Children playing youth soccer outdoors in Colorado Springs

Beginner Youth Soccer, Built the Right Way

Movement. Confidence. Friendships. A lifelong love of soccer. SPARKS gives young children a positive first soccer experience. Weekly classes for ages 15 months–6 launch at Forge Fitness on November 11, 2026. First classes: November 11, 13 & 14. Seasonal winter and spring soccer serves ages 6–9 separately.

Our Coaching Approach

Learn through movement

Sessions keep players active with the ball, using age-appropriate challenges instead of long lines and lectures.

Build confidence first

Coaches create a positive environment where beginners can try, make mistakes, and grow without pressure.

Grow skills step by step

From balance and first touches to passing, finishing, and game decisions, each age group has activities suited to its stage of development.

Keep families connected

Clear communication, flexible monthly enrollment, and a free first trial make it easier to find the right fit. A caregiver stays on the premises during weekly classes.

What Players Experience

Young players practicing indoor soccer in Colorado Springs

Little ones explore movement with their grown-up. Preschoolers develop independence, while older players build ball skills and teamwork through games and scrimmages.

Ball Mastery

Players learn to control the ball with both feet, change direction, protect possession, and play with confidence.

Game Awareness

Small-sided games teach players to find space, support teammates, make decisions, and understand the flow of play.

Joy and Belonging

  • Every player gets meaningful touches, encouragement, and room to grow.

    The SPARKS Standard

  • Winter skill-building leads directly into real spring-game confidence.

    One Connected Journey

  • Children learn best when the environment is positive, active, and age-appropriate.

    Confidence Before Pressure

A program for every stage.

Parent + Child Soccer · 15 months–3
35 minutes · Maximum 8 children
First Steps Soccer · 3–4
40 minutes · Maximum 10 children
Little Players Soccer · 4–6
45 minutes · Maximum 12 children

Beginners welcome. We’ll help choose the right group at overlapping ages.

Weekly membership: $89/month for one recurring class per week, including five-class months. No registration or equipment fees. One free trial, 10% sibling discount, and no long-term contract.

First 30 founding enrollments: $79/month for three months, then automatically $89/month.

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Seasonal Soccer · Ages 6–9
Winter indoor skills and spring outdoor team play, with separate schedules and seasonal prices. Explore seasonal soccer →

SPARKS is operated by Forge Fitness and connected to the founders of Forge Athletic Club, with its own focus on positive early soccer experiences.

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