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ELITE JUNIORS SOCCER CLASSES
Elite Juniors is a confidence-building program designed to help kids ages 5-6 develop new skills, learn how to be part of a team, and begin playing in real soccer games.
Parents often tell us the biggest change they see in their child is their confidence, motivation, and excitement. They start looking forward to practice each week, feel like they belong, and become more comfortable playing games.
Elite Juniors is a unique program where kids work on developing new skills during weekly classes, then apply what they’ve learned in Saturday 3v3 games. We’ve found that this structure helps kids stay engaged, build confidence, and enjoy the game!
How the Elite Junior Program Works
Every class is fun and engaging, designed to keep kids active and learning through play. Each week we learn new skills while getting lots of touches on the ball. Many families use Elite Juniors as a stepping stone into recreational or club soccer, to support their kids in building the skills and confidence they need to enjoy the game when they begin playing on a team.
Ball Control
Dribbling & Passing
Spatial Awareness
Teamwork Skills
One-Ball Scrimmages
Weekly Classes
Soccer Classes for Ages 5 – 6
AGES
5 – 6
- 45-minute class
- 45-minute scrimmage
- 10-week session
- $349/session
- Weekly 45-minute class
- Weekly 45-minutes 3v3 game on Saturdays!
- Perfect for kids who want to play “real soccer” with one ball
- Led by Locker Soccer certified coaches
Why Parents Love The Elite Juniors Program
” We enrolled our son in Locker Soccer’s Elite Juniors program and quickly recognized the exceptional standard of training. The coaching staff is outstanding – highly knowledgeable, intentional, and deeply committed to each player’s development. Every session is thoughtfully structured, with new concepts and lots of touches on the ball. Our son especially loved the opportunity for gameplay on the weekends. It became clear to us through the Elite Juniors program that Locker Soccer is not just a program, but the right long-term home for our son as he grows into competitive play. We feel incredibly fortunate to have such a strong development program here in Central Ohio.”
— Sarah Kaechele“Every parent wishes to see their child thriving – happy, full of excitement, and successful. As parents, we sign up our children for sports and activities with the hope that they will enjoy themselves, learn new skills and gain confidence. I can truthfully speak on both mine and my husband’s behalf when I say that is what the Locker Soccer Elite Juniors program has provided for our son. There has been such a change in his motivation as well, which shows that he has truly gained the confidence to test his skills against other players. In the beginning when I would ask how practice was for him, his answer was simply “It was good.” Now, months later, his answer has evolved into full reenactments and play-by-plays. We love to see it, and we love Locker Soccer for always putting fun first for the players. The patience and dedication the coaches and Steve have toward helping our children grow into thoughtful yet skillful competitive players is unlike any other league you will find.”
— Dr. Mais Khourdaji, PhD | Educational & Child Psychologist
Player Development Pathway
At Locker Soccer Academy, our programs are intentionally designed to guide players through each stage of development so they can continue growing their skills while maintaining a love for the game.
For families interested in pursuing club soccer, the Elite Juniors program provides the foundation needed to prepare players for that next step. As players grow and become more confident on the ball, they can continue progressing through the Locker Soccer development pathway:
U8+
Locker Elite
Club Team
For many families, the Elite Juniors program serves as a precursor to our Club Team program, preparing children for team play at the under 8 (U8) level and beyond.
Ages 7 – 12
School of Excellence
Designed for players who want to continue improving their technical skills and understanding of the game. Sessions focus on ball mastery, spatial awareness, decision-making, and speed of play through structured training and dynamic small-sided games.
Ages 8+
The Performance Lab
Our technology-driven training designed to maximize repetitions and accelerate technical skill development for players looking to gain a competitive edge playing either at a Club or Recreational soccer level.
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Soccer Classes for Kids Ages 5 – 6 in Columbus, Ohio
Locker Soccer Academy is located in Powell, Ohio and offers youth soccer training programs for children throughout the Columbus area.
Our Elite Juniors program is designed for players ages 5–6 who are ready to begin learning how soccer is played while continuing to build confidence and technical skills.Families searching for soccer training for 5 year olds, soccer for 6 year olds in Columbus choose Locker Soccer Academy because our programs focus on development, enjoyment, and long-term growth.
For more than 20 years, Locker Soccer Academy has helped young athletes across Central Ohio build confidence and develop their soccer skills. During that time, over 50,000 children have participated in our programs, making Locker Soccer one of the most trusted youth soccer development environments in the Columbus community.
Families from Powell, Dublin, Worthington, and across Columbus choose Locker Soccer Academy because our programs are designed around how young players actually learn — through repetition, structured training, and positive coaching.