Lil’ Kickers

The Plex, 800 Embedded Way, San Jose, CA 95138

Location of Lil’ Kickers campThe Plex, 800 Embedded Way, San Jose, CA 95138

About

Lil’ Kickers offers soccer classes for children ages 18 months to 9 years. The program includes Bunnies, Thumpers, and Cottontails for parent-child participation, plus Hoppers, Jackrabbits, Big Feet, Micro Classes, and Skills Institute for children who participate in class independently. Classes are 50 minutes long, and enrollment is always open with pro-rated classes. A free trial class is also offered for children ages 18 months to 9 years.

Programs

  • Lil’ Kickers — 18 months to 9 years · Soccer for kids; 50-minute classes; enrollment is always open; classes are pro-rated.
  • Bunnies — 18-24 months · Parent/Child class; parent participation is required; 50 minutes; ratio 12:1 with parents on the field.
  • Thumpers — 2-3 years · Parent/Child class; parent participation is required; 50 minutes; child/coach ratio 12:1 with parents on field.
  • Cottontails — 2.5-3.5 years · Parent/Child class; parent participation is required; 50 minutes; child/coach ratio 12:1 with parents on field.
  • Hoppers — 3-4 years · Beginner class; children participate independently; 50 minutes; child/coach ratio 10:1.
  • Jackrabbits — 3-4 years · Intermediate class; designed to help transition children into non-competitive team play; 50 minutes; child/coach ratio 10:1.
  • Big Feet — 5-6 years · Beginner class; for five- and six-year-olds; 50 minutes; ratio 12:1.
  • Micro Classes — 4/5, 6/7, 8/9 years · Developmental and non-competitive for intermediate players; 50-minute class with 15-20 minutes of instruction and 20-25 minutes of scrimmaging; child/coach ratio 12:1.
  • Skills Institute — 5/6, 7/8, 9-12 years · Soccer development program; players learn and improve technical and tactical soccer skills while tackling key developmental milestones.
  • Lil’ Kickers Free Trial Class — 18 months to 9 years · Trial class at no charge.
  • Enrichment in Motion — Program for before and/or after school, or part of a physical education program.

At a glance

  • Ages: 1–9 years old
  • Current session: San Jose Fall 2026 Session Schedule (Aug 24–Nov 29, 2026)
  • Facility hours: Monday-Friday 4pm-10pm; Saturday-Sunday 8am-10pm

About the provider

Enrollment is always open; classes are pro-rated. Parent participation is required for Bunnies, Thumpers, and Cottontails. Some classes are 50 minutes long. San Jose Fall 2026 notes: no class on Sep 7th and Nov 26th.

What families say

“I love that Lil’ Kickers combines soccer and child development principles. The fun, non-competitive classes are a great way to nurture children’s love for the game while supporting important milestones in their growth & development.” — Aly Wagner, Former Pro Soccer Player, Two-time Olympic Gold Medalist, & Mother of 4

“For the last couple of years we had the Lil’ Kickers Program come in on a Sunday Morning to work with our children and it’s been such an exciting time. When they come in the kids always look forward to it, because the coaches bring an energy and excitement with them and they do such a great job working with our kids. We couldn’t be happier and we look forward to wo” — Matthew Trujillo, Youth Pastor, Family Community Church - San Jose, CA

Last updated September 16, 2026.

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