U7/8 Program
We are thrilled to announce the beginning of a new, fun, enriching U7/8 Program! Beginning in
2025, our U7/8 Program will be in-house. This will allow us to provide coaches and players with
professional level support in all facets of the game. Our mission is to nurture a love for the
game, improve skills and provide opportunities for personal development. This program is
holistic in that we believe while kids are building their soccer skills and experiencing the joy of
the sport, they are also gaining confidence, making new friends and learning lifelong values
such as teamwork, respect and resilience. We will provide a high-quality, well-organized soccer
experience in an enjoyable, inclusive environment. We can’t wait to get started and watch our
players grow and thrive on and off the field!
Format
Teams will still be formed, and we will continue to rely on our wonderful volunteer
coaches. We will also continue the longstanding GHSC tradition of honoring (to the best of our
ability) friend and coach requests. Teams will be formed by the end of June, and parents will receive an email containing team placement and coach contact information.
The season will begin and end early to take full advantage of daylight and maximize play time.
Practices will begin July 6th and games begin August 22nd. There is a break for Labor Day Weekend (September 5th) and games resume on September 12th. The last games are played on October 31st.
Our professional staff will create a standardized curriculum, designed to maximize skill
development, enjoyment and player/coach confidence. They will be at the field to provide direction and support to coaches/teams for the first practice session of the week and the coaches will run the second practice of the week on their own, following the guidance and training plans from our professional staff. Our staff will also provide pre-season orientation and training, as well as season-long mentoring and availability for questions.
All games will be on Saturdays. We’ll work together to make game days fun with equitable competition. We are dedicated to providing a game day environment that is enjoyable for everyone.
2026 Schedule: COMING IN AUGUST
GHSC U7/8 Program Pre-Game Check List: CLICK HERE
GHSC U7/8 Program Playing Rules: CLICK HERE
Garcia Bend Field 2 – U7/8 Game Field Diagram
Diagram Notes – Red lines denote areas for players and coaches only. NO spectators please.
Charter Pointe Park – U7/8 Game Field Diagram
Diagram Notes – Red lines denote areas for players and coaches only. NO spectators please.
