5U - 10U
First Skills
What is First Skills?
Echo’s First Skills Program is a co-ed Rec+ soccer program for ages 5-10. First Skills players learn the game of soccer through playing games with an option for professional Coerver instruction, all while having a great time.
New 10U Division
Designed to ease the transition into travel play, our new 10U division allows older players to experience Rec+ play. 10U players may bridge to travel soccer by joining Echo's travel academy teams for games and training.
Program Goals
*Make the game fun to practice and play
*Provide a safe & educational experience
*Teach good sportsmanship and respect
*Value character and performance
*Develop skilled, confident, creative players
First Skills Info
First Skills is a pre-academy Recreational Plus soccer program aimed at introducing the fun of playing soccer to kids ages 5-10.
The program features Coerver skills training with experienced trainers and weekly small-sided games where the kids can apply their skills and creativity simply by playing the game.
And weekday games mean you can keep your entire weekend free for other important things!
First Skills Fall 2024
Ages: 5-10, co-ed
Dates: September 9-October 21
Format: Weekly Coerver training and one game per week with paid coaches and officials.
Times: Coerver training will be on Mondays. Games will be on Friday evenings.
Price: $150 for 6 week program that includes weekly Coerver training and game
Includes: 6 games, a game shirt, paid coaches, paid officials, and a dedicated First Skills Director.
Location: Echo First Skills Fields
Enrollment is limited and players may be wait-listed. Registration deadline August 26 with a $15 late fee after deadline. Have questions? Scroll down to our FAQs or contact us.
Echo Pathway
When your child is ready to graduate from the First Skills program, the next step in his or her progression is to join Echo's academy.
Echo's Academy is the entry into its travel soccer pathway for kids ages 8-10.
Our new First Skills 10U division bridges the gap between Rec+ and travel for those players who are not quite ready for travel. At the 10U age group, players can continue playing in the First Skills program while also getting some game and training experience with our academy teams.
For more information about the Academy program, please visit our Academy page.