About Us

At Soccer Friends USA, our mission is to foster a lifelong enjoyment of sports through fun, engaging, and educational soccer programs.

Our coaches are passionate about children and soccer, believing that the best way for young children to learn is by having fun.

Our coaching staff includes not only trained soccer experts but also parents, teachers, and early childhood education graduates who bring a wealth of experience and skills.

Philosophy

We emphasize the importance of social skills, sensitivity, and teaching talent.

Our coaches focus on creating a positive environment where children feel valued and encouraged.

They are committed to generating fun and excitement, giving praise and recognition, solving everyday problems, directing group activities, and developing team spirit.

Additionally, our coaches are always available to communicate with parents before and after each class, ensuring a strong partnership in your child's development.

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Testimonials

  • “Our son and daughter have grown up participating in almost every activity Soccer Friends has to offer: individual classes, summer camp, and more recently the U10 Travel Team and futsol league. All have been wonderful. I cannot say enough about the administration and coaches; they are skilled, well-organized, responsive and passionate about developing children and providing high-quality soccer programs to boys and girls of all ages and skill-levels. A big thank you to Soccer Friends!”

    - Yvonne C.

  • “My son and daughter have taken Soccer Friends USA classes for a combined total of eight years and they love it! The Directors and Coaches have been very kind, supportive and nurturing to our kids. The classes are well-run, fun for the kids, and there are plenty of coaches per child. We really appreciate the Directors of Soccer Friends USA and their invaluable contribution to the Forest Hills Community.”

    - Dawn

  • “We love having Soccer Friends at PS 144’s After School Program. Soccer Friends is a consistently high performing class, winning rave reviews from our parents and is loved by our students. Soccer Friends classes are always in high demand because they keep the kids very happy and engaged. We look forward to continuing our partnership.“

    - Stella, P.A. Board of PS 144

  • “ So great that they do mommy and me soccer for toddlers. Methods for them to learn are easy and they have a great time. Tks Delilah! “

    - Annette D. Ravelo Matthew - Soccer Friends USA Facebook Page

FAQ

  • Try to arrive 15 minutes early for introduction to all of the coaching staff, classmates and to get your free T-Shirt. The head coach will talk to the parents prior to the start of the class and give you a basic outline of what to expect, depending on the age group. He or she will also be able to answer any questions after the class has finished.

  • No make-up are offered

    We only offer make-up in case of rain events.

    If we can’t get the make-up in due to a rainy day, we offer credit for the new season.

  • Pro-rated refunds are given up to the 4th class. The parents will have to inform us before the 4 classes are completed.

  • The structure will vary depending on the age group represented in the class. However, for children between ages 2 and 4, the structure will be the following; We will begin with our welcome chant, followed by a warm-up which will focus on balance and coordination games and stretches to teach the children to move and be flexible with different parts of their bodies.

    We will then have a quick water break, and move into our skills section which will focus on dribbling and passing (for the youngest players, songs/rhymes, colors, counting, shapes, and familiar characters will be incorporated into most games). A second water break will be followed by our BIG GAME, using a variety of goals and simplified rules. We will end with a story and recap of the class, our chant, and stickers. Within this structure, our coaches have the freedom to be creative, innovative, and flexible with the lesson plans for each class.

  • You know your child best. So if you feel your child would be more comfortable with you in the class at the start of the season, please feel free to join in. However we would recommend, that once your child is happily playing and is comfortable in the class, you step out so you can enjoy watching your child from the sidelines.

  • Please bring your own drinks. Due to safety concerns, there is no eating permitted during class. Also, food is a distraction for your child and can take their attention away from the class. Additionally, we ask that the children do not bring their own toys into class.

  • Always make sure your child has closed-toed shoes. No flip-flops, crocs or slip on sandals are permitted as they can easily come off and are therefore a safety hazard. We will provide you with a free T-shirt that should be worn to each class. This will help identify your child with SFUSA. If your child wears glasses, please ensure that they are shatter proof.

  • If your class is outdoors and it is raining we will inform you, by e-mail of any cancelations. If you are in doubt or do not have access to your e-mail you can call us anytime at (718) 261-2403 or (347) 756-2568. Classes cancelled due to rain will be added onto the end of the season, except in the case of our summer camp program.

  • All classes are kept to a good coach/child ratio to maintain a consistent level of individual attention and enjoyment for your child.