About
Soccer Shots is a soccer program where children take part in soccer activities on a themed play area called Soccer Island. The program uses a developmentally appropriate curriculum that places an emphasis on character development and skill building, and it is created under the guidance of childhood education specialists, professional soccer players, and experienced and licensed soccer coaches. Program types include MINI (Toddler), CLASSIC (Preschool), and PREMIER (School-Age), each using specific soccer activities such as dribbling, passing, and shooting through games and structured play.
• Ages: 18 months–8 years old
Soccer Shots was formed in 1997 and began franchising in 2005, opening its first four franchises in Ohio, Delaware, Florida, and Pennsylvania. From its beginnings, it has grown to over 300 territories across 43 states and 2 Canadian provinces, with over 560,000 enrollments in 2023. Soccer Shots Franchising, LLC is based in central Pennsylvania, just east of Harrisburg. The founding partners are Jeremy Sorzano and Jason Webb, and in May of 2009, Justin Bredeman became the third partner.
Every Soccer Shots coach must complete a comprehensive training program to receive certification, and all coaches are trained in the use of developmentally appropriate techniques. Coaches are routinely evaluated, undergo ongoing training, and are selected based on both their ability to coach soccer and their ability to engage and inspire children. Programs are age-appropriate and taught by fully trained coaches, and Soccer Shots proactively communicates cancellations due to weather or other circumstances.
MINI introduces children to fundamental soccer principles such as using feet, dribbling, and basic rules through songs, fun games, and positive reinforcement. CLASSIC uses creative and imaginative games, focuses on basic soccer skills like dribbling, passing, and shooting, and highlights a positive character trait each session such as respect, teamwork, and appreciation. PREMIER is an advanced program for school-aged children that builds on skills and introduces competitive play with fun games and team competitions. Soccer Shots constantly re-evaluates and updates its curriculum to stay current with childhood education standards.
Soccer Shots states its mission as aiming to positively impact children’s lives as the premier children’s soccer experience. Soccer Shots is consistently recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine as the #1 Children’s Fitness Franchise in the U.S. Through partnerships with the U.S. Soccer Foundation, Nike, and other organizations, Soccer Shots aims to impact children and communities across the U.S. and the world.
Parents have shared feedback such as a child progressing from holding a parent’s hand to running to the coach on Soccer Island and learning soccer skills, taking turns, independence, and how to cheer for others. Other parents have described the coaches and program as amazing, noted how organized the program was compared with a different program, and mentioned that Soccer Shots did an effective job of keeping children engaged. Several parents have also commented on seeing growth in their children over the months they have been with Soccer Shots and looking forward to future seasons.
Last updated June 14, 2026.
• Ages: 18 months–8 years old
Soccer Shots was formed in 1997 and began franchising in 2005, opening its first four franchises in Ohio, Delaware, Florida, and Pennsylvania. From its beginnings, it has grown to over 300 territories across 43 states and 2 Canadian provinces, with over 560,000 enrollments in 2023. Soccer Shots Franchising, LLC is based in central Pennsylvania, just east of Harrisburg. The founding partners are Jeremy Sorzano and Jason Webb, and in May of 2009, Justin Bredeman became the third partner.
Every Soccer Shots coach must complete a comprehensive training program to receive certification, and all coaches are trained in the use of developmentally appropriate techniques. Coaches are routinely evaluated, undergo ongoing training, and are selected based on both their ability to coach soccer and their ability to engage and inspire children. Programs are age-appropriate and taught by fully trained coaches, and Soccer Shots proactively communicates cancellations due to weather or other circumstances.
MINI introduces children to fundamental soccer principles such as using feet, dribbling, and basic rules through songs, fun games, and positive reinforcement. CLASSIC uses creative and imaginative games, focuses on basic soccer skills like dribbling, passing, and shooting, and highlights a positive character trait each session such as respect, teamwork, and appreciation. PREMIER is an advanced program for school-aged children that builds on skills and introduces competitive play with fun games and team competitions. Soccer Shots constantly re-evaluates and updates its curriculum to stay current with childhood education standards.
Soccer Shots states its mission as aiming to positively impact children’s lives as the premier children’s soccer experience. Soccer Shots is consistently recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine as the #1 Children’s Fitness Franchise in the U.S. Through partnerships with the U.S. Soccer Foundation, Nike, and other organizations, Soccer Shots aims to impact children and communities across the U.S. and the world.
Parents have shared feedback such as a child progressing from holding a parent’s hand to running to the coach on Soccer Island and learning soccer skills, taking turns, independence, and how to cheer for others. Other parents have described the coaches and program as amazing, noted how organized the program was compared with a different program, and mentioned that Soccer Shots did an effective job of keeping children engaged. Several parents have also commented on seeing growth in their children over the months they have been with Soccer Shots and looking forward to future seasons.
Last updated June 14, 2026.
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