2nd / 3rd Grade

Players in our 2nd/3rd grade program will be trained by professional trainers assisted by parent-coaches this season. The goal is for our players to continue learning and understanding the game of soccer before they are elevated next season into our inter-town league play versus other towns.  This year we are recommending 3rd graders who are new to soccer or still need an additional year of development before playing with the "big" kids to stay in the town program.  If your 3rd grader has played for a few years now or is also playing on a "travel/club" team then we recommend they play up on one of our league teams.

Our parent-coaches will take the lead and run the games, using the knowledge they gained from our Coaches Clinics. We do our best to group practices for kids by the school they will be attending in the fall.  

  • Shin guards must be worn at all times (underneath socks). 
  • Bracelets, necklaces and earrings are not allowed to be worn during games and practices. 
  • Soccer cleats, sneakers and turf shoes are all allowed. But baseball/softball cleats are not allowed. Metal or sharp cleats are also not allowed. 
  • Players are provide a Mahwah Soccer t-shirt. 

​**Please note that refunds will not be issued after 9/1/25.**
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Here are a few of the drills your child will participate in during their practice sessions:

Dribbling:
Hospital Tag
Body Ball
Follow My 
Leader

Physical Awareness:
Chain Tag
Tunnel Tag

Striking & Control:
Road Kill
Cone Crusher
Blast Off