Soccer

Questions:  Eric Woodard at soccer@princeofpeace-hoover.org  

No experience needed!

Our Core Philosophies are:   Have fun, balanced teams, everyone plays, positive coaching, good sportsmanship, and soccer skill development.

Prince of Peace youth soccer for Ages 3 (U4 – Under 4) through 9 (U10) on the July 31 before the Fall or Spring soccer season, is managed directly by Prince of Peace.  Older youth players (U11-U18, ages 10 and older)  may play as Prince of Peace players in the local youth league on the same team.     

U4 through U10 seasons typically run for 10 weeks including practices with approximately 8 games.  This Spring season begins practices by mid March, with games beginning at the end of March.   Prince of Peace organizes teams and coaching staff, and plays within the local community soccer club.  Practices and games typically remain inside Hoover City limits.

Our Tykes Program (U4) begins the youth soccer player’s experience.  Saturday practice-game sessions teach the children fundamentals of play, utilizing club-structured curriculums, followed by friendly games to further enhance skill development. Format for games is 3 verses 3 with no goalkeepers, with up to 7 players per team.  Games consist of two 12-minute halves with a 5-minute halftime break. 

U5 through U8 Programs gradually increase the amount of instruction working from club-structured curriculums to enhance player development in an atmosphere that utilizes positive coaching through fun games and lessons. Teams practice one evening a week for skills development with their coach, and play friendly games on Saturdays for application of these learned skills.  Format for U5 and U6 games is 3 verses 3, with no goalkeepers, and up to 7 players per team.  

Format for U7 and U8 games is 4 verses 4, with no goalkeepers, and up to 9 players per team. Games consist of two 20-minute halves with a 5-minute halftime break.

U9 and U10 Programs continue to enhance individual player skills while introducing team strategy play.   Practices are conducted two evenings per week to reinforce and further develop individual skills and teamwork.   Goalkeepers are used for the first time at this level in 6 verses 6 games.  Games are two 25-minute halves with a 5-minute halftime break.   For programs U4 through U10, new game jerseys will be issued for all players and is included in the registration fees. 

All Age Group Uniforms:  Players are to provide their own black shorts, black socks, shin-guards, soccer shoes, and an age appropriate soccer ball to be brought to practice sessions and games.

U11 through U18 Recreational Programs are currently managed directly with the local community soccer club where Prince of Peace players are encouraged to identify themselves as  Prince of Peace school players so they may be placed on a the same team together.     These teams play other recreational teams from the greater Birmingham and central Alabama area.

Our Philosophies: