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Tyler Soccer Association

Under 4/5 Boys and Girls

Being a soccer coach for this age group does not require soccer skills. All you need is a positive attitude, a willingness to be silly (even at the expense of embarrassing yourself), and of course a little patience. The goal for this age group is to introduce them to the basic concepts of soccer (dribbling, kicking, running, scoring goals!), help them improve their social skills, and most importantly…Have Fun!

Basic Rules

  • Coaches are allowed on the field with or without a Referee
    • Coaching should be intended to direct players, but should be as minimal as possible. Coaches, please give all players space!
  • 4 Players field and there are No Goalie
  • Minimum of 6 Players , Max of 8 per team 
  • Mandatory 50% game time
  • No Parents or Coaches behind Goal
  • Only coaches and mangers are allowed on team side of field. Parents and siblings please watch from the parent side.
  • A game consists of 4 - 8 minute quarters.
  • Soccer ball should be size 3.
  • When the ball goes out of bounds the team who did not touch it last, will throw it in.
  • Goal Kicks or Corner kicks are typical FIFA rules.
  • All kicks are to be indirect.
  • The fields are 20 yds x 30 yds and the goals are 6' x 4'.
  • All Tyler Soccer rules apply. Click here to view the TSA rule book.

When a referee is not present go to the referee station to see if they have a replacement. If a referee for this age group is not available, coaches will need to referee the game.

Questions or Comments

If you have any questions, concerns, or comments, please feel free to email or call your age coordinator. If your problem is still not resolved, feel free to click here to notify the executive board.