 66062

1st Grade Practices

Paragon

5:30-6:30

Pre-K/Kindergartener Weekday Sessions

Tuesdays @ Paragon

Thursday @ Garmin Olathe

5:30-6:30

1st Grade YDL Games Saturdays at Paragon Star

Schedules managed by Union KC Staff

Pre-K/Kindergartner Saturday Session

Saturdays @ Paragon Start

Time TBD

Have your child learn soccer in a fun and positive environment “The Union KC Way”!

Focus on Fun and letting the game be their best teacher | Kids will learn Union KC Soccer Practice Habits and Club Core Values |

Maximize individual touches on the ball | Instill Passion to play Soccer and to work on their own!

Junior Development Academy Soccer

Union KC’s Recreational Program will now be called the Union KC Junior Development Academy. The name change highlights that, while it is for entry level players, the training environment is structured and focused on developing players to help reach the next level through developmentally appropriate skills and activities. The goal of the program is to get players for their next milestone which is the Pre-Comp program at U7, but more importantly, to develop a love for the game.

Union KC Soccer Club’s Pre-K through 1st grade Junior Development Academy aims to provide a fun and safe environment where players can develop their soccer skills, learn the game, and cultivate a lifelong love for the sport. To encourage lifelong love of the game the focus is on player development and enjoyment, striving that each child has a positive and enriching experience. The Union KC Junior Development Acadmey provides players with a pathway to the competitive program through the values and training techniques.

Junior Development Academy Overview Information

Program Structure

Pre-K and Kindergarten age groups will have the option of playing on Saturday mornings or Tuesday evening at Paragon Star. They also have the option of playing at Garmin Olathe on Thursday. Their sessions will be hour long split between fun activities and then a scrimmage (1v1, 2v2 or 3v3).

1st graders will train on Tuesdays at Paragon Star. They will then have a 5v5 game on Saturday in Youth Development League

Junior Development Academy Curriculum

Season-long, age and stage appropriate, games based curriculum provided to coaches on a weekly basis. The curriculum will focus on the development needs of a player in a fun and educational way.

Uniforms

Uniforms will be provided. In your players registration, a question will be asked to gather sizing information. Uniforms will then be distributed to the coaches prior to the first game. Families will be responsible for purchasing shorts, socks, shin guards, and cleats. Shorts and socks can be purchased from the Union KC Fan Shop.

Coaching

Pre-K and Kindergarten sessions will be led by a Union KC staff member.

First grade teams will be volunteer coach led. They will be responsible for communicating with their team weekly. Their main responsibility will be running training sessions and games. A good coach has the ability to communicate ideas to their players in a way that the players understand and can execute. If you enjoy working with kids this is a great opportunity to give back to the community.

Coach Education Opportunities

The coaches will receive weekly emails from the Program Director with explanations of the activities and main focus. They will also have the opportunity to attend coach education sessions to help them feel more comfortable with their team.

Team Manager

To help the coach, the team manager will be responsible for keeping PlayMetrics up to date, finding a game facilitator and organizing a snack rotation.

Age Group	Game Format	Goalkeepers	Team Size	Ball Size	Practices	Games
Pre-K	3v3	No	5-7	3	0	8
K	3v3	No	5-7	3	0	8
1st Grade	4v4	No	6-9	3	1	8

Timeline

Early Bird Registration - Over

Primary Registration - Ongoing

Training Begins - Week of September 2nd

Registration for Jr Development Academy Here