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.

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 4:30pm-5:20pm.

    • 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