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Lil’ Kickers and Skills Institute at East Bay Sports – San Ramon offers soccer classes that use creative games and small-sided play. Classes are led by high-energy coaches and follow a tailored curriculum rooted in child development theory. The program includes both Lil’ Kickers classes and the Skills Institute, which focuses on fundamental soccer skills in a weekly format.
• Ages: 18 months–12 years old
• Schedule: Classes meet weekly for 50 minutes
Lil’ Kickers started in 1999 and is a national franchise with more than 130 locations in 29 states and provinces, with a total enrollment of over 2,800,000 kids and growing. Nationwide, Lil’ Kickers has been a source of fun and individual growth for over 2,000,000 kids. The program offers children ages 18 months to 9 years the chance to learn soccer skills, with classes that include learning colors and counting along with soccer skills. Classes are described as fast-paced and engaging, with a small player-to-coach ratio and age-appropriate instruction. The Skills Institute is specially designed for kids ages 5–12 years old who love the game and want to improve their skills, with a focus on technical, tactical, physical, and social skills through small-sided games that provide more touches on the ball. Each facility operating a Lil’ Kickers program goes through rigorous training, and the curriculum is rooted in renowned child development theories. Registration is always open, and families can try a class for free.
At Lil’ Kickers, the stated mission is to help children grow and thrive while having a blast. The program states that it helps develop a child’s social, emotional, and cognitive skills while providing physical exercise, and that it develops players who are good sports and good teammates on and off the soccer field.
Parents have shared that their children enjoy the program and look forward to classes. One parent said, “My son has enjoyed this program more than any other he has been in, and he’s played A LOT!” Another parent noted that their children “LOVE the imaginative games that are teaching soccer skills without them realizing it” and that it was “perfect for their age.” A third parent shared that all three of their kids have been in Lil’ Kickers “because they love it” and because they could see their children “growing in skill and confidence.”
Last updated March 17, 2026.
• Ages: 18 months–12 years old
• Schedule: Classes meet weekly for 50 minutes
Lil’ Kickers started in 1999 and is a national franchise with more than 130 locations in 29 states and provinces, with a total enrollment of over 2,800,000 kids and growing. Nationwide, Lil’ Kickers has been a source of fun and individual growth for over 2,000,000 kids. The program offers children ages 18 months to 9 years the chance to learn soccer skills, with classes that include learning colors and counting along with soccer skills. Classes are described as fast-paced and engaging, with a small player-to-coach ratio and age-appropriate instruction. The Skills Institute is specially designed for kids ages 5–12 years old who love the game and want to improve their skills, with a focus on technical, tactical, physical, and social skills through small-sided games that provide more touches on the ball. Each facility operating a Lil’ Kickers program goes through rigorous training, and the curriculum is rooted in renowned child development theories. Registration is always open, and families can try a class for free.
At Lil’ Kickers, the stated mission is to help children grow and thrive while having a blast. The program states that it helps develop a child’s social, emotional, and cognitive skills while providing physical exercise, and that it develops players who are good sports and good teammates on and off the soccer field.
Parents have shared that their children enjoy the program and look forward to classes. One parent said, “My son has enjoyed this program more than any other he has been in, and he’s played A LOT!” Another parent noted that their children “LOVE the imaginative games that are teaching soccer skills without them realizing it” and that it was “perfect for their age.” A third parent shared that all three of their kids have been in Lil’ Kickers “because they love it” and because they could see their children “growing in skill and confidence.”
Last updated March 17, 2026.
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