5U-6U Mighty strikers

MIghty STrikers

about

A fun, educational soccer program for our young players. Kids will learn the basics while falling head over cleats in love with the game!

5U-6U Mighty Strikers is part of Apex Rec Soccer.

Focus Areas:

Fundamental Motor Skills: Developing agility, balance, coordination, and speed through fun activities and games.

Soccer Skills and Concepts:

  • Ball Control: learning to move and dribble the ball with all parts of both feet, passing to teammates and shooting.

  • Spatial Awareness: Understanding where they are on the field and recognizing teammates, opponents and space.

  • Directional Play: Moving the ball toward the goal with the help of their teammates and defending their goal.

Teamwork & Sportsmanship: Learning to share, take turns, encourage teammates, and respect coaches and opponents.

Following Instructions: Practicing listening skills and following directions.

Love for the Game: Instilling a lifelong love for soccer!

TRAINING LOCATION

All 5U-6U Mighty Strikers sessions will take place at either the Gregg Young Sports Campus, Sportsplex Norwalk, or McAninch Sports Complex in Norwalk, IA.

Coaching

Each Mighty Strikers team will have a volunteer parent coach that will be reqiured to take an introductory coaching course (online) and offered additional opportunities through Iowa Soccer.

Apex will provide resources and support to ensure a positive experience. Emphasis will be paced on encouragement and positive reinforcement.

Apex Rec Director, Jonathan Rivera, and Apex Technical Staff will support and guide the volunteer coaches.

Registration

You will need to upload a birth certificate & headshot for your player.

You will be redirected to Apex’s registration system through PlayMetrics.
Apex is part of Peak Sports Academy.


You will need to create an account with your email and a password within Playmetrics and enter your child’s name and birthdate. Then you will see the program options.

Details

  • 5U-6U is open to any boy or girl born in 2020 or 2021.

  • Format is 3v3 small-sided games with no goalkeeper to maximize touches on the ball for every player and encourage active participation.

  • Special Kickoff festival on Sunday, Sept. 7th.

  • End of the season Wednesday, Oct. 29 Spookout Tournament.

  • Regular Practice Nights

    • Monday Nights at Gregg Young Sports Campus 4:45pm-5:30pm.

    • Thursday Nights at McAninch Sports Complex 5:30pm-6:30pm

  • Each night will start with a training session followed by 3v3 small-sided games.

equipment needed

  • Size 3 Soccer Ball

  • Shinguards (Mandatory for all practices and games)

  • Soccer socks - long enough to cover the shinguards

  • Athletic shorts/pants

  • Water bottle

  • Cleats (recommended, but athletic shoes are acceptable)

Program Fees

Fall 2025 fee is $75. This includes an Apex Rec shirt.

MORE PROGRAMMING

  • For more information regarding out Winter programs and additional opportunities throughout the winter months please click the link below.

    WINTER PROGRAMS

  • For more information regarding out Summer programs and additional opportunities through our Player Development Program please click the link below.

    SUMMER PROGRAMS

    PLAYER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

  • For more information regarding out upcoming Summer & Winter leagues please click the link below.

    Summer 5v5 League