Preparing Your Child for Their First Futbol Season

Getting your child ready for their first Futbol season can be an exciting and rewarding experience. Here's a checklist and some tips to ensure they have a positive and successful start to their Futbol Journey at our youth programs.

1. Gear Up 

Make sure your child has the necessary Futbol gear, including:

• Turf or indoor Futbol shoes (no cleats allowed)

• Shin guards

• Futbol socks

• A comfortable and breathable practice uniform

• A properly sized Futbol

• A water bottle for hydration

Visit the Senda Athletics store for some youth gear here.

2. Physical Preparation 

Help your child get into shape by encouraging regular physical activity. Simple exercises like running, jumping, and stretching can improve their fitness and agility.

Consider enrolling them in one of our Private Group Sessions to build endurance and improve their speed and agility.

3. Mental Readiness 

Discuss the upcoming Futbol season with your child to mentally prepare them for practices and games.

Explain the importance of teamwork, sportsmanship, and following instructions from their coach. Encourage a positive attitude and remind them that the goal is to have fun and learn.

During our season, we have Word of the Week to learn about these important life skills to build well-rounded athletes.

4. Attend a Free Training Session 

Take advantage of a free training session offered by Futbol Fever's youth programs.

This gives your child a chance to get familiar with the environment, meet coaches, and interact with other players. It also helps you assess our program's suitability for your child.

5. Nutrition and Hydration 

Ensure your child eats a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains.

Proper nutrition fuels their energy levels and supports overall health. Emphasize the importance of staying hydrated, especially during practices and games.

Follow Nutritionist Specialists like Jaime @Soccer.Nutritionist for tips at https://www.instagram.com/soccer.nutritionist/

6. Set Goals

 

Our Youth Programs measure our young athletes through a series of achievable and age-appropriate goals through our Fundamental Futbol Skills testing twice-a-season.

Setting goals provides motivation and a sense of accomplishment, while allowing our coaches to continue their athletes developmental path in learning the game.

7. Parent-Coach Communication 

Establish open communication with your child's coach. Share any relevant information about your child's health, preferences, or concerns.

Building a positive relationship with our coaches ensures your child's needs are met and fosters a supportive environment.

We offer personalized feedback with our twice-a-season Parent/Coach Conferences to review our young althetes progress in our Fundamental Futbol Skills Test.

8. Encourage Practice at Home 

Our programs send our young athletes home with simple ball mastery or 1v1 skills after every training sessions to create opportunities for your child to practice Futbol skills at home.

These simple drills can reinforce what they learn in practice and boost their confidence.

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By following this checklist and preparing both physically and mentally, your child will be ready to embark on their first Futbol season with enthusiasm and confidence. Enjoy the journey and celebrate every milestone along the way.

Start your child's Futbol journey today and join our indoor co-ed youth soccer academy in Kendall, FL. Learn more about our youth programs here.