It’s been great to see players back on the field this week after the most recent lockdown. The thing we’ve heard most often is how desperate everyone is to get out and play outside again as soon as the weather and pandemic allow.

We are still a few days away from posting details of our spring leagues for adults, but we have already launched some exciting new spring soccer programs for kids.

We’ve teamed up with Futuro Soccer Academy to kick-off a new concept in house league soccer in Ottawa.

Whether your boy or girl is completely new to the game or continuing with a sport they already love, we’ll be combining the most-respected coaching group in the city with the best facilities and superior customer service.

Those of you who have watched the Futuro Academy kids train before or after your Footy Sevens game will already have been amazed at the level of technique and attention to detail at each session. Those same core principals will be adapted to each age level to give an unrivalled start in the game for both beginners and kids with a little experience. Although development will be the goal, we’ll never lose sight of the importance of fun in every session. The more fun the kids are having, the more they are engaged and the more engaged they are the more they learn. Each session combines physical literacy, practice and team games.

We’ll also be posting some tips and drills from the Futuro coaches each week on our twitter and Facebook.

You can check out all of our upcoming spring soccer programs for 4-10 year-olds on our new Li’l Sambas soccer website and you can even take advantage of our early bird pricing until the end of February, Keep an eye out on our social media too, we’ll be posting tips and drills from the Futuro Soccer Academy coaching staff.

If you would like to know more, check out the Lil Sambas website or e-mail us at admin@lilsambassoccer.com.