Winter 2026 Indoor Soccer Program

We offer a variety of winter indoor programs to stay active year-round! NJSA Winter Futsal sessions will be held indoors at the Nathan Hale Gym.

Storytime Soccer

• Grade: Pre-K
• Birth years: 2021-2023
• Day of the week: SATURDAY
• Dates: 01/10, 01/24, 01/31, 02/07, 02/28, 03/07, 03/14, 03/28
• Time: 8:30 AM
• Cost: $250 ($275 after 11/30)
• Program Overview: Storytime Soccer introduces young children to soccer through fun, imaginative stories that bring the game to life. Each session engages their creativity and movement as they explore themed adventures—building confidence, coordination, teamwork, and problem-solving along the way. It’s a playful first step into soccer that helps kids grow comfortable with the ball while developing essential motor and social skills for future learning.

MLS

• Grade: Kinder-1
• Birth years: 2019-2020
• Day of the week: SATURDAY
• Dates: 01/10, 01/24, 01/31, 02/07, 02/28, 03/07, 03/14, 03/28
• Time: 8:30 AM
• Cost: $250 ($275 after 11/30)
• Program Overview: The NJSA MLS Division (U6–U7) introduces players to the foundational stage of soccer development using U.S. Soccer’s Play–Practice–Play model. Sessions focus on learning through fun, game-like activities that build comfort and confidence with the ball while developing coordination, creativity, decision-making, and teamwork. Guided by licensed coaches, players are encouraged to explore, express themselves, and grow both as individuals and teammates—building the foundation for future success and a lifelong love of the game.

ITALIAN

• Grade: 2-3
• Birth years: 2017-2018
• Day of the week: SATURDAY
• Dates: 01/10, 01/24, 01/31, 02/07, 02/28, 03/07, 03/14, 03/28
• Time: 9:30 AM
• Cost: $250 ($275 after 11/30)
• Program Overview: The NJSA Italian Division (U8–U9) follows U.S. Soccer’s Grassroots Player Development Framework, focusing on helping players learn to make their own decisions while beginning to play together in 4v4 games. Sessions use the Play–Practice–Play model to develop key player actions such as dribbling to beat an opponent, passing to a teammate, creating scoring chances, and defending 1v1. Licensed coaches create a fun, supportive environment that encourages creativity, problem-solving, and confidence on the ball—helping every player build the foundation for teamwork and future success in the game.

EPL

• Grade: 4-6
• Birth years:  2014-2016
• Day of the week: SATURDAY
• Dates: 01/10, 01/24, 01/31, 02/07, 02/28, 03/07, 03/14, 03/28
• Time: 10:30 AM
• Cost: $250 ($275 after 11/30)
• Program Overview: The NJSA EPL Division is designed around the U.S. Soccer Grassroots Player Development Framework, supporting players as they move into the “Learning to Play Together” stage of development. The focus shifts toward understanding basic team roles and principles of play while continuing to strengthen individual technical ability. Program goals include helping players:
  • Build awareness of space, teammates, and opponents.
  • Apply attacking and defending principles in small-sided games (spacing, support, pressure, and cover).
  • Connect actions such as dribbling to create space, passing to maintain possession, and finishing scoring chances.
  • Develop decision-making through realistic, game-like situations.
  • Foster leadership, communication, and sportsmanship within a team environment.
• Each session follows the Play–Practice–Play model to ensure learning is engaging, enjoyable, and player-centered. Licensed coaches use guided discovery and positive reinforcement to help every child understand why and when to act—not just how—laying the foundation for confident, intelligent play at the next level.
  

Total Athlete Training Strength. Speed. Mobility. Mindset

• Grade: 4-8
• Birth years: 2011-2016
• Day of the week: SATURDAY
• Dates: 01/10, 01/24, 01/31, 02/07, 02/28, 03/07, 03/14, 03/28
• Time: 11:30 AM
• Cost: $250 ($275 after 11/30)
• Program Overview: Total Athlete Training is designed to help young athletes build the physical foundation and mental tools needed to perform confidently in any sport. Rooted in the principles of long-term athlete development, the program focuses on two key pillars: physical performance and cognitive growth.

MIDDLE SCHOOL BOYS

• Grade: 6-8
• Birth years: 2011-2014
• Day of the week: TUESDAY
• Dates: 01/06, 01/13, 01/20, 01/27, 02/03, 02/10, 02/24, 03/03, 03/10, 03/17
• Time: 7:00 PM
• Cost: $250 ($275 after 11/30)
• Program Overview: This program is for those players who are in middle school who want to enjoy competitive, fun pickup games on Tuesday evenings. These games emphasize player decision-making, problem-solving, and creativity within the flow of play. Guided by the U.S. Soccer Player Development Framework, the focus is on improving speed of play, awareness, technical execution under pressure, and communication. Goals & Objectives:
  • Encourage autonomous play and decision-making through game-like experiences.
  • Develop game intelligence — reading cues, anticipating actions, and adapting to changing situations.
  • Reinforce physical qualities such as agility, coordination, and strength appropriate to players’ growth and maturation stages.
  • Promote social connection and leadership, as players self-organize, communicate, and collaborate.
• Key Player Actions:
  • Perceive and decide quickly in both attacking and defending moments.
  • Support, create space, and combine with teammates effectively.
  • Press, cover, and recover defensively as a unit.
  • Show confidence and creativity on the ball.

MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS

• Grade: 6-8
• Birth years: 2011-2014
• Day of the week: THURSDAY
• Dates: 01/08, 01/15, 01/22, 01/28, 02/05, 02/12, 02/26, 03/05, 03/12, 03/19
• Time: 7:00 PM
• Cost: $250 ($275 after 11/30)
• Program Overview: This program is for those players who are in middle school who want to enjoy competitive, fun pickup games on Tuesday evenings. These games emphasize player decision-making, problem-solving, and creativity within the flow of play. Guided by the U.S. Soccer Player Development Framework, the focus is on improving speed of play, awareness, technical execution under pressure, and communication. Goals & Objectives:
  • Encourage autonomous play and decision-making through game-like experiences.
  • Develop game intelligence — reading cues, anticipating actions, and adapting to changing situations.
  • Reinforce physical qualities such as agility, coordination, and strength appropriate to players’ growth and maturation stages.
  • Promote social connection and leadership, as players self-organize, communicate, and collaborate.
• Key Player Actions:
  • Perceive and decide quickly in both attacking and defending moments.
  • Support, create space, and combine with teammates effectively.
  • Press, cover, and recover defensively as a unit.
  • Show confidence and creativity on the ball.