Fast Facts of VIP Soccer
- Play on smaller field
- U-6 size for younger players
- U-8 or U-10 size for older players
- Smaller goals (or a set of cones) fit the smaller field better
- Equipment
- Shin guards are required
- Soccer cleats are optional
- Size 5 ball
- Occasionally play with a large ball (3 feet in diameter)
- Have pinnies available
- Schedule "Same" Games
- Same day of the week
- Same time (mornings are typically best)
- Same field (allow for handicap parking)
- Same direction (do not switch direction halfway through the game)
- Use buddies
- Coaches may be on the field
- 1:1 ratio
- Parent or parent designee of majority age must be present for each player
- Always play short sided
- Length of Game
- Play against
- Other VIP teams
- Mainstream team – U-10 though U14
- A team of "buddies"
- Be flexible!
- FUN, FAIR AND SAFE are the words for VIP!
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