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Little Rookies Basketball (Ages 4-5)
Little Rookies Basketball provides children with a fun and educational first basketball experience! Players are taught the fundamentals of dribbling, shooting, passing, rebounding, defense, and the concept of game play. The curriculum incorporates teaching styles that help this age group build an understanding of the skills that are taught by utilizing fun terminology and engaging activities. A positive and encouraging atmosphere is created in which kids learn proper sportsmanship. Each week players participate in developmentally appropriate instruction and modified, recreational game play.
Rookie Basketball (Ages 6-7)
Rookie Basketball provides children with a fun and educational basketball experience! Players are taught the fundamentals of dribbling, shooting, passing, rebounding, defense, and game play. This program furthers the development of each skill by providing appropriate progressions to challenge participants while still building their confidence. A positive and encouraging atmosphere is created in which kids learn proper sportsmanship and demonstrate respectful behavior. Each week players participate in developmentally appropriate instruction and recreational, modified game play.
Rookie Minor League Basketball (Ages 8-9)
Rookies are moving up to the Minor League! This highly active basketball program for older children will help skill development and promote physical activity. Players will participate in games and drills that focus on improving the fundamentals of each skill. The program will also include non-competitive scrimmages that are facilitated by the coaches. Staff will allow the children to play but also stop the game when teachable moments happen to help players learn different components of the game. With an emphasis on fun and physical activity, participants are sure to have a great basketball experience that includes both instruction and plenty of game play!b
Soccer
Soccer
Little Rookies Soccer (Ages 3-4)
Little Rookies Basketball provides children with a fun and educational first basketball experience! Players are taught the fundamentals of dribbling, shooting, passing, rebounding, defense, and the concept of game play. The curriculum incorporates teaching styles that help this age group build an understanding of the skills that are taught by utilizing fun terminology and engaging activities. A positive and encouraging atmosphere is created in which kids learn proper sportsmanship. Each week players participate in developmentally appropriate instruction and modified, recreational game play.
Rookies Soccer (Ages 5-6)
Rookie Sports Club leads an age appropriate program that utilizes fun games and activities to teach the fundamentals of soccer. Coaches focus on continuing to develop basic soccer skills including dribbling, passing, spacing, defending, and concepts of game play. Proper sportsmanship is emphasized in a positive and encouraging atmosphere enabling children to enjoy learning soccer while also have fun being physically active. Each week will include both developmentally appropriate instruction as well as recreational, non-competitive game play.
Rookie Minor League Soccer (Ages 7-9)
Get ready for the Rookies to join the Minor League! This exciting youth soccer program is great for payers of all abilities. Creating a relaxed atmosphere to promote fun and learning, players will participate in games that help develop the fundamentals of soccer. Additionally, participants will play a recreational scrimmage each week. Coaches will emphasize proper sportsmanship and teamwork in order to create a positive, active, soccer experience for older children.
Volleyball
Baseball
Volleyball
Volleyball
Rookie Volleyball (Grades 1-3)
Have a great time learning the sport of volleyball in the Rookie Sports Club Volleyball Program! Throughout the duration of the program, participants will learn a wide variety of skills including passing, setting, blocking, and serving. Older players will also work on spiking. Each week will include small sided, modified games that help players learn spacing on the volleyball court, communication with teammates, and moving to the ball. The positive atmosphere makes for a fun learning experience catered to all skill abilities!
Rookie Minor League Volleyball (Grades 4-6)
Have a great time learning the sport of volleyball in the Rookie Sports Club Volleyball Program! Throughout the duration of the program, participants will learn a wide variety of skills including passing, setting, blocking, and serving. Older players will also work on spiking. Each week will include small sided, modified games that help players learn spacing on the volleyball court, communication with teammates, and moving to the ball. The positive atmosphere makes for a fun learning experience catered to all skill abilities!
Baseball
Baseball
Little Rookies T-Ball (Ages 3-4)
Little Rookies T-Ball is a great introduction to the game of baseball for young children. Using age appropriate activities, players will be introduced to fundamentals of baseball in an atmosphere that is supportive, fun, and prevents children from feeling pressured. Each week the program will include an instructional portion that will introduce players to batting, base running, fielding, throwing, and catching. A modified game will also be played each week. Parent participation is strongly encouraged to allow the program to run smoother. The Rookie Sports Club T-Ball Program will provide your child with a fun and positive baseball experience that will help build self-esteem and nurture their excitement for physical activity and continuing participating in sports
Rookie Minor League Baseball (ages 5-6)
The Rookies are coming to the Minor League! This program is a great introduction to coach-pitch baseball for beginning baseball players. The instructional portion of the program utilizes developmentally appropriate drills with modifications and/or progressions implemented when necessary, helping every child improve their baseball skills despite their current abilities. Skills taught will include batting, fielding, throwing, and catching. The program will also include a modified, non-competitive game each week. As weeks progress, new aspects of the game/game scenarios will be added to allow children to learn within the context of the game. Children will be able to use a Tee during the game if they are having difficulty hitting a pitched ball. Parent Participation is welcomed in this program. All Coaches will emphasize and demonstrate the importance of great sportsmanship and create an encouraging and positive atmosphere that helps players build self-esteem and ensures all children have that great baseball experience to foster their excitement for physical activity and continuation of participation in sports!
Rookie Major League Baseball (ages 7-8)
The Rookies are moving up the Major League! In this fun baseball program, children will continue learning the game of baseball through more advanced game scenarios. Players will engage in a non-competitive game for a majority of the program. During the game, coaches will stop and explain to players in the outfield where they should throw the ball. As weeks progress, the concept of strikes and outs will be introduced while still maintaining a positive atmosphere that emphasizes encouragement regardless of the outcome of each play. Coaches will make sure to capitalize on teachable moments and eliminate any negative attitudes towards advanced game concepts.
Lacrosse
Golf
Lacrosse
Lacrosse
Come out and learn the exciting game of lacrosse in the Rookie Sports Club Lacrosse Program! Children will be split by age group in this recreational program, designed to introduce the basic skills and help players understand the rules and style of the game. Coaches will use fun games to teach participants the fundamentals including scooping ground balls, throwing, catching, cradling, shooting, and defending. Each week will include a practice portion to help skill development as well as modified, non-competitive game. Checking will not be allowed and there will be zero physical contact. Face goggles, helmets, and pads will not be necessary.
Coaches will explain there are slight differences in competitive girls lacrosse and boys lacrosse. However all basic skills are taught the same except coaches will teach the difference in cradling. Boys sticks and softer lacrosse balls will be used for this program. Children are welcome to bring their own sticks if they would like. However, boys sticks are actually very helpful for all beginning players. It allows a higher success rate for skills, especially catching (girls lacrosse stick have a more shallow pocket which makes catching more challenging especially with a lighter ball).
Rookie Minor League Lacrosse (Grades 4-6)
Come out and learn the exciting game of lacrosse in the Rookie Sports Club Lacrosse Program. Children will be split by age group in this recreational program, designed to introduce the basic skills and help players understand the rules and style of the game. Coaches will use fun games to teach participants the fundamentals including scooping ground balls, throwing, catching, cradling, shooting, and defending. Each week will include a practice portion to help skill development as well as modified, non-competitive game. Checking will not be allowed and there will be zero physical contact. Face goggles, helmets, and pads will not be necessary.
Coaches will explain there are slight differences in competitive girls lacrosse and boys lacrosse. However all basic skills are taught the same except coaches will teach the difference in cradling.
Boys sticks and softer lacrosse balls will be used for this program. Children are welcome to bring their own sticks if they would like. However, boys sticks are actually very helpful for all beginning players. It allows a higher success rate for skills, especially catching (girls lacrosse stick have a more shallow pocket which makes catching more challenging especially with a lighter ball).
Golf
Golf
Rookie Golf (Ages 5-7)
The Rookie Sports Club Golf Program is beneficial to players experienced and those just starting. Participants will learn and practice the fundamentals golf skills including driving, putting, chipping, and pitching. Children should bring their own clubs. Limited clubs will be available to use.
Tennis
Floor Hockey
Tennis
Tennis
Rookie Tennis is focused on the refinement of the basic skills with additional challenges for intermediate players. Participants will learn the fundamentals including serving, stroke technique (forehand and backhand) and progress into short rallies. The coaches create a comfortable environment that allow children to practice without feeling nervous about their performance. The coaches leading our tennis programs are dedicated to providing a fun and positive tennis experience for all players.
Tennis II is focused on the refinement of the basic skills with additional challenges for intermediate players. Participants will learn the fundamentals including serving, stroke technique (forehand and backhand) and start working on raylling.The coaches create a comfortable environment that allow children to practice without feeling nervous about their performance. The coaches leading our tennis programs are dedicated to providing a fun and positive tennis experience for all players.
Rookie Tennis III (Ages 11-15)
Tennis III focuses on the refinement of the basic skills with additional challenges for intermediate players. Participants will learn, practice, and strive to perfect the fundamentals including serving, stroke technique (forehand and backhand), rallying and court awareness. The coaches create a comfortable environment that allow children to practice without feeling nervous about their performance. The coaches leading our tennis programs are dedicated to providing a fun and positive tennis experience for all players
Floor Hockey
Pickleball
Pickleball
Pickleball
Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the U.S. because it’s accessible to people of all walks of life. If you teach your kids to play you will create a fun family activity to enjoy together for many years. A combination of tennis, ping pong, and badminton, Pickleball is easy for all ages to learn. First we introduce kids to the equipment, court, and rules. Then we work on the fundamentals of the serve, forehand, and backhand. Before long we are playing! Each subsequent class begins with a review of the fundamentals and a focus on one strategic element to the game. 10 minutes later we are playing Pickleball under the supervision of an experienced Coach who provides situational instruction throughout the program.
Partnerships
We are proud to partner with the following departments:
Barberton Parks and Recreation,
Bedford Parks and Recreation,
Concord Township Recreation,
Massillon Parks and Recreation,
Mayfield Heights Parks and Recreation,
Mayfield Village Parks and Recreation,
Orange Community Education and Recreation, Rittman Recreation,
Stow Parks and Recreation,
Streetsboro Parks and Recreation, and
Twinsburg Parks and Recreation
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Current Partners
For a Child (Canton), Irma Jones (Akron), Solon Chabad Preschool (Solon)
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Analise had a fantastic time and was sad it was over! Going into this I didn’t know what to expect and as a parent, I am worried about activities becoming too competitive. This was perfect. Everyone was encouraged and supported and made to feel like a success. Coach Mitchell was so patient and kind with everyone.Heidi CGroveport
This was our first experience with the rookies program. And Jaxson loved it. We tried T-ball a couple years ago but he got bored very quick. He loved going every Friday. The coaches compliment each other flawlessly. I had fun watching as well. The best part for the little guy was the medal on the last day. You guys do an awesome job!
Mary C.Rittman
Amanda thank you for doing such a good job with not only Drew but all the kids. I thought you did such a good job of teaching basic skills and not overwhelming the little ones with a million things. You brought the same energy every week and that is hard to do with those little kids. Again job well done and I hope to get Drew back in another session soon.
Joel H.Massillon
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