Darien Soccer Association: U6 - U8 House Soccer

“Our house program is a great introduction to the game of soccer for our youngest players at U6 – U8.

The program is run by JA Elite Soccer Academy and focuses on the individual player development and the enjoyment of the game of soccer – not necessarily on winning games. We believe it is important for our players, parents and coaches to embrace this philosophy.  Our small sided games will encourage an environment of constant play, allowing more opportunities for technical/tactical decision making and constant touches on the ball. Our goal is to make it a positive first experience with soccer and organized sports.

Professional coaches coach the week day practices and will be at the Saturday games to help monitor, support parent coaches and serve as on-site resources for players, parents and referees.

Fall 2025 Schedule*

House Soccer Jamboree, Friday Aug 29th

• First clinics: Week of Sept 2nd
• First game: Saturday, Sept 6th

• Last clinics: Week of Oct 27th
• Last game: Saturday, Nov 1st

U6, 2020 Birth Year

• Girls
  • Clinic: Fri 4:00 – 5:00PM; 5:15 – 6:15PM, Location: TBD
  • Sat Game: 2:45PM
• Boys
  • Clinic: Fri 4:00 – 5:00PM; 5:15 – 6:15PM, Location: TBD
  • Sat Game: 11:00AM

If your school has an early dismissal (2:55pm), your player will most likely be assigned to the earlier practice time slot at 4:00, however this is not guaranteed.

All games are played at Middlesex Middle School – Upper Fields

EQUIPMENT NEEDED:

• Size 3 ball preferred
• Cleats and Shinguards

U7, 2019 Birth Year

• Girls
  • Clinic: Thu 4:00 – 5:00PM; 5:15 – 6:15PM, Location: TBD
  • Sat Game: 8:30AM
• Boys
  • Clinic: Wed 4:00 – 5:00PM; 5:15 – 6:15PM, Location: TBD
  • Sat Game: 12:15PM

If your school has an early dismissal (2:55pm), your player will most likely be assigned to the earlier practice time slot at 4:00, however this is not guaranteed.

All games are played at Middlesex Middle School – Upper Fields

EQUIPMENT NEEDED:

• Size 3 ball preferred
• Cleats and Shinguards

U8, 2018 Birth Year

• Girls
  • Clinic: Tue 4:00 – 5:15PM; 5:15 – 6:30PM, Location: TBD
  • Sat Game: 9:45AM
• Boys
  • Clinic: Mon 4:00 – 5:15PM; 5:15 – 6:30PM, Location: TBD 
  • Sat Game: 1:30PM

If your school has an early dismissal (2:55pm), your player will most likely be assigned to the earlier practice time slot at 4:00, however this is not guaranteed.

All games are played at Middlesex Middle School – Upper Fields

EQUIPMENT NEEDED:

• Size 4 ball preferred
• Cleats and Shinguards