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Soccer Shots Portland, OR is a children's soccer program that offers Mini (Toddler) Soccer, Classic (Preschool) soccer, and Premier (School Age) soccer. The Mini program introduces children to fundamental soccer principles such as using feet, dribbling, and basic rules through songs, fun games, and positive reinforcement. The Classic program uses creative and imaginative games and highlights a positive character trait each session such as respect, teamwork, and appreciation, while the Premier program utilizes a curriculum that builds on skills and introduces competitive play with fun games and team competitions.
• Ages: 18 months–8 years old
Soccer Shots Portland, OR offers three core programs (Mini, Classic, Premier) that each teach the right skills at the right age and focus on building character, skills, and confidence while having fun. Mini (Toddler) Soccer for ages 18 months to 3 years old develops coordination, skills, and confidence through imaginative play. Classic (Preschool) for ages 3–5 years old builds soccer skills, teamwork, and character through themed, interactive play. Premier (School Age) for ages 5–8 years old strengthens individual skills and team play through fun, game-like challenges.
Soccer Shots coaches are fully-trained and must complete a comprehensive training program to receive certification. All coaches are trained in the use of developmentally appropriate techniques, 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. The local leadership team includes Coach Amy (Director of Coaching/Coach), Coach Ash (Director of Operations/Coach), Coach Brendan (Manager of Development/Coach), Coach Braydon (Coach), Coach Chris (Coach), CaSaundra Garber (Director of Business Operations), Coach Joel (Owner/Coach), Coach Mitchell (Executive Director/Coach), Coach M (Trainer/Coach), Coach Bailey (Coach), and Coach Edwin (Coach).
Soccer Shots describes its mission as aiming to positively impact children’s lives as the premier children’s soccer experience. The program is created under the guidance of childhood education specialists, professional soccer players, and experienced and licensed soccer coaches, and offers an expert-designed curriculum that is age-appropriate and aligns with early childhood education standards. Soccer Shots programs are committed to providing safe, positive experiences through the game of soccer and aim to build character, skills, and confidence while also having fun.
Soccer Shots was formed in 1997 and began franchising in 2005. In May of 2009, Justin Bredeman became the third Soccer Shots partner, and there were over 560,000 enrollments in Soccer Shots programming in 2023. Each Soccer Shots franchise is individually owned and operated, and Soccer Shots Franchising, LLC is based in central Pennsylvania, just east of Harrisburg. Soccer Shots is offered in over 43 states and two provinces across the U.S. and Canada and is described as the #1 soccer program for kids in the United States and Canada.
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. Soccer Shots partners with local childcare centers, preschools, elementary schools, and many more organizations to bring the game of soccer to more children across North America and proactively communicates cancellations due to weather or other circumstances.
Parent testimonials from other locations describe their experiences with Soccer Shots. One parent from Kalamazoo, MI, shared that their child moved from Mini into Classic and mentioned learning soccer skills, taking turns, independence, and how to cheer for others. Other parents from Phoenix, AZ; Dallas, Texas; and San Diego, CA, commented on their instructors, coaches, organization, and their children’s growth and engagement in the program.
Last updated June 29, 2026.
• Ages: 18 months–8 years old
Soccer Shots Portland, OR offers three core programs (Mini, Classic, Premier) that each teach the right skills at the right age and focus on building character, skills, and confidence while having fun. Mini (Toddler) Soccer for ages 18 months to 3 years old develops coordination, skills, and confidence through imaginative play. Classic (Preschool) for ages 3–5 years old builds soccer skills, teamwork, and character through themed, interactive play. Premier (School Age) for ages 5–8 years old strengthens individual skills and team play through fun, game-like challenges.
Soccer Shots coaches are fully-trained and must complete a comprehensive training program to receive certification. All coaches are trained in the use of developmentally appropriate techniques, 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. The local leadership team includes Coach Amy (Director of Coaching/Coach), Coach Ash (Director of Operations/Coach), Coach Brendan (Manager of Development/Coach), Coach Braydon (Coach), Coach Chris (Coach), CaSaundra Garber (Director of Business Operations), Coach Joel (Owner/Coach), Coach Mitchell (Executive Director/Coach), Coach M (Trainer/Coach), Coach Bailey (Coach), and Coach Edwin (Coach).
Soccer Shots describes its mission as aiming to positively impact children’s lives as the premier children’s soccer experience. The program is created under the guidance of childhood education specialists, professional soccer players, and experienced and licensed soccer coaches, and offers an expert-designed curriculum that is age-appropriate and aligns with early childhood education standards. Soccer Shots programs are committed to providing safe, positive experiences through the game of soccer and aim to build character, skills, and confidence while also having fun.
Soccer Shots was formed in 1997 and began franchising in 2005. In May of 2009, Justin Bredeman became the third Soccer Shots partner, and there were over 560,000 enrollments in Soccer Shots programming in 2023. Each Soccer Shots franchise is individually owned and operated, and Soccer Shots Franchising, LLC is based in central Pennsylvania, just east of Harrisburg. Soccer Shots is offered in over 43 states and two provinces across the U.S. and Canada and is described as the #1 soccer program for kids in the United States and Canada.
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. Soccer Shots partners with local childcare centers, preschools, elementary schools, and many more organizations to bring the game of soccer to more children across North America and proactively communicates cancellations due to weather or other circumstances.
Parent testimonials from other locations describe their experiences with Soccer Shots. One parent from Kalamazoo, MI, shared that their child moved from Mini into Classic and mentioned learning soccer skills, taking turns, independence, and how to cheer for others. Other parents from Phoenix, AZ; Dallas, Texas; and San Diego, CA, commented on their instructors, coaches, organization, and their children’s growth and engagement in the program.
Last updated June 29, 2026.
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