Before this season I could only review Johnson Ferry Sports soccer program. My children are not "sporty kids" and my oldest has some anxiety around trying new things....as in "if she doesnt try she wont fail".
We put her in soccer at Upward for the first time in Fall 2021 and of course it was a little traumatizing for her. On more than one occasion she ran off the field during the game and practice. She cried and dug her heels in a lot. BUT her wonderful coaches and teammates rallied around her and supported her during this first season and she prevailed.
In 2022 soccer season, we only had ONE incident of running off during a game and her teammates were still equally supportive and loving.
I love the fact that these coaches (and kids) have kind hearts and instead of getting frustrated at the girl who kept running off the field, they supported and encouraged her. I cant wait to see what 2023 soccer is going to be like. She's decided she loves goalie...
The 3s soccer is a little different than the organized teams. They all meet on a field and it's like a practice where parents get out their with their toddlers on Saturday at a given time and they learn the skills...dribbling, passing, etc. Perfect for a 3 year old. The last Saturday of the season they scrimmage. Nothing cuter than little toddlers running around "herding" the ball.
The 4s soccer program is great...same concept of little ones running after the ball, but this time it's every Saturday and practice one day a week.
OH I LOVE THAT PART....one day of practice and one game a week!!!! As relaxing as sports can get.
We're in T-Ball this Spring and it's been awesome. Somehow I messed up and put my 4 year old who has never played T-Ball on the Advanced 6U team, but they are accepting of him and the coaches are great with him. Considering they can still use at T, it's been good.
Heres what I know about JF Sports (Upward Program).
1. The teams are made by their coaches which are parents (and grandparents and adults who love kids) who are volunteering their time to coach...BIG THANK YOU to that.
2. Upward integrates the Christian Faith into the sports program - kindness, acceptance, love, support, encouragement...and devotionals during the practices.
3. JF Sports is chill....a great place to introduce tentative kids to the world of sports and watch them grow.
4. The kids LOVE running thru the parent tunnel at the end of the soccer games.
All in all, we love JF Sports & the Upward program. read more