We launched the 1st Socatots franchise in Canada in September 2008 in Burlington, Ontario. Since our launch a year and a half ago we have seen our little Socatots make great progress. As our program is still relatively young in Canada we've not yet had a little one begin in Phase 1 and progress to Phase 3 and then onto Brazilian Soccer Schools - but we are eagerly awaiting this moment!
In our Burlington/Hamilton location, we have Socatots who began in Phase 1 as wobbly walkers who have now progressed onto Phase 2 (steady walkers to age 2.5 yrs) and they are showing real skills with handling the ball with both left and right foot and with developing balance and coordination.
Similarly our Socatots who began in Phase 2 and have recently graduated onto Phase 3 are able to pass and receive the ball various parts of the foot and are quick and agile in moving to the ball. They have also learned to take small touches and keep the ball close to their feet whilst dribbling.
Jace began attending our Socatots program in June 2009 beginning in Phase 2. Jace began his first Phase 3 class this week and his dad commented, "the program is great, we are going into Phase 3 of the program now, and not only has Jace developed soccer skills and techniques, he has developed and improved his motor skills as well. The equipment used is excellent for development, as Jace has fun with it while learning. Parent involvement is an excellent part of the program, we are there to motivate and help our son progress with the help and guidance of the very professional, knowledgeable and enthusiastic instructors - thank you Socatots!"
Adelaide (pictured above) began attending Phase 2 of our Socatots program at 15 months of age and her mom had the following to say about the benefits Adelaide has received, "Socatots has been a beneficial program for my daughter's development. Development Specialists recommended a variety of activities to support and encourage development. At 15 months my daughter began the Socatots program, not yet walking and speaking very little. Nearly a year later she walks, runs and jumps. She counts up to ten in English, up to seven in French and knows basic colours. I continue to enroll and particpate in the Socatots program for its various benefits in social, physical and cognitive development... and because she really enjoys it!."
In the next week or so we will see our first Socatots Phase 3 graduate move onto Brazilian Soccer Schools. William joined Socatots a few months prior to his 5th birthday as his parents felt it would help him with his balance, coordination and soccer skill development. William attended two 12 week Socatots modules and is now moving onto Brazilian Soccer Schools in the next week or so. We are eager to see William's progress. William's mom commented, "this is a very good program, my son made a lot of improvement technically that he would have not done with another method."
I recently helped coach some March Break camps for U14 players with our Brazilian Soccer Schools program and was amazed at how many players were not confident with using both left and right foot. The skills we are teaching our pre-school aged Socatots will really benefit them in years to come, I'm convinced of this.
Socatots is not only about developing confidence with the ball, the children who attend Socatots also develop social skills, self confidence, literacy, numeracy and color recognition.
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