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Legacy Development Program - Fall 2023

Fall 2023 DATES AND INFORMATION
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Ages:
U5 - U12 (4 1/2 to 11 years old)
We follow the US Youth Soccer Player Development guidelines and run sessions by birth year. This helps to ensure fair play and an enjoyable playing environment. Due to registration numbers, some age groups will practice & play together but coaches remain focused on ensuring a fun & safe environment for all players regardless of size or age.
** 2018/2019 birth years- The program for our youngest members is a 1 day/week program on Saturdays-only. Based upon US Youth Soccer guidelines one day/week is the recommended amount of soccer training for these young age groups.

Fall 2023 Dates:
SATURDAYS (Skips Columbus Day Weekend)
September 9, 16, 23 (canceled), 30
October 14, 21, 28
November 4, 11

TUESDAYS (Skips Halloween)
September 12, 19, 26 
(canceled)
October 3, 10, 17, 24
November 7, 14

THURSDAYS
September 14, 21, 28
October 5, 12, 19, 26November 2

FRIDAYS
September 15, 22, 29
October 6, 13, 20, 27
November 3

Location:
All sessions are held at  Mountain Park Turf Fields & Grass Field 1 (2018/19)
Address: 
10 Mountain Rd Basking Ridge, NJ 07920

Program Pricing:
We offer 1 day/week (Saturdays only) and 2 days/week (choose one of 2 weekday options and Saturday).
1 day/week        $200 ($145 for 2018 & 2019 birth years)
2 days/week      $275

Fall 2023 Schedule

Birth Year

Weekday Session

Saturday Session

2019

N/A

Boys 10-11am
Girls 10-11am

2018




N/A


Boys 9-10am
Girls 10-11am

2017

Tuesday or Friday
4.30-5.30pm

11.15am-12.15pm

2016

Tuesday or Friday
4.30-5.30pm

Boys 12.15pm-1.15pm

Girls 11:15am-12:15pm

2015

Tuesday or Friday
4.30-5.30pm

12.15pm-1.15pm

2014

Thursday
4.30-5.30pm
or Friday
5.30-6.30pm

1.15pm-2.15pm

2013

Thursday
4.30-5.30pm
or Friday
5.30-6.30pm

1.15pm-2.15pm

2012

Thursday
4.30-5.30pm
or Friday
5.30-6.30pm

1.15pm-2.15pm

 

 

 


Pre-Season Schedule Information:
Please register based upon desired program days, birth year and gender. Sessions are scheduled based on number of players that register per each age & gender group. Reminder that all sessions are 1-hour long.

Waitlist:
Registrations received after sessions have filled will be placed on our waitlist. You will be notified via email if you are accepted into the program. You will not be charged until you are moved off the waitlist.

Uniform Kit:
Participants are provided with a game jersey at the start of the program. Shorts and soccer socks are not provided, any comfortable clothing is acceptable. Soccer socks & shin guards are required. Soccer cleats are not required, however they are the only type of cleats permitted. Sneakers are also acceptable.

Practice/Game Readiness:
Players: Dress in comfortable clothing as denoted above. All players must bring their own soccer ball and a drink to each session. Goals, cones, nets, etc. are provided.  
Parents: Outdoor folding chairs, blankets, etc. are allowed. Parents may encourage all players, but please refrain from "coaching" your child from the sidelines.

Soccer Ball Size:
Ages 4-7 Size 3 (Junior)
Ages 8-12 Size 4 (Youth)
Ages 13+ Size 5 (Adult)

TeamSnap:
We use the TeamSnap App to facilitate communications, scheduling, player attendance, etc. Information on how to subscribe to the free App and your child's TeamSnap page will be emailed to you prior to the season. (Be on the lookout for this information, it can sometimes get lost in your Spam folder.)

Schedule Updates/Weather Cancellations:
Any schedule updates and/or cancellations will be communicated through TeamSnap, and we will send out an email/alert to all registered players. Please be aware that we can and do practice and play in the rain if it isn't too heavy. We actively monitor weather and field conditions to ensure player safety.  Always assume that sessions are proceeding as scheduled unless a cancellation is explicitly communicated. Please reference TeamSnap for any schedule changes.

Coaching:
All sessions are run by Legacy Development Program Director Mark Dutton and Legacy staff coaches.

Weekday vs. Saturday Overview:

Weekday sessions are designed as practice days for players to work on individual skills, technique, footwork, ball handling, scoring, etc. Saturday sessions are designed for players to apply learned skills within a game-like situation.

First-Time Soccer Parents?
We recommend you read this wonderful article on US Youth Soccer. It will give you a good introduction as to what to expect as a new soccer parent - on and off the field. It contains good training material for all soccer / youth sports parents:
https://www.usyouthsoccer.org/what-parents-can-expect-from-their-first-soccer-experience/

Legacy Development Program Contacts:
Legacy Development Program Director: Mark Dutton
Legacy Development Program Administrator:
Mike Williams (for all program questions)

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