5U-6U Mighty Strikers

About 

A fun, educational soccer program for our young players. Kids will learn the basics while falling head over cleats in love with the game!

Check out our new Winter Program!

5U-6U is open to any boy or girl born in 2020 or 2021.

• Format is 3v3 small-sided games with no goalkeeper to maximize touches on the ball for every player and encourage active participation.
• Regular Practice Nights for Spring 2026
• Wednesday Nights at Gregg Young Sports Campus 5:15pm-6:00pm.
• Friday Nights 4:45-5:30pm at McAninch Sports Complex.
• Each night will start with a training session followed by 3v3 small-sided games.
  

You will need to upload a birth certificate & headshot for your player.

You will be redirected to Apex’s registration system through PlayMetrics. 

You will need to create an account with your email and a password within Playmetrics and enter your child’s name and birthdate. Then you will see the program options.

Fall 2025 fee is $75. This includes an Apex Rec shirt.

• Size 3 Soccer Ball
• Shinguards (Mandatory for all practices and games)
• Soccer socks - long enough to cover the shinguards
• Athletic shorts/pants
• Water bottle
• Cleats (recommended, but athletic shoes are acceptable)
  

All 5U-6U Mighty Strikers sessions will take place at either the Gregg Young Sports Campus, Sportsplex Norwalk, or McAninch Sports Complex in Norwalk, IA.

Focus Areas:

• Fundamental Motor Skills: Developing agility, balance, coordination, and speed through fun activities and games.

• Soccer Skills and Concepts:
• Ball Control: learning to move and dribble the ball with all parts of both feet, passing to teammates and shooting.
• Spatial Awareness: Understanding where they are on the field and recognizing teammates, opponents and space.
• Directional Play: Moving the ball toward the goal with the help of their teammates and defending their goal.

• Teamwork & Sportsmanship: Learning to share, take turns, encourage teammates, and respect coaches and opponents.

• Following Instructions: Practicing listening skills and following directions.

• Love for the Game: Instilling a lifelong love for soccer!

Each Mighty Strikers team will have a volunteer parent coach that will be reqiured to take an introductory coaching course (online) and offered additional opportunities through Iowa Soccer. 

Apex will provide resources and support to ensure a positive experience. Emphasis will be paced on encouragement and positive reinforcement.

Apex staff will  guide the training sessions and support the volunteer coaches.