CSA Wayne's MINI ROOTS program is designed to introduce young players to new skills and build the foundation of their future soccer careers, whilst growing their love of the sport: with an emphasis on FUN and incorporating the ball, this program offers basic training and small sided games for kids who enjoy the game, learning fundamentals, and playing in small sided games.

CSA Wayne recognizes the importance of teaching basic skill development and ball familiarity at a young age, and our curriculum has a proven history with many players graduating from our ROOTS programs, and going on to play at the highest level of soccer in NJ.

Combining a focus on individual development within our practice sessions during the week, and then providing the opportunity to learn the habits and movements learned in game format 3v3/4v4, provides a fantastic foundation which will help enhance any future development.

MINI ROOTS is for all young players no matter of ability (must be age appropriate) as at this age, no one knows who will be a future soccer star. 

Here's what to expect:

• The focus is on individual player development, and the team(s) are NOT entered into a local league.
• Players participate for 8 weeks, with one 60 minute practice sessions per week. (Day/ Time varies per season due to field permits)
• Players will compete in mini-games on Saturdays morning, with one 60 minute games format 3v3/4v4 sessions per week. (Locations, and times are TBD based on permits but will be between 9am and 1pm in Wayne NJ)
• Spring: Practices begin week of April 15th and run through mid June (Finish before schools out for summer). 
• Spring: Games begin week of April 20th and run through June 15th (Due to late Spring break, any make-ups will be on a Sunday: time/location TBD). 
• There are no Practice/Games Memorial day weekend from May 25th - May 27th.
• All MINI ROOTS programs are led by dedicated, professional trainers/coaches from CSA Wayne.
• All MINI ROOTS aim to be assisted by our leadership program participants/ volunteers to enhance the overall learning experience of the players.
• This entire program is based in Wayne NJ, at one of our turf or grass fields, there is no traveling involved. 
• All details, including game format will be finalized prior to week 1, once the number of participants is established.
• The cost of the program is $150 per player.
• There is a one-time uniform fee: $50 (if required)
• There is an annual NJYS Insurance Registration: $9.27 (if required)

MINI ROOTS : U5/ U6 (Kids Born 2018 + 2019)

Boys Practice: Monday’s  5pm to 6pm or 6pm to 7pm
Boys Games: Games 9am to 10am
Maximum Capacity - 24 Registrations per gender.

Girls Practice: Tuesday’s 4.45pm to 5.45pm
Girls Games: Saturday’s 11am to 12pm
Maximum Capacity - 12 Registrations per gender.

Locations: 
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
Dave Waks Memorial Park - Field 4.
39 Barbour Pond Drive, Wayne NJ, 07470.

Wednesday
Alps Road Park - Field 2.
1530 Alps Road, Wayne NJ 07470.

Jerseys $50
 Please note: There will be a one time $50 jersey fee, which will provide you with the green and white, jersey’s, shorts and socks. These will be reusable each season, Fall, Winter and Spring for all ROOTS programs.

NOTE All players must accept the NJYS (New Jersey Youth Soccer) registration to participate in our programs ($9.27 annual)