3V3 & 5v5 SOCCER OLE' TOURNAMENTS

• Players make their own decisions.
• Soccer fundamentals (1st touch, trapping, passing, 1 vs. 1 skill).
• Field vision, balance and coordination.
• Transition from offense to defense in a small sided game.
• Understanding of positioning (movement on and off the ball).
• Encourage sportsmanship and team bonding
• Family entertainment
• Expose players outside of their comfort zone.
• Creativity
• Fun & enjoyment of the game.

• It is the smallest number of players that still allows for three passing directions: forward, sideways and backward. This is important because soccer is a three-directional game.
• It is the smallest number of players that gives us positional play: goalie, backs, midfielders & forwards.
• It keeps all players involved throughout the game by putting them under pressure for the entire game.
• There is nowhere to hide in 5v5 play - the players are forced to be actively engaged the whole time.
• Field players get more meaningful touches, as players are under constant pressure.
• Players have more chances to develop finishing skills, needing to beat a goalie to score.
• Goalies get more opportunities to defend and distribute the ball than in an entire season of full sided soccer.
• Accepted worldwide as the most effective game for developing youth players.
• The national youth game of Brazil, credited with creating the highest number of international superstars from one country.

Coaches and players agree - 3v3 & 5v5 soccer is the best way to develop players.  Using a small field and maximizing player touches, 3v3/5v5 teaches players the game of soccer within the game of soccer. 

 Players leave each 3v3/5v5  session with a passion to learn more and play more!

Feb 27th Tournament at Oxford, MS on 2/27 has been cancelled due to COVID-19. We hope to see you at our next event in May at Olive Branch MS.