About
Soccer Shots offers Mini (Toddler), Classic (Preschool), and Premier (School-Age) programs for children ages 18 months to 8 years. Mini includes imaginative play, music, and positive encouragement, with parents welcome to join in. Classic uses creative, themed activities to introduce and build on a new soccer skill each week while reinforcing character traits. Premier focuses on ball control, fitness, and team interaction.
Programs
- Mini (Toddler) — Designed for toddlers ages 18 months-3 years · A fun and interactive introduction to soccer; high-energy program with imaginative play, music, and positive encouragement. Parents are welcome to join in.
- Classic (Preschool) — Ages 3 to 5 · Perfect for preschoolers; coaches introduce and build on a new soccer skill each week through creative, themed activities while reinforcing character traits.
- Premier (School-Age) — Ages 5 to 8 · Best suited for school-age children; designed for young athletes ready to take their game to the next level with focus on ball control, fitness, and team interaction.
At a glance
- Ages: 1–8 years old
- General schedule: Programs for children ages 18 months to 8 years. The three core programs are Mini (Toddler), Classic (Preschool), and Premier (School-Age).
About the provider
Soccer Shots was formed in 1997 and began franchising in 2005. In May 2009, Justin Bredeman became the third Soccer Shots partner. The source says there were over 560,000 enrollments in Soccer Shots programming in 2023. It also says Soccer Shots is the #1 Children’s Fitness Franchise in the U.S. and the #1 soccer program for kids in the United States and Canada. Coaches complete comprehensive training, are certified, are routinely evaluated, undergo ongoing training, and complete background checks. The curriculum is expert-designed, developmentally appropriate, and guided by childhood education specialists, professional soccer players, and licensed soccer coaches. Soccer Shots partners with local childcare centers, preschools, elementary schools, and other organizations, and works through partnerships with the U.S. Soccer Foundation, Nike, and other organizations.
A positive, non-competitive environment is emphasized. The source says programs may vary by location and to check local Soccer Shots for class availability. Coaches are routinely evaluated, undergo ongoing training, and complete background checks.
What families say
“Watching my daughter grow, starting in Mini and moving into Classic, has been a blast. She went from holding my hand to walking across Soccer Island to running away from me as soon as she saw her coach. She’s learning soccer skills, taking turns, independence, how to cheer for others, and so much more. I’m so glad we found Soccer Shots!” — Nicole, Kalamazoo, MI
“Our instructor was great. We have signed up for the summer season and can’t wait to start.” — Tony, Phoenix, AZ
“Amazing coaches and program. I have seen so much growth in my daughter over the months she has been with Soccer Shots!” — Brittany, Dallas, Texas
Last updated September 8, 2026.
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