1st-2nd Grade Boys (U7-U8)
1/2 Boys
The 1st & 2nd grade boys division plays at Barry Park on Saturday mornings.
Start time is 10:30 am.
The players practice for approximately 20 minutes and then play two 20 minute games.
Games are played 4 v 4 with no goalie.
The emphasis in this division is on skill development, learning basic skills of the game, and having fun.
Soft cleats are recommended. Shinguards are required to be worn under the socks.
Fields are set up at the north end of Barry Park. Fields are approximately 20 yds by 30 yds.
Home fields and rotation schedule - Fall 2025
Optional Group Training
There is an optional group training session for 1/2 Boy on Wednesdays, 6:15-7:00 pm.
Practice & Skills Training Schedule (Fall 2025)
Group practice and skills training
| Division | Day | Time | Location |
| 1/2 Girls | Wednesday | 5:30-6:15 pm | Barry Park |
| 1/2 Boys | Wednesday | 6:15-7:00 pm | Barry Park |
| 3/4 Girls | Thursday | 5:30-6:15 pm | Barry Park |
| 3/4 Boys | Thursday | 6:15-7:00 pm | Barry Park |
| 5/6 Girls | Tuesday | 5:30-6:15 pm | Barry Park |
| 5/6 Boys | Tuesday | 6:15-7:00 pm | Barry Park |
1/2 and 3/4 sessions run by Dave Larsen, parent, Board member, and former D1 soccer player.
5/6 sessions run by Ryan O'Hanlon, ESPN staff writer, former D1 soccer player, and club soccer coach.
These academy style (group) practice/skills training sessions are open to all ESS players. Your coach may offer a team practice at another time. You are welcome to attend any, all, or none of the sessions.
All sessions meet at the field near the field house at the north end of Barry Park. On days when there is a Modified game on the field, meet just south of the Modified field.
