Nordic Soccer
Development Program
Preschool and kids soccer classes for ages 2 to 11. Start with toddler first touches, then build ball mastery, 1v1 moves, and small-sided game skills at four Valley venues.
Explore toddler and preschool soccer options
2 monthly billings minimum
30-day cancellation notice
Monday and Wednesday Development at Louis Armstrong MS, Sherman Oaks: Coming in the future. Start date TBD. Tuesday and Thursday Development registration at Armstrong is open, subject to group availability. The Tuesday toddler class is also open. Registration must be submitted at least 48 hours before your first class. Once signed up, please text 818-873-9504.
Classes by Day
Pick the day and age group that fits. Your membership tier sets how many sessions per week you attend.
Fall 2026 is in session. Where a class has room, you can join mid-season. From the 8th of the month on, your first month is prorated.
| Day | Time | Ages | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| MondayDevelopment | 4:10 - 5:00 PM | Ages 4-6 | Tarzana Rec Center |
| MondayDevelopment | 5:00 - 6:00 PM | Ages 7-9 | Tarzana Rec Center |
| Monday & WednesdayDevelopment | TBD | Coming in the future. Start date TBD. | Louis Armstrong MS, Sherman Oaks |
| Tuesday & ThursdayDevelopment. Registration open | 5:00 - 6:15 PM | Kinder to 6th grade on both days. TK on Tuesdays only. Register, subject to group availability | Louis Armstrong MS, Sherman Oaks |
| TuesdayToddler class | 5:00 - 5:40 PM | Ages 3.5-4 | Louis Armstrong MS, Sherman Oaks |
| TuesdayClub (U6-U7) track | 5:00 - 6:30 PM | Ages 5-8 | Louis Armstrong MS, Sherman Oaks |
| ThursdayClub (U6-U7) track | 5:00 - 6:30 PM | Ages 5-8 | Louis Armstrong MS, Sherman Oaks |
| SaturdayLittle Vikings | 9:00 - 10:00 AM | Ages 2-3 | Valley Village Park |
| SaturdayLittle Vikings | 9:40 - 10:40 AM | Ages 4-5 | Valley Village Park |
| SundayIn session | 9:00 - 10:00 AM | Ages 3.5–4.5 | Encino Park |
| SundayIn session | 10:00 - 10:40 AM | Ages 2-3 | Encino Park |
| SundayIn session | 10:40 - 11:40 AM | Ages 5-6 | Encino Park |
Tarzana Rec Center: Monday Development is underway. Labor Day, September 7, and Thanksgiving week, November 23, are skipped.
One source of truth. The live class list always sits on the Schedule page, and the registration form reads from the same data, so they never drift.
Class Dates by Venue
Exact session dates load live from the Nordic Soccer calendar. Holidays are already skipped and any changes post here first.
Weekend and weekday class dates are coming soon. The moment they are set, every venue's calendar appears right here.
In the meantime, the live calendar and the weekly schedule always have the latest.
What We Train Here
Every session follows the Nordic curriculum, built for the long game: players who still love soccer at 25.
Ball mastery
Hundreds of touches per session. Dribbling, both feet, close control under pressure. The foundation everything else sits on.
1v1 and creativity
Taking players on, escaping pressure, trying things. We reward bravery on the ball, not just safe passes.
Small-sided games
3v3 to 5v5 formats so every kid is constantly involved. More touches, more decisions, more goals.
Game intelligence
Positioning, scanning, and decision-making, taught at the pace that fits the age group. No tactics lectures for 6-year-olds.
Levels: classes are grouped by age, and coaches adjust within each group. Brand new and experienced players both fit. Not sure where your child lands? Find my program or register for a free trial.
How We Run Our Sessions
Every class is built around one idea: kids learn best when they are moving, laughing, and have a ball at their feet the entire time.
Ball Mastery First
Every drill, every game, every warm-up involves a ball. Kids are never standing in a line waiting. They are dribbling, juggling, or competing from the first whistle to the last.
Games That Teach
We run games like Freeze Tag with a ball, Terminator, and Clean Your Garden. Kids are sprinting, thinking, and competing the whole time. Fun is the vehicle for skill.
Weather Awareness
On hot days we move to shade, bring water, and adjust the pace. Your child’s comfort and safety always comes first. We never push through conditions that aren’t safe.
Makeup Days
When we have to cancel at a school, we do our very best to schedule makeup sessions when the school allows. We never just skip a session and move on.
Girls-Only Option
Girls-Only Development at Armstrong
Girls-only Development at Louis Armstrong MS, Sherman Oaks, on Mondays and Wednesdays: Coming in the future. Start date TBD. Learn about our girls programs.
Four Ways In
Choose every weekly session during registration. Membership does not auto-enroll a child.
Starter
1 session per week
- Pick your weekly class
- Access to all Development venues
Premium
2 sessions per week
- Exactly two selected weekly sessions
- Mix eligible Development and After-School sessions
- Priority enrollment
- Club eligible
Premium Plus
Exactly 3 selected sessions per week
- Mix three eligible sessions as you prefer
- Development and After-School combinations
- Select all three sessions during registration
4x/Week
Up to 4 selected sessions per week
- Up to 4 selected sessions per week
- Mix eligible Development and After-School sessions
- Select every session during registration
- Early access to special events
First Class on Us
Want to see a session before committing? Request a free trial at a current public Development session. No account or login is required. Trials are free. They are never held in school after-school classes.