KICKSTARTERS SOCCER

OVERVIEW

Fun Program For Parents And Young Kids

Current sessions available for children born between January 1, 2022 through July 31, 2023.


SRFC Soccer KickSTARters is a fun parent/child soccer learning program for toddlers and pre-k children ages 18 months to 39 months. It's an introduction to soccer that emphasizes gross motor skills, listening skills, basic soccer ball skills, and a sportsmanship curriculum. Parents/Guardians are required to be on the field each week and participate in the class with their child.


The word S.T.A.R. is an acronym that represents:

  • Sportsmanship
  • Teamwork
  • Attitude
  • Respect

The weekly classes will be led by the club's Youth Development Director, Dragan Hinic. will lead you and your child through games and activities that will teach body movement (locomotor movement), fine motor skills, spatial awareness, manipulation of objects such as soccer balls, and work on following instructions. Although our overall theme is soccer, the greater emphasis is placed on controlling our body and how it interacts with the environment around us. 


Class sizes are limited as we are prioritizing individual support to help develop our youngest athletes as they grow into soccer, school and life STARs. 


Use the register button to learn more about pricing, location, and dates for available sessions.  The first fall session will begin on Wednesday, August 20, and the second session will begin on Wednesday, October 1.

Meet Coach Dragan Hinic

KickSTARter classes are led by the dynamic coach, Dragan Hinic, San Ramon FC's Youth Development Director.  


Coach Dragan has  Physical Education (PE) teaching credentials. 


He has a degree in Health and Exercise Science and a Masters degree in Education. Dragan has also completed many hours of coursework and coaching curriculum and received multiple coaching licenses from both the US Soccer Federation and United Soccer Coaches Association.


He brings his talents and expertise to the KickSTARter classes to help your kids have fun, build confidence, and learn through play. 

Answers To Frequently Asked Questions

Below are answers to some commonly asked questions.  

  • Classes are held weekly on same day of the week and same time of the day.
  • Each class is 40 minutes long.
  • Class t-shirts are provided to players and guardians and need to be worn to class.
  • For each class, wear the class t-shirt, wear shoes or cleats (no sandals please), and bring water to drink.
  • A parent or guardian must participate in the class with the player.  It is mandatory.

Contact Staff With Questions

San Ramon FC's staff are happy to answer your questions.  


Please use the button below to send an email to Shaun Collins, the club's Program Director for the KickSTARters Program.