School Programs
About
Kings Hammer Little Lions is a program offered for new and beginner players to introduce kids to the game of soccer. Led by KH Staff, each session is held at your child’s pre-school or elementary school over six or eight weeks. Using soccer as a tool to help kids reach various physical and cognitive development milestones, the program also promotes self-confidence and fosters the love of the game.
Pre-School & Elementary School Program
Kings Hammer provides all equipment. If children want to practice at home, consider purchasing a size 1 skills ball or a size 3 soccer ball for these ages.
For more information or to get Little Lions at your pre-school or elementary school provider please contact Jon Pickup at jpickup@kingshammer.com
Pre-School Program
Offered for kids, ages 3-5, who have not started kindergarten. The program includes gross motor skill development and ball mastery.
Elementary School Programs
Offered for elementary school kids, ages 5-7. The program includes ball mastery, passing and receiving, ball striking, speed and agility with and without the ball, and 1v1 play.
FAQs
What can I expect from Little Lions?
Each seasonal program consists of six-to-eight sessions run by our professional staff. We will provide all equipment, and each child will receive a t-shirt upon completion of the program. We will also communicate with families throughout each program (e.g., what are we learning, schedule changes, etc.) so you don’t have to.
What are the benefits of Little Lions?
We are passionate about soccer and the impact it can have on young lives. Soccer, like other sports or forms of physical activity, can have numerous life-long benefits to health and wellness. For children, soccer can be used as a tool to develop physical skills (e.g., gross motor skills like running, jumping, balance; perceptual-motor skills like eye-foot coordination, eye tracking; soccer-specific skills like dribbling, passing, ball striking), cognitive skills (e.g., language, executive functioning skills like working memory, planning, attention), and social-emotional skills (e.g., self-confidence, sharing and playing with others, understanding rules).
How do families provide feedback about the program?
Your feedback is important to us as it helps us provide a positive experience and better serve your school community! Please communicate all feedback to Jon.
Facility Directors
Little Lions is an enrichment program that works with preschools and elementary school programs to provide children with an opportunity to develop physical, mental, and social-emotional skills in a fun and safe environment – your own facility!
Interested in taking the next step?
Contact Jon to schedule your free introductory session and schedule one or more seasonal program(s) (e.g., spring, summer, fall, winter).
How do children register for Little Lions?
Schools have the option to utilize Kings Hammer’s registration platform or a registration platform of their choosing.
For the 2024/2025 season, Kings Hammer will follow US Youth Soccer guidelines and will organize its teams by birth year. Interested players must register based on their birth year.
Cost/Fees
Costs vary by location
What to Bring
Kings Hammer provides all equipment. If children want to practice at home, consider purchasing a size 1 skills ball or a size 3 soccer ball for these ages.