parents
Parents play a vital role in their child’s youth sports experience as no one has a greater impact on their child’s participation and enjoyment of the game. SSC Kids recognizes the challenges parents face and appreciate all contributions made to ensure the success of their child on and off the field. Listed below are several resources that might be helpful to maximize their development.
Have a 3 or 4 year old that qualifies for two Soccer groups?
3-year-olds
Our Lil Tots will be an instructor led clinic focused on introducing our youngest players to the game. There will be fun activities and games to help them learn the basics and love of the game. Our Lil Shots will be the introductory league. They will have a team practice led by volunteer coaches followed by a game against another team. Lil Tots will be perfect for those players who are not quite ready for league play, but want to play and learn. Lil Shots will be perfect for those players who are ready for the introductory league.
4-year-olds
Our Lil Shots is our introductory league. This league will take place 1 day a week on Saturday mornings. They will have a team practice led by volunteer coaches followed by a game against another team. Your 4 year old will also have the option to join our rec league. This league will actually meet 2 times per week. There will be a 1 hour practice during the week and a game on Saturday against another team.
- Why Choose Us
our core values
With more than 25,000 adults playing in our leagues each year, Austin SSC knows firsthand that sports built on fun and community — not just winning — keep people coming back. For 16 years, we’ve seen social connection, inclusive play, and joyful competition create lifelong participants. That’s why our youth programs focus on exploration and positive experiences: when kids are given the chance to try everything, they’re far more likely to carry a love of sport into adulthood.
Inclusion
Every child belongs here — we build welcoming teams where differences are respected, and every player gets a chance to succeed.
Development
Age-appropriate coaching that develops skills, confidence, and good sportsmanship at every stage.
Family Balance
Programs and schedules designed with busy families in mind — sports that fit your life.
Fun
A play-first approach where games and practices prioritize enjoyment, creativity, and teamwork.
Lifelong Enjoyment of the Game
We plant the love of sports early — fostering habits, values, and a lifelong passion for the game.
- Why Choose Us
our core values
With more than 25,000 adults playing in our leagues each year, Austin SSC knows firsthand that sports built on fun and community — not just winning — keep people coming back. For 16 years, we’ve seen social connection, inclusive play, and joyful competition create lifelong participants. That’s why our youth programs focus on exploration and positive experiences: when kids are given the chance to try everything, they’re far more likely to carry a love of sport into adulthood.
Inclusion
Every child belongs here — we build welcoming teams where differences are respected, and every player gets a chance to succeed.
Development
Age-appropriate coaching that develops skills, confidence, and good sportsmanship at every stage.
Family Balance
Programs and schedules designed with busy families in mind — sports that fit your life.
Fun
A play-first approach where games and practices prioritize enjoyment, creativity, and teamwork.
Lifelong Enjoyment of the Game
We plant the love of sports early — fostering habits, values, and a lifelong passion for the game.
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“My daughter never wanted soccer to end! Every Saturday became her favorite day of the week. The coaches were so encouraging, and the focus on fun made her fall in love with the sport. We’re already signed up for the next season!”
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“My daughter never wanted soccer to end! Every Saturday became her favorite day of the week. The coaches were so encouraging, and the focus on fun made her fall in love with the sport. We’re already signed up for the next season!”
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“My daughter never wanted soccer to end! Every Saturday became her favorite day of the week. The coaches were so encouraging, and the focus on fun made her fall in love with the sport. We’re already signed up for the next season!”