Love the Ball Soccer programs

Love the Ball Soccer programs offers soccer classes, winter indoor training, goalkeeper training, team training, private and small group training, Mini Kickers, Academy, after school programs, and summer camps. Mini Kickers is a pre-school program with fantasy themes that includes dribbling, shooting, and changing direction. The Academy includes games and drills focused on footwork, enjoyment of the game, and teamwork.

Programs

• Love the Ball Soccer programs — Ages 3-12
• After School Programs — Ages 3-12 · Soccer classes after school; offered through approved third party vendors and school districts.
• Summer Camps — 4-14 yrs · Mon-Fri, 9:00 am-12:00 noon; some camps also 9:00 am-4:00 pm · Week-long summer soccer camps.
• Winter Indoor Training — Ages 3-12
• Goalkeeper Training — Ages 3-12
• Team Training — Ages 3-12
• Private & Small Group Training — Ages 3-12 · 1-on-1 and small group coaching.
• Mini Kickers — 3-5 years old · Pre-school program based around fun fantasy themes; introduces dribbling, shooting and changing direction.
• Academy — 6-10 yrs · Class with games and drills based around footwork, enjoyment of the game and teamwork.
• Small Group Classes with Friends — 4-16 · 1 hour · Outdoor physical education with sports such as soccer, basketball, dodgeball, baseball, ultimate frisbee and flag football.
• Birthday Parties — 1 hour · Soccer parties for up to 15 friends.

At a glance

• Ages: 3–14 years old

About the provider

The programs are led by Coach Oli, also known as Oliver Freeman. Love the Ball soccer programs create a fun and educational environment for children to play soccer, and the organization emphasizes enjoyment, fun, love of the game, coordination, balance, gross motor skills, social interaction, team play, and character development. It is an approved vendor with Alexandria, Arlington, and Fairfax County, serves more than 30 schools across Virginia, DC, and Maryland, and has helped bring soccer to over 1000 kids.

After-school classes can take place at the school location. Small group classes can be at a back yard or park. Coaches have years of experience working with children, pass required background checks, have two years minimum working with children and First Aid training.

Last updated September 21, 2026.