As a parent, you have a ton of options for things you can sign your children up for. Arts, sports, tutoring, and more offer ways to get your kid unplugged from their screens and out into the world, meeting new friends and learning new skills.

But why should you sign your child up to a sport?

And why should you sign them up to a soccer program?

And why should you sign them up to the program at Richmond FC?

• Sports build strength, speed, agility, cardio, and general health
• Sports teach the value of teamwork, leadership, tactics, and the value and rewards of hard work
• Sports help kids learn social cues and build friendships in an environment with hundreds of potential friends
• Sports programs are good for parents too, bringing opportunities to make your own friendships that endure

• Soccer is an ‘every muscle’ game, where speed, strength, agility, cardio, core strength, flexibility, and stamina all get a workout
• Soccer is among the least expensive sports for a child to play, with a full fall/winter season of open development costing as little as $375, with two 90-minute training sessions per week and at least one full game, overseen by professional coaches and nationally accredited volunteers
• Equipment-wise, al you need to bring are a pair of cleats, shin guards, and a water bottle. We supply everything else
• While we love our volunteer coaches, managers, and administrators, unlike other sports, we don’t enlist parents to perform hours of volunteer work weekly. If you can help, fantastic. If you’re busy, we get it