Welcome to Play for Sport!

Play for Sports' indoor sports facility offers programs for children at all levels of sports play. Our exciting and engaging Sports Readiness curriculum is perfect for the toddler and preschooler. This program offers dynamic and creative games to help keep young children with short attention spans engaged while learning new skills and terms. Our intermediate and advanced classes focus on enhancing and developing sport specific skills while increasing their overall knowledge of the game. Speciality classes in Baseball, Soccer, and Basketball are for children already playing on organized teams that want to focus on a specific sport and it skills. All of our classes incorporate conditioning and agility to give the children the athleticism they need to perform on the field.

Whether your child is entering sports for the first time or wants to build upon the skills they already have, Play for Sport has a program to fit every need!

How is Sports Skills for Kids different from other sports programs?

Play For Sport incorporates all aspects of development in preparing children for organized sports. In addition to learning and acquiring skills for various sports, children develop an understanding of agility, physical fitness, and the mental focus that is required to play sports and be a productive member of an organized team. Even if your child chooses not to join an organized team, they will learn skills and healthy habits that will benefit them for years to come! Play For Sport makes each class exciting and engaging by incorporating imaginative drills to keep young minds focused and determined. Coaches work hard to build confidence and an overall love of physical activity in every child!

Class structure:
The coach to player ratio is never more than 1:8. In most cases, every child will have their own equipment. Drills are arranged in such a manner that there is either little or no waiting to take turns. Most drills are performed as a group to eliminate the possibility of children losing focus. In drills where taking turns is necessary, children are encouraged to cheer on their “teammates” in an effort to build teamwork.

Progress:
Your child’s progress will be charted so you may see when they’re ready to move onto the next level. We encourage communication and you may discuss your child’s progress with their coach at any time. Each class level has their own shirt which may be purchased as soon as you have completed your first two week’s of classes at your new class level.

Coaches:
All Play For Sport coaches are NYSCA certified and have a background of sports play in one or multiple sports. Play For Sport coaches are specially trained to work with young children and know how to keep them engaged and excited each week.

About Play For Sport

PreSchool and PreK Programs

The Play for Sport offers a Sports Readiness program designed to prepare preschoolers for recreational, organized and competitive sports play. Children are entering organized sports at younger ages each year, and many are unprepared for the difference between free play and organized team play. Play for Sport emphasizes sportsmanship and fair play while introducing the players to a variety of sports. Through fun games and skill drills children learn the basic rules and skills needed for sports such as soccer, basketball, T-Ball, football, hockey, and more! Exposure to multiple sports helps the children decide what sport they may want to focus on as they get older. Young children enjoy a variety and look forward to new and exciting games each week. Why sign up for a season of just one sport when your child can try them all? Playing sports does much more for a child than simply keep them active. If coached properly, sports can instill important life skills and values that young players can carry with them for the rest of their lives. Participating in the Play For Sport program teaches a child at least:

· Sportsmanship

· Conflict Resolution

· Imagination

· Relaxation

· Respect

· Concentration

· Cooperation

· Self-Esteem

Agility and conditioning is part of every class. Children are not born coordinated; it is a learned trait just as walking and talking. It is important for children to master balance and coordination by the age of 5 or they may have difficulty reaching their full potential to do so. With Play For Sport children will work on balance, proper running form, and agility in every class. They will also learn about their muscles and how they help them accomplish the many skills they will be learning. Importance is placed upon nutrition, conditioning, and an active lifestyle as part of weekly discussions during warm up and cool down periods. As your child progresses with mental focus and physical abilities, they will move up to more advanced classes so they may continue to enhance and master their sports skills and increase their overall knowledge of the various sports and rules of the games.

School Aged Sports

Play For Sport offers classes for school aged children that are looking for a place to play sports but don’t necessarily want to join an organized team. We also offer advanced classes for children that have decided to focus on a specific sport. We currently offer advanced classes on baseball, soccer, and basketball.