U6 Program

GHSC’s U6 program is for players who are age 4 and 5 by August 1 of the current year. If your child turns 4 after August 1 of the current year, they will be placed into the Tots Program. If a Tots aged player is advanced enough for U6 play (must be determined by the GHSC Director of Coaching), then that player will be eligible to move to the U6 Program.

The U6 Program is often a child’s first encounter with soccer and/or a team sport. As such, GHSC strives to keep the practice and game atmosphere fun for all.  All coaches are provided with training and support from the GHSC Director of Coaching (DOC), to help develop a fun, active, and age appropriate team environment. The DOC will act as a mentor to coaches, providing fun practice activities that build skill and foster enjoyment of the game, with the goal of establishing a positive atmosphere and teaching kids how to be a teammate. GHSC wants all players to be excited about going to practices and games.

Teams will be formed by July, and practices may begin on August 1st. Coaches will contact Parents by mid-July. U6 teams typically practice twice a week for 30-45 minutes until school starts. After school begins, Coaches may decide to reduce the number of practices per week. Games begin September 7th and are ONLY Saturdays mornings or afternoons. Last games are on November 16th.

GHSC has adopted the Small-Sided Games Format. The Small-Sided format is designed to increase the number of touches each player has with the ball, while promoting an active, engaged, fun soccer experience. Small-Sided games keep players involved by limiting the number of players on the field (GHSC utilizing the 3v3 format), and playing on a much smaller field, with limited play stoppages. The format is designed to teach the basics of soccer in a non-competitive environment. U6 is a cooperative program, GHSC expects ALL coaches to do their best to ensure that all players, not just those on their team, have a positive experience.

Game Format

Teams play two concurrent 3v3 games on two small fields, playing three players at a time on each field.  Each game is divided into 4 quarters, 8-minutes each quarter, with a 3-minute break in between each quarter. There are no goalies in U6 play, and score is not kept.

GHSC provides a U6 Program shirt for all players. Please do not purchase a full uniform kit for your U6 player. We are looking forward to seeing your U6 player on the field!

ALL games are played at:

Portuguese Park located at 7350 Durfee Way, Sacramento CA 95831

2024 U6 Schedule: Coaches have been sent the schedule

U6 Playing Rules: CLICK HERE

Portuguese Park Field Layout: CLICK HERE