Soccer for 3-Year-Olds in Farmers Branch: Little Surfers
Soccer for 3-Year-Olds in Farmers Branch: Little Surfers
Your little one kicks everything. Balls, boxes, the couch. You have wondered if there is a soccer class that fits a kid that small, without the pressure.
There is. Here is what Little Surfers looks like, what to bring, what it costs, and how to try it free.
A soccer class built for ages 3 to 5
Little Surfers is a beginner soccer class for ages 3 to 5. Strong runs it with Dallas Surf, so your child gets a real soccer start in a setting made for small kids. The games are short and non-competitive.
What happens in 45 minutes
Class runs Fridays from 9:00 to 9:45am on our indoor turf. Strong runs it with Dallas Surf as short games that build ball control, balance and coordination. Little kids try, miss and try again, and that is the whole point.
- Short, playful games
- Ball control with their feet
- Balance and coordination
- Short, non-competitive games
Why indoor turf works for little kids
Our turf fields are indoors and air-conditioned. That means no Texas heat and no rainouts. The plan you made for the morning actually happens.
Gear: tennis shoes are fine
Skip the cleat shopping. Tennis or turf shoes work, and no shin guards are needed.
- Tennis or turf shoes
- No cleats needed
- No shin guards needed
After class, the rest of the building
Strong is 52,000 square feet of fields, courts, climbing and play under one roof. Active Play opens at 10am, with a toddler area for ages 5 and under and a café with coffee and smoothies for you. As kids grow, soccer keeps going here too, with S.A.S.S. soccer skills training for ages 8 to 17.
- Indoor turf fields and sport courts
- Climbing and obstacle areas
- Toddler area for ages 5 and under
- Café for parents
- Birthday parties and adult classes
Parent questions
Is my 3-year-old ready for soccer?
Little Surfers is a beginner class made for ages 3 to 5, with short, non-competitive games. The free first class is an easy way to see how your child takes to it.
What happens in a class?
It is 45 minutes of short games on indoor turf that work on ball control, balance and coordination.
Do they need cleats?
No. Tennis or turf shoes are fine, and no shin guards are needed.
What does it cost?
Little Surfers is $50 a month, and membership includes a Little Surfers T-shirt.
Can we try it first?
Yes. The first class is free, so you can try it before you join.
