Soccer Skills Training For Kids

Soccer Skills Training For Kids

Technical Soccer Skills Clinics & Camps

Skills Institute is a soccer program designed for kids aged 5-12 to improve their technical abilities, regardless of their current skill level. Our program provides a fast-paced, engaging environment with more ball touches and individualized coaching than a typical team practice. This approach helps players build confidence and advance at their own pace. 

With our proven curriculum and coaches trained in child development, each session is customized to fit your child’s needs. Whether your child is mastering the basics, refining advanced techniques, or looking for more game experience, we have a class level suited for everyone. 

Skills Institute is available year-round at six convenient locations across Seattle and Eastside areas. Try a free 50-minute class or join one of our camps today!

Multiple Program Locations in the Seattle area

Finding a soccer skills clinic or camp near you has never been easier! Regardless of where you live, we have a convenient option to fit your busy lifestyle and save you valuable time. Click on the cities below to learn more about those locations on our Register page.

Year-Round Locations:
Issaquah • Magnuson • Mercer Island • Mill Creek • Redmond • SODO

What makes Skills Institute better than other technical soccer coaching for kids?

Soccer training should be more than just developing players—it’s about developing well-rounded kids who love the game. Unlike traditional programs, we emphasize skill-building and personal growth, giving every child the tools to succeed on and off the field.

Personalized Attention
Our program is tailored to meet kids where they are based on their physical and developmental stages. This individualized approach supports their growth as players and people, laying the groundwork for a lifelong love of soccer.

Higher Possession and Fast-Paced Classes
Skills Institute offers fast-paced classes with more ball touches than traditional outdoor practices or clinics. This hands-on approach accelerates skill development, helping kids build confidence and prepare for future success in recreational and club leagues.

Focus on the Child First
Learning should be fun! Our classes are designed to engage children in a positive environment, making it easier for them to stay motivated and confident as they learn. With a low coach-to-player ratio, every child gets the soccer coaching they need to grow. 

Three Program Levels to Choose From

Each level of our weekly soccer clinic is designed to tackle different skills and milestones, ensuring every child progresses at their own pace. Whether your child is a beginner or ready to try advanced techniques, Skills Institute has the perfect class for them.

5/6, 7/8, 9 – 12 Years

  • Players may have some soccer experience from recreational teams, school, or Lil’ Kickers. Some players, especially those aged 9-12, may have no prior experience.
  • All participants usually have a basic understanding of how soccer games work and show a strong desire to learn more about how to play soccer.
  • Players will benefit from focused instruction to improve their fundamental skills, such as dribbling under control, passing accurately, and attacking with numbers
  • Players learn to follow multi-step directions and stay engaged for the full class duration.

5/6, 7/8, 9 – 12 Years

  • Most players have prior experience in a Skills Institute Level 1 class. Some players are new to Skills Institute but have played on a soccer team.
  • Players have a solid foundation of dribbling and passing and are ready to work on more advanced ball control, shooting, and attacking progressions.
  • Level 2 players work well with teammates. They show readiness to accept challenges and are eager to be coached.

7/8, 9 – 12 Years

  • All participants must have prior experience in a Skills Institute Level 2 class or have been invited to join a Level 3 class.
  • Level 3 players consistently use proper dribbling, passing, and shooting techniques.
  • Players work hard to keep possession and quickly retake possession if they lose the ball.
  • Players learn to make strategic decisions, communicate effectively, and show an increased Soccer IQ.

Skills Institute Soccer Camp

Kid focused. Goal driven.

Our soccer training camps are the ideal program for developing young players ages 5-12 in the Seattle area. Our proven curriculum and coaching methods focus on building technical skills, strategic thinking, and a love for the game. Whether your child is a beginner or a club player, our camps are thoughtfully designed to help them achieve their goals and reach their full potential.

Campers will receive a Skills Institute training top!

AGES & TIME: Boys & Girls, Ages 5-6, 7-8, 9-12. Half-Day, 9am – 12pm.

DETAILS: 

  • Wear athletic clothes and indoor shoes (no outdoor cleats)
  • Shinguards are required to be worn under soccer socks
  • Bring a water bottle & a snack

LOCATIONS: Click location links for camp dates in 2025. Issaquah • Magnuson • Mill Creek • Redmond • SODO

A camper navigates kicking a soccer ball through orange cones in a Skills Institute drill

Elevate Your Team’s Soccer Training with Private Classes

Ready to boost your team’s performance? Our private classes are designed specifically for current teams, offering focused, personalized training to complement regular practice sessions. With guidance from experienced instructors, your team can sharpen skills, refine techniques, and gain a competitive edge. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your team’s potential—click on the location names below to contact us and get started today!

Skills Institute FAQ’s

We understand life can get busy and you might have to miss a class. With our easy make-up class policy, you may schedule a make-up class online. Make-up classes are based on availability and not guaranteed. They must be made within the current session. We will do our very best to accommodate your requests. If you have multiple children, please schedule a make-up class for each child individually.

Skills Institute is a hub for young soccer enthusiasts, blending passion with skill development. With 20+ years of experience in Seattle’s soccer scene, our focus is on both game intelligence and teamwork. For kids 5-12, the program balances skill-building with fun, fostering growth on and off the field.

Lil’ Kickers is a child development soccer program that teaches basic skills through fun, creative, and energetic games. Skills Institute also encourages age-appropriate child development, but focuses on teaching more technical and tactical soccer skills through various fast-paced, structured drills.

Players receive age-appropriate instruction for the first 30 minutes, refining technical skills and game understanding. This is followed by 20 minutes of small-sided scrimmages to apply learnings in real game situations while coaches provide personalized feedback focusing on teamwork and strategy. Kids will leave each class feeling confident and excited about their progress!

Free trial participants should wear comfortable clothes and athletic shoes (no outdoor cleats). Shinguards are required and must be worn under soccer socks.

Each class is 50 minutes long – 30 minutes of skill development, followed by 20 minutes of scrimmage.

No, classes are 50 minutes and require a parent or guardian to be on-site at all times.

Yes! We offer open enrollment so that you can join anytime and have your class fees prorated. This means that you pay only for the remaining class and not the full session fee.

We offer four sessions a year (fall, winter, spring, summer) that break down into approximately 12-13 week cycles.

The session needs to be paid in full at the time of registration to reserve your child’s spot. Payment plans are available for the season with installments*. Simply select the “payment plan” when checking out. 

*A small financing fee will be applied.

To allow for quality instruction, Skills Institute provides a low player-to-coach ratio – 10:1.