Children's Programs
Start Smart SoccerWhen: January 10, 2026 - January 31, 2026
Time: 11:45am - 12:30pm Where: MPS Gym Cost: $45 Got a little one interested in soccer but not quite ready for team play? This program may be for you! This program is designed to help children ages 3-5 learn basic soccer skills without competitive play. With a parent or guardian, participants will learn passing, trapping, dribbling, shooting, and even throw-ins! The program is progressive, with the participants working with an adult in the beginning and progressing to working with their peers by the end. Participants will receive t-shirts. Contact: Lindsay Von Herbulis E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 540-308-1247 Start Smart BasketballWhen: November 1 - November 22
Time: 9:00am - 9:45am Where: Madison Primary School Gymnasium Cost: $45 Got a little one interested in basketball but not quite ready for team play? This program may be for you! This program is designed to help children ages 3-5 learn basic basketball skills without competitive play. With a parent or guardian, participants will learn passing, catching, dribbling, shooting, and running/agility! The program is progressive, with the participants working with an adult in the beginning and progressing to working with their peers by the end. Contact: Lindsay Von Herbulis E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 540-308-1247 Start Smart PickleballWhen: January 10 - January 31
Time: 9:30am - 10:30am Where: Madison Primary School Gymnasium Cost: $45 This fun four-week program introduces participants to the basics of pickleball through age-appropriate games and activities. Young players will learn fundamental skills like paddle control, movement, and teamwork while building confidence on the court. Perfect for beginners, the clinic focuses on keeping things active, engaging, and playful! Participants will receive t-shirts. Contact: Lindsay Von Herbulis E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 540-308-1247 |
Start Smart Baseball/SoftballWhen: January 10, 2026 - January 31, 2026
Time: 10:45am - 11:30am Where: MPS Gym Cost: $45 This program is designed to teach children ages 3-5 basic skills necessary for competitive play. Participants will learn the basics in throwing, catching, hitting, and running bases. They will also learn to follow instructions. This program will use different equipment for safety and progress as participants allow. We will not use real baseballs or softballs, and gloves will not be necessary. The program is also progressive. Participants will begin the season by doing activities with a parent or guardian, then progress to doing activities with other participants. This is a great introduction to baseball and softball without the fear of injury or competitive play. Participants will receive t-shirts. Start Smart Move & PlayWhen: November 1 - November 22
Time: 10:00am - 10:45am Where: Madison Primary School Gymnasium Cost: $45 The Start Smart Move and Play program is the most recently developed program by the National Alliance for Youth Sports. This program teaches children (ages 2-3) the basic fine and gross motor skills necessary to create a solid foundation for future skills and activities that are part of everyday life. The program focuses on teaching children and their parents fine and gross motor skills in a fun and stress-free environment. The Start Smart Move and Play program sessions are held once a week, and each week the exercises become increasingly more difficult as the program progresses. Contact: Lindsay Von Herbulis E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 540-308-1247 |