More touches
More meaningful involvement than players typically receive in team practice.
SMALL GROUP SOCCER TRAINING · AGES 8–18
Small Group Training
High-energy sessions where technique is tested through realistic decisions, pressure and competition.
Pre-Register for Winter GroupsWho it is for
For players ready to perform when the game gets difficult.
Small Group Training is built for players who need more confidence in game situations, faster decision-making and the ability to use their skills under real pressure.
- Players who struggle to transfer training into games
- Players who need to make quicker decisions
- Players who want greater confidence under pressure
- Players who enjoy competing and want to improve
Where skills meet the game
Team training cannot provide every player enough of everything.
In team practices, touches, decisions and individual feedback are shared across an entire roster. Small Group Training bridges the gap between individual development and real matches—keeping players constantly involved, thinking and competing.
Faster decisions
Repeated choices under pressure help players recognize situations and act sooner.
Confidence under pressure
Players learn to trust their technique when space and time are limited.
Game-real scenarios
Small-sided activities connect technical skill directly to match situations.
Competitive environment
Balanced groups challenge players to compete, adapt and keep improving.
Annual training calendar
Train year-round. Develop season by season.
Players train in groups organized by age, ability and development needs.
12 weeks
Fall
August–November
Next session12 weeks
Winter
November–February
12 weeks
Spring
March–May
8 weeks
Summer
June–July
Now enrolling
Winter Small Group Training
Our next 12-week winter season runs November 19 through February 25, with training offered Monday through Thursday. Groups are organized by age, level, availability and development needs so players train in an environment that challenges them appropriately.
No training on Thanksgiving Day or during our winter break, December 21–January 3.
Typical training times
U9–U10 5:30 PMU11–U12 6:30 PMU13–U14 7:30 PMU15–U18 8:30 PM
Times are typical and may change based on registration numbers and final group placement.Choose your training location to pre-register.
Program pricing
Choose the right training frequency.
Monthly options provide consistent weekly development. Single sessions may be booked when space is available.
Single session
$50
One-time session
If space is availableOnce per week
$150/month
4 sessions per month
Twice per week
$275/month
8 sessions per month
Seasonal commitment required. Final placement and billing are confirmed after the player’s first-session fit check.
Registration process
How Small Group enrollment works.
01
Pre-register your player
Choose Louisville or Lexington and tell us about your player.
02
Tell us your preferred days
Share the days that work best for your family.
03
Receive your group placement
We use age, level and availability to build appropriately balanced training groups.
04
Complete the first-session fit check
Your player attends the first session so our staff can confirm the group is the right developmental fit before final placement and billing.
Preferred days are requests. A specific training day or time is not guaranteed.
Before you register
The important terms, in plain language.
Season commitment: Enrollment is for the complete 12-week season, or the complete 8-week summer season.
Pre-registration and placement: Families submit their availability during the registration period. Skillability then places players into balanced groups based on player level, age, availability and development needs.
Requested times: Pre-registration does not guarantee a specific training day or time.
First-session adjustment: We may recommend a different group after the first-session fit check if it provides a better developmental fit.
Training uniform: Players are required to wear the official Skillability adidas jersey and shorts.
Final confirmation: Registration and billing are confirmed after placement is finalized following the first-session fit check.
This is a parent-friendly overview, not the full enrollment agreement. The signed registration terms remain the controlling policy.
How it works
The right group makes the difference.
We don’t simply fill open spots. We evaluate each player, build balanced groups and continue monitoring development throughout the season.
01
Evaluate
Understand the player’s current level.
02
Place
Match the player with an appropriately challenging group.
03
Train
Develop through focused, progressive sessions.
04
Review
Monitor progress and adjust when needed.
Program questions
Before your player begins.
Which locations offer Small Group Training?
Small Group Training is offered in Louisville and Lexington. Choose your preferred location when you pre-register.
How often should my player train?
Choose once per week for four sessions per month or twice per week for eight sessions per month, depending on your player’s goals, availability and group placement.
How are groups created?
We use player age, level, availability and development needs to build balanced groups. The first session helps us confirm the fit before final placement and billing.
Are the listed training times guaranteed?
No. The listed times are typical and may change based on registration numbers and final group placement. Preferred days are requests, not guarantees.
What happens if my player is placed in the wrong group?
The first session is a fit check. SST may recommend a different group if it provides a better developmental environment for your player.
Can my player train during the club season?
Yes. We adjust priorities and load so training supports game performance rather than competing with the player’s team demands.
What does my player need to wear?
The official Skillability jersey and shorts are required for SST training sessions.
WINTER REGISTRATION
Find the right group for your player.
Tell us about your player and your preferred training days. We’ll use that information to build balanced groups for the winter season.