U9 Practices

Players shall practice in the Colorado United Adidas Academy t-shirt that will be provided, blue soccer shorts (preferably Adidas) and white socks.
Players need to have both Academy jerseys/uniforms, white and blue. For uniform information please click here. You can purchase these through Colorado United’s official supplier, Soccer Stop at University & County Line or Wadsworth & Belleview location. www.soccerstop.com
All players are asked to wear the correct soccer attire (no cargo shorts, jeans, sneakers etc.) which consists of the official uniform plus shin guards, cleats etc.
All players are required to bring a size 4 soccer ball to all practices and games. Water, sunscreen and mosquito spray is also strongly recommended.

Contact Information:

Information & Weather Line: 303.212.0311 (number to call for all U9 Academy updates)
Primary Contact: Barry Mantle
Email: Barry@littletonsoccer.net Phone: 303.797.0055 Ex. 24

U9 Practice / Game Information

Practices:

Day: Tuesday and Thursday
Location: Cherry Knolls Park
Times: Boys: 4.30 – 5.30pm Girls: 5.45 - 6.45pm

* Please note that practice times will change through the season due to limited daylight

Games:

Days: Saturday, August 28^th, September 11^th, 18^th, 25^th, Saturday October 9^th, 16^th, 23^rd & 30^th
Location: Cherry Knolls Park
Times: Either 9.00am, 10.15am, 11.30am or 12.45pm (PLEASE arrive 30 minutes early)

Ken Caryl Players:

Practice Location: Ken Caryl Community Park
Game Location: Cherry Knolls Park
Times: Same as listed above

Goalkeeper Training

Goalkeeping is a unique position that requires specialized training. To address this need, Colorado United's Director of Goalkeeping, Brett O'Connor has created a goalkeeper training program available to all Academy players. Footwork, handling, distribution, positioning, and shot stopping are the primary emphasis of the program. Each team is encouraged to send one or two players to attend the goalkeeper training sessions. Below you will find the training schedule for the Spring 2009 season.

All goalkeeper training sessions will be held at Cherry Knolls Park.

Day: Tuesday
Cherry Knolls Practice Days: August 24, September 7, 14, 28, October 5 & 19
Ken Caryl Practice Days: August 31, September 21, October 12 & 26
Times: Girls: 4:30 - 5:30pm Boys: 5:45 - 6:45pm

Parents check the Academy Program hotline 45 minutes before any training session in the event of a schedule change. (303) 212-0311

Please contact Director of Goalkeeping, Brett O'Connor or U9 Academy Program Director, Barry Mantle if you have any questions.