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U9 + U10 / All skill levels

Sunday pickup soccer.

A Sunday morning kickaround where kids can try a move, make mistakes, and get creative together.

WhenSundays, 9–11 AM
WhereFestival Park

Cape Coral, Florida

Four Sundays before the break.

Come for a game or stay for the morning. All sessions run 9–11 AM, Cape Coral local time (America/New_York).

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Find us at Festival Park.

2624-2510 NW 11th Ct, Cape Coral, FL 33993 ↗

Come in from Wilmington Parkway, then NW 11th Ct.

Other approaches can lead to dead ends. Look for the first grass field on the right.

Let the kids play.

Small-sided games. New teammates. Space to try something. U9 and U10 players of all skill levels are welcome, including kids new to soccer. Local rec coaches are welcome to share this with their teams.

More involvement

Smaller games give kids more chances to get on the ball and be part of the action.

Room to create

Try a move, miss a pass, and try again. Mistakes belong here, without a running critique from the sideline.

New friendships

We mix teams so kids can meet new players, include one another, and enjoy a game together.

Their own decisions

Kids get practice choosing a pass, finding space, and working things out with teammates.

Our approach is informed by player-centered ideas from U.S. Soccer and guidance on helping children solve disagreements from University of Wisconsin–Madison Extension. These are resources, not endorsements of this gathering.

Good sidelines. Kid-led games.

This is entirely volunteer-run. Cheer effort, offer encouragement, and welcome every player. Please leave sideline coaching and judgment out of the morning so the kids have room to play.

Nick Decker gets games started, mixes teams, and welcomes help. He also plays adult pickup on the next field. Jayce knows to fetch him, and any kid or adult can ask Nick directly for help.

Adults can join the adult game or help with the kids. Parents remain responsible for their children. If you join the adult game, tell your child where you will be and how to find you. Please ask an adult directly whenever help is needed.

Give them space, and stay attentive.

For an ordinary disagreement, pause, listen, and let the kids try to work it out. Step in promptly for unsafe behavior, injury, bullying, or whenever a child asks for help. A first aid kit is available.

Pack for a Florida morning.

Bring plenty of water, shin guards, and soccer shoes. A ball is welcome if you have one, but optional.

Families may want chairs, sun cover, and sunscreen. Benches and shade are not reliable, even in the morning.

A few things to know.

Who can play?

U9 and U10 players of all skill levels are welcome.

Is this a coached practice?

No. Volunteers help start games and mix teams, then give kids room to make decisions. Adults offer encouragement and step in when help or safety requires it.

Can parents play adult pickup?

Yes, on the next field. Tell your child where you will be and how to find you. Parents remain responsible for their children.

What if the kids disagree or need help?

Listen and give them a chance to resolve ordinary disagreements. Adults step in promptly for unsafe behavior, injury, bullying, or a request for help. Anyone can ask Nick directly; he may be playing on the next field. A first aid kit is available.

Are there games during the holidays?

December 6 is the final session of 2026. There is no pickup December 13 or for the rest of December. We plan to resume in January 2027; the restart date is TBD.

Can I volunteer or invite another family?

Please do. Nick welcomes help getting games going and mixing teams. Share this page with local families and rec coaches.

Parents and coaches: send us your question below, or email pickup@teamroom.soccer.

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