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Little Lions U5 Fall 2025 - Fall 2025

Lion Cubs

If your 2.5- 4 year old is brand new to soccer, Lion Cubs is where its at! Lion Cubs is run by Coaches Robert Long and Lori Babers. Their goal for your player is to teach them a bit about how soccer works. They will learn how to pass, how to shoot, how to dribble and how to be an amazing teammate! Since ECSC strives to be such a family friendly culture, we encourage all parents to join the Little Lions on field at practice and work with your kids to bond and have a great time.

  • 1- 30 minute practice per week on assigned week night, exact days and times will be available during the scheduling process.
  • The Lion Cubs will be invited to play a scrimmage game during the half time show of two of the U15 games during the season (Saturday Morning on the 4th and 8th game weeks)
  • Favorite games such as red light, green light, Simon says, "Kick the coach", and many more.
  • Roster sizes of 10 or less

Mighty Cubs

If your 3- 4 year old has played a sport before (not necessarily soccer), this is where they belong! Might Lions will practice and play every week. This is run by Coaches Robert Long and Lori Babers. Their goal for your player is to take what they have learned in practice and put it into action in the game. Since ECSC strives to be such a family friendly culture, we encourage all parents to join the Little Lions on field at practice and work with your kids to bond and have a great time.

  • 1 night per week on assigned week night, games to follow practices on same night (20-30 minutes of practicing / 20-30 minute game to follow practice).
  • The Mighty Cubs will be invited to play a scrimmage game during the half time show of two of the U15 games during the season (Saturday Morning on the 4th and 8th game weeks)
  • Roster sizes of 7 or less

Rosters published 8/18. Practices begin the week of 9/8

Saturday Game dates: 10/11 (USA Day), 11/8 (Championship  & 5pm end of season party)

In the event of rain cancellation: 11/15 (Championship  & 5pm end of season party)

Program Details
  • Registration Status:
    Open
  • Early Bird Registration:
    Saturday, May 3, 2025 - Saturday, May 31, 2025
  • Regular Registration:
    Sunday, June 1, 2025 - Thursday, July 31, 2025
  • Late Registration:
    Friday, August 1, 2025 - Saturday, August 30, 2025
  • Program Duration:
    Monday, September 8, 2025 - Saturday, November 8, 2025
  • Early Registration Cost:
    $125.00 - $175.00
  • Regular Registration Cost:
    $135.00 - $175.00
  • Late Registration Cost:
    $150.00 - $190.00
  • Sibling Discount:
    $10.00
Frequently Asked Questions
  • What equipment is needed to play?: Your child will need cleats, shin guards, a size 3 ball, and a water bottle to start the first practice.
Offerings
Schedule Grid
 Registration DatesCostStatus

Offering: Lion Cubs - DOB: 01/02/21 - 01/01/23 (2.0 and 3.0 year olds)
 Early Bird: 05/03/25 12:00 AM - 06/01/25 12:00 AM$125.00Closed
 Regular: 06/01/25 12:00 AM - 07/31/25 12:00 AM$135.0017 Available
 Late: 07/31/25 12:00 AM - 08/30/25 12:00 AM$150.00Not Open Yet

Offering: Mighty Cubs - DOB: 01/02/20 - 01/01/22 (3.0 and 4.0 year olds)
 Early Bird: 05/12/25 12:00 AM - 06/01/25 12:00 AM$175.00Closed
 Regular: 06/01/25 12:00 AM - 07/31/25 12:00 AM$175.0020 Available
 Late: 07/31/25 12:00 AM - 08/30/25 12:00 AM$190.00Not Open Yet
Add-Ons
Add-On
Practice T Shirt
Practice T Shirt $20.00 Per Item
Great, light weight wicking material. Perfect for those warm practice days!
Size: Youth Small, Youth Medium, Youth Large, Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large, Adult XL, Adult XXL, Adult XXXL
Color: Navy, Light Grey, Dark Grey, Blue, Black, Purple
Note: Entry of "Name (Optional) or N/A" is required on checkout.
Available for the following Offerings: Lion Cubs
Team Support Hoodie Adult Sizes
Team Support Hoodie Adult Sizes $36.00 Per Item
This is Gildan sweatshirt with a hood in your team's jersey color. Team name printed on front, and player last name and jersey number printed down the sleeve.
Size: Adult Extra Small, Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large, Adult XL, Adult 2X Large, Adult 3X Large
Available for the following Offerings: Lion Cubs
Mesh Hat
Mesh Hat $18.00 Per Item
Richardson Mesh Hat with ECSC Patch
Size: Adult ($2.00 addl.), Youth
Available for the following Offerings: Lion Cubs
Soccer Dad Shirt
Soccer Dad Shirt $20.00 Per Item
Super Cool Soccer Dad shirt
Size: Youth Small, Youth Medium, Youth Large, Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large, Adult XL, Adult XXL, Adult XXXL
Color: Navy, Light Grey, Dark Grey, Blue, Black, Purple
Available for the following Offerings: Lion Cubs
Soccer Mom Shirt
Soccer Mom Shirt $20.00 Per Item
Soccer Mom, not just a title, its a life style....
Size: Youth Small, Youth Medium, Youth Large, Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large, Adult XL, Adult XXL, Adult XXXL
Color: Navy, Light Grey, Dark Grey, Blue, Black, Purple
Available for the following Offerings: Lion Cubs
Soccer Mom Shirt 2
Soccer Mom Shirt 2 $20.00 Per Item
Soccer Mom, not just a title, its a life style....
Size: Youth Small, Youth Medium, Youth Large, Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large, Adult XL, Adult XXL, Adult XXXL
Color: Navy, Light Grey, Dark Grey, Blue, Black, Purple
Available for the following Offerings: Lion Cubs
Team Support Sweatshirt Adult Sizes
Team Support Sweatshirt Adult Sizes $32.00 Per Item
This is Gildan sweatshirt with NO hood in your team's jersey color. Team name printed on front, and player last name and jersey number printed on the back.
Size: Adult Extra Small, Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large, Adult Extra Large, Adult 2X Large, Adult 3X Large
Available for the following Offerings: Lion Cubs
Wicking Practice Long Sleeve (Youth)
Wicking Practice Long Sleeve (Youth) $20.00 Per Item
Youth wicking material long sleeve. Will match your team's jersey color, perfect to wear under the uniform on colder days
Size: Youth Extra Small, Youth Small, Youth Medium, Youth Large, Youth Extra Large
Available for the following Offerings: Lion Cubs