SSD SOCCER IS BASED ON 2 PRINCIPLES
1. Our love for soccer &
2. Our responsibility to contribute to the comprehensive development of our kids
Kids from the age of 3 can enjoy our easy way of learning the necessary skills of soccer. SSD prides itself in teaching a healthy and safe way to enjoy sports. SSD understands that loving the game of soccer means enjoying the time spent with friends and family by playing and being healthy.
Enjoying every moment they set foot on a soccer field and doing so safely, respectfully and with the most amount of fun possible
It all starts here!!
We use soccer as a tool to contribute to the child’s comprehensive development and to help them achieve their goals.
Children learn through fun, enjoyable, structured, age-based activities. The main focus is always to teach children to love sport, and in particular soccer.
Our objective is to develop the love for soccer in all communities, races and cultures throughout South Africa. We strive to develop motor skills, life skills and correct techniques which form the base for all sports men and woman. Our primary goal is the comprehensive development of the learner within the sport milieu. We encourage camaraderie, teamwork and team spirit amongst our players as this is one of the most influential and significant assets of any team sport and in particular, soccer.
Our Curriculum and Programs
The SSD curriculum has been created and developed by highly qualified, experienced and accredited South African soccer coaches along with leading foundation phase and early childhood development experts. SSD curriculums are age specific according to the cognitive, emotional, social, technical and motor development milestones of each age group. Player assessment and progress reports are done throughout each phase to track the progress and development of each child.
In each SSD program, the child’s developmental, emotional and physical needs are completely met, and has as its primary objective, to teach soccer and movement properly, in a fun, joyful and interactive manner.
SSD Soccer has 2 separate and very unique programmes on offer to our players and parents:
1. SSD PRE-SCHOOL & PRIMARY SCHOOL PROGRAM
2. SSD SOCCER ACADEMY PROGRAM
SSD PRE-SCHOOL & PRIMARY SCHOOLS
Our SSD Pre-School and Primary School program is offered as an Extra Mural activity at our affiliated schools. Our expert coaches travel to the school and deliver a 30 - 45 minute weekly session for boys and girls aged 3 - 13 years.
Weekly sessions include:
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Soccer Skills Development
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Motor Skills Development
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Social/Life Skills Development
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FUN, FUN & more FUN!!!
THE SSD SOCCER ACADEMY
The SDD SOCCER ACADEMY is our market leading proposition for the more passionate and dedicated players looking to train and play more regularly in a high performance environment. Players aged 6 - 13 years will have the opportunity to take their game to the next level with our structured and comprehensive academy training program.
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2 x Training sessions per week at a central venue
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Regular matches & tournaments
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3 Separate venues with more opening soon
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Advanced & beginner players welcome
Advantages of SSD
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Grassroots development in soccer
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Exposure to soccer at an early age
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Acquiring social, motor and life skills from an early age
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Acquiring many school associated skills (mid-line crossing, hand-eye coordination, colour identification etc)
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Improve mental health
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Developing stronger relations
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Learning discipline, respect & commitment
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Increased confidence through team sports
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Structured player pathway system
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Healthier and more active kids
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Parent involvement through soccer days
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Age-appropriate curriculum
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Preparing players for match readiness
Why Sports At A Young Age?
Research has proven that children between the ages of 3 and 8 (known as the foundation phase) who develop the key movement skills (gross motor development) and experience the joy of being involved in fun and competitive sports, will have a head start in physical development and enjoy the many health, social and physical benefits that an active lifestyle provides for the rest of their lives.
What Age Should A Child Start Soccer?
develop and master balance and foot-eye coordination skills. The younger a child starts to develop and master these skills, the more likely they are to excel and succeed. SSD programs start with children at just 3 years old in order to give them the necessary head start needed for future success both on the field, and off…
It is important to understand and acknowledge that all children will eventually progress from an informal introduction to basic skills and gross motor skills, to a more structured and specialized sports coaching and participation program. Before a child can master skills such as dribbling a soccerball, they must first
