Start Smart programs are developmentally appropriate introductory sports programs for children 3-5 years old. These programs prepare children for sports in a fun and organized environment. Parents will be required to participate and monitor their children at all times, building an interactive bond between parent/child. Below is more information on the Start Smart programs we offer.
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Start Smart Baseball: Start Smart Baseball prepares children and their parents for organized baseball and softball without the threat of competition or the fear of getting hurt. Age appropriate equipment is used in teaching throwing, catching, batting, running and agility.
Start Smart Soccer: Start Smart Soccer prepares children and their parents for organized soccer without the threat of competition or the fear of getting hurt. Age appropriate equipment from Franklin Sports® and Kwik Goal® is used in teaching kicking, dribbling, trapping, throw ins and agility.
Start Smart Flag Football: Start Smart Football teaches children the basic motor skills necessary to play organized flag football while they work one-on-one and spend quality time with their parents. The program focuses on teaching children, and their parents, skills in throwing, catching, kicking/punting, and running/agility without the threat of competition or the fear of getting hurt.
Start Smart Sports Development: The Start Smart Sports Development Program was the first developed by the National Alliance for Youth Sports. The skills are not specific to any one particular sport. Skills learned and developed in this program will benefit the participants in a variety of sports. The popularity of this program led to the development of the sport-specific programs now offered.
Start Smart Move and Play: The Start Smart Move and Play program teaches children the basic fine and gross motor skills necessary to create a solid foundation for future skills and activities that are part of everyday life. The program focuses on teaching children and their parents fine and gross motor skills in a fun and stress-free environment.
