First Christian Church | Summer 2025

Do I need special equipment or to send anything with my child to school?

We want to make sure there is no extra cost on parents for their child to participate, so no extra equipment (like cleats or shin guards) is needed. Have your child wear comfortable clothing and shoes and we will provide everything else!

How Does Soccer Shots fit our family schedule?

With classes that meet once a week, our programs offer convenient class times and consecutive age groups for multiple kids, ensuring your child can learn soccer while accommodating your family's schedule. When you sign up for a season, classes meet once a week at the same time and location the entire season,

How Does Soccer Shots fit our family budget?

Our goal is to make participation possible for all children. We offer financial assistance if you are facing financial constraints, and a convenient payment plan is available for anyone at checkout. If cost is prohibiting you from participating, reach out for a discounted rate.

What if I forget to register before the start?

We know that life can get busy! We leave registration open so that you can enroll your child in our program at any time, even after the season starts. No matter when you sign up, your child will receive the same quality coaching, engaging curriculum, and soccer fun!

What is your weather policy?

In the case of unsafe weather, we will notify you of the cancellation via text, which will come from the number 423-427-3727. We aim to notify you at least 45 minutes before the session starts, but weather conditions can change quickly, so we appreciate your understanding if we give less notice.

If a public class is canceled, we will schedule a makeup class at the same time, day, and location at the end of the season (extending the season one week). Please be aware that this makeup session might be during a school break week, as our seasons align with the school calendar. We only guarantee one makeup session (or a refund if the class cannot be rescheduled), but we will make every effort to reschedule all canceled classes. If the scheduled makeup class does not work for you, feel free to join another public Soccer Shots class on a different day or at a different location.

What if I want my child to participate but I'm not sure they will like soccer?

At Soccer Shots, we believe that soccer is the perfect first sport for kids because it develops gross motor skills, builds confidence, and encourages a love for physical activity! We have found that kids that might not initially show an interest in soccer enjoy participating due to our engaging curriculum and skillful coaching. Nevertheless, if you register and your child does not enjoy participating, we are happy to provide you with a credit.

What if my child is/was already in rec soccer?

That’s great–the more exposure to soccer the better! Doing both programs can benefit your child. Our program differs from rec soccer in that it focuses on skill development under the guidance of a qualified instructor. Our goal is to equip participants with the skills and confidence needed to transition to a more competitive environment later, if desired. To draw a parallel between rec soccer and Soccer Shots, consider the difference between casual pool play supervised by a lifeguard and taking swim lessons led by an instructor.

We believe early childhood is an important time in life and we are dedicated to making sure children have a great experience early on in sports. Our classes incorporate a character word of the day, skill of the day, and theme for the day. Here is what our class progression by age looks like:

Class options may be condensed at some locations due to time restraints (e.g. 3-5 yo together instead of 3-4 & 4-6)

The goal of having a jersey shipped to your child is to help get them excited for soccer and to help them feel a part of the group. This is not intended to be another financial hurdle or hidden fee for parents. If you want to participate but do not want a jersey, please reach out about registering without a jersey fee.

If this is your first time signing up for Soccer Shots within 365 days, you will see an added Jersey Fulfillment Program fee. This is a one-time cost to have one youth jersey shipped directly to your house. When you checkout, you will be prompted to add the product "Free Soccer Shots Jersey."

Youth jerseys are distributed once per year and are sent at the same time you pay your jersey fee, regardless of the number of seasons you sign your child up for within that year.

If you have not been prompted to pay the jersey fee, that means you have previously paid it, which means you also will not be receiving a new jersey for this season. If you need a new jersey, please make sure you add one to your order before checking out.