WINTER afterschool soccer & fitness

Where kids unwind, move, and thrive after school

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SOCCER 101: Basics & fundamentals

Monday - Friday, 3:15 PM to 4:45 PM (90 Mins)

Soccer 101 is designed for new to intermediate players ages 0-5 & 6-12. Kids will learn the game while building healthy habits that last a lifetime. Play-On works with experienced club level coaches that are great with kids.

Technical Focus: Ball Mastery, First Touch, Scanning, Passing & Shooting, Shielding.

Physical Focus: Agility, Speed, Endurance, Core Stability, Movement habits, Balance & Coordination.

Tactical Focus: Game Understanding, Communication, Team Play Basics

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Play-On Academy Advanced Training

Monday - Friday, 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM (90 Mins)

Play-On NYC offers an advanced training for motivated players who are ready to take their game to the next level. Designed for intermediate to advanced players ages 5-12. Play-On NYC partners with experienced Academy & Travel team coaches from the best teams in NYC.

Technical Focus: Ball mastery in small spaces, First touch with purpose, One-touch passing, Defensive timing, scanning before receiving.

Physical Focus: Quicker cuts, Sharper turns, Body control when shielding/finishing, Quicker reactions, Agility & Change of direction, Developing stronger weak foot.

Tactical Focus: Positioning, Give-and-go’s, understanding tempo, pressing, covering, overlaps

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All Girls: Soccer - Lacrosse - Multi-Sport

Our All-Girls program creates a fun, inclusive space where athletes can grow through soccer, lacrosse, and multi-sport training. Led by experienced coaches, girls build skills, improve fitness, and gain confidence in an encouraging, team-focused environment. Each session blends fundamentals with play, helping athletes develop both on the field and in life.

Meet our winter 2025

After-School partner

Our Play-On coaches bring academy and travel team experience from programs like Juventus Academy, Soccer Stars United, and Success Academy. Each coach combines high-level training expertise with a kid-first approach knowing when to push, when to encourage, and how to build self-confidence. We don’t just develop stronger players, we help kids grow as teammates and individuals, all in a fun and supportive environment.

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Abou

Years Coaching: 12

Favorite team: Liverpool FC & Real Madrid

Agho

Years Coaching: 10

Favorite team: Chelsea FC

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Bailey

Years Coaching: 12

Favorite team: Portland Thorns FC

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diego

Years Coaching: 5

Favorite team: Portland Thorns FC

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