WHAT IT’S ALL ABOUT

Soccer Starts at Home® is a revolutionary youth development program based on the studies of world-renowned youth soccer expert Tom Byer and his groundbreaking book, Soccer Starts at Home® which focusses improving Parent engagement and the concepts of ball mastery and skill acquisition. The program is geared toward children ages 2-8, the program uses soccer as its delivery method, while providing benefits well beyond the the sport. After initial pilot programs in Fall of 2019, we have begun to develop strategic partnerships with various school districts and youth organizations to provide the program for more children and families, especially those in under-served areas of our city.
Tom Byer

Tom Byer Featured on HBO

In an HBO Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel, Tom describes how he developed his very unique developmental philosophy with kids.


Before Joining Organized Play

Develop an attitude : “It’s my Ball.” Learn from the start how to PROTECT the ball. Become CONFIDENT from an early age. Find motivation in IMPROVING themselves.
Player

Why the Home?

The Home serves as a safe protected environment where free play can happen. It can be unscheduled as well. Child is always seeking ATTENTION, APPROVAL and PRAISE from a Parent.Creates an EMOTIONALLY charged environment where DEEP LEARNING and LONG TERM MEMORY can be developed.
Playing At Home

Philosophy

  • Get the child to engage early with a small-sized football inside the home.

  • Convince Mom/Dad’s to allow the child to practice indoors with the mini football.

  • Tell Dad/Mom’s that kicking the ball is NOT the first technique to teach to your young child — CONTROLLING the ball is!

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