The purpose of recreational soccer is to provide an opportunity for the participants to have fun, learn the sport and develop life skills including a life long love of the game.

Recreational soccer:  a soccer program that is primarily devoted to the enjoyment and development of soccer players without the emphasis on travel or high level competition.
Recreational Player:  a player who is randomly assigned to a team without regard to his/her abilities and skills.
Recreational Team:  teams formed randomly to play soccer.
Recreational League: leagues composed of teams formed in a random manner.  

What is recreational soccer?

What is the need for recreational soccer?

Characteristics of recreational play

Characteristics of recreational players

Developmental models for youth sports

Which model fits recreational players?

What does "small-sided games" mean?

Recreational soccer opportunities and challenges

Encouragement of the small-sided games

Creating dynamic recreation programs requires effective communication

How to encourage growth and enhance recreational soccer