ELITE SOCCER
Dayton Kroc Soccer Club Tryouts

Join Dayton Kroc Soccer Club for the spring season! 
We are looking to add players to our roster for the following competitive teams:
Boys born in 3013, 2015, or 2016
Girls born in 2014

Fill out the Interest Form

Tryouts are an opportunity to join the Elite team and commit to the fall 2024 and spring 2025 seasons. Players will demonstrate their abilities in various drills and scrimmage matches guided by our experienced coaching staff. Anyone who has a love for soccer and a desire to improve is welcome! Let's kick off the season together with determination and passion for the game.

Season information
Spring Season: March–June
Cost: $100 per season (due August 3)
Scholarships are available. 

Join the Dayton Kroc Soccer family! Elite teams will compete against other teams locally, and possibly in Columbus or Cincinnati. The schedule will include 2-3 practices each week, in addition to games. Please note that travel to games is required.

For more information, please email Sierra Peacock.

Kroc Kids Spring Soccer  

Ages 4–6  

Registration: Now – March 14th, 2025  
Late registration: March 15, 2025 – April 7, 2025 ($20 late fee)  
Season dates: May 6, 2025 – June 14, 2025  

Schedule: Tuesdays, 5:30 – 7:30 PM @Action Sports & Saturdays, 8:00 – 10:00 AM @The Dayton Kroc Center
Cost: $40 
Scholarships are available. DPS students in grades K–6 are eligible to play for free. Before signing up, email the student's report card as proof of enrollment to Sierra Peacock prior to registration. Each team will be assigned a 45-minute session between these times. 

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Introduce your child to soccer through fun, imaginative play and small group activities that build foundational skills like dribbling, passing, and kicking. Our sessions focus on enjoyment, movement, and simple soccer concepts, helping young players build confidence and develop a lifelong love for the game.

Refunds: Refunds must be requested by May 6, 2025. A $20 non-refundable administration fee will help cover the accrued cost once a child registers.

Kroc Kids Spring Soccer 

Ages 2–3 

Registration: Now – March 14th, 2025 
Late registration: March 15, 2025 – April 7, 2025 ($10 late fee) 
Season dates: May 10, 2025 – June 14, 2025 

Schedule: Saturdays, 10:00 – 1:00 PM (30 minute increments) 10:15 - 10:45 AM, 11:00 - 11:30 AM, 11:45 - 12:15 PM, 12:30 - 1:00 PM
Cost: $25 
Scholarships are available. Team & time assignments will be sent out no later than April 10, 2025. 

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Kick-start your child’s love for soccer with our fun and engaging sessions! Designed to develop basic motor skills, coordination, and social interaction, kids will enjoy playful games centered around a soccer ball. Parents are encouraged to join in, boosting their child’s confidence and comfort as they learn to kick, dribble, and have a blast on the field.

Refunds: Refunds must be requested by May 6, 2025. A $10 non-refundable administration fee will help cover the accrued cost once a child registers.

Functional Sports Training: Soccer

Personal soccer training is a specialized and individualized approach to improving soccer skills. Whether working individually or with a small group, train with a coach to focus on areas of weakness, perform drills tailored to your needs, and receive personalized feedback and guidance. This type of training allows players to target specific skills, improve their technique, and enhance overall performance on the field.

Please email Sierra Peacock to schedule your training session before you sign up.

Basketball Skill Sessions (Ages 7-13)

Spring 2025

Our basketball skill sessions for ages 7 - 13 are designed to help young athletes develop a strong foundation in the fundamentals of basketball while fostering teamwork and confidence. Each session focuses on age-appropriate skill development through engaging drills, activities, and gameplay. This Program is perfect for young players looking to improve their skills, prepare for team play, or simply enjoy the excitement of basketball in a supportive and and encouraging environment.

Key areas of development-

Ball Handling: Learn and refine dribbling techniques to improve control and coordination.

Shooting: Master proper shooting form and techniques, from layups to jump shots.

Passing: Develop accuracy and timing for effective team communication and ball movement.

Defense: Practice defensive positioning, footwork, and strategies to guard opponents effectively. 

Game IQ: Understand basic basketball rules, court positioning, and strategies to enhance overall gameplay.

Program Highlights-

• Sessions tailored to the skill levels of beginners and intermediate players.
• Fun and high energy drills designed to improve agility, coordination, and fitness.
• Opportunities to apply learned skills in small sided games and scrimmages.
• Emphasis on sportsmanship, teamwork, and building confidence on and off the court.

April 28th - June 4th

Ages 7 - 13: $50 (1 hour session) Skill sessions Mondays/Wednesdays 7 - 9 5:30 - 6:30 PM & 10 - 13 6:45 - 7:45 PM

Cost: $50

Early registration: January 15th - February 23rd.

Late registration: February 24th - April 6th is a $20 late fee that will be added. No registrations will be accepted after April 7th.

* All scholarships must be submitted to our scholarship coordinator by this date.

* All DPS students must be registered by this date. 

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Kroc Kids Spring Basketball

Ages 2 & 3

Early Registration: Ends February 23
Late Registration ($20 fee): February 24–April 6
DPS students must register during early registration.
Scholarship applications must be submitted during early registration.

Season dates: April 29–June 3
Schedule: Tuesdays, 6:00–7:30 PM (30-minute sessions)
Location: Kroc Center Gymnasium
Cost: $25

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For DPS Students
Dayton Public Schools students in grades PreK-6 are eligible to play for free! Email the student’s report card to Robert Kirksey before registering.

Program Highlights
The Kroc Kids Basketball Program for ages 2-6 introduces young children to the game of basketball in a fun, interactive, and engaging environment. Our goal is to develop basic motor skills, coordination, and a love for the game while ensuring that participants have an enjoyable and positive experience on the court.

• Fun and Engaging Environment: Each session is designed to keep young children engaged through playful drills, mini-games, and age-appropriate exercises that make learning basketball enjoyable.
• Social Skills and Teamwork: This program encourages interacting with peers, helping kids learn valuable social skills, teamwork, and sharing through group activities and team-based exercises.
• Positive Reinforcement: Our coaches emphasize encouragement, effort, and having fun over competition. Every child is supported and motivated to participate, ensuring a positive experience that fosters a love for basketball.
• Experienced Coaches: Our trained coaches are experienced in working with young children and ensure each session is safe, structured, and tailored to the specific developmental needs of the age group.
• Introduction to Basketball: This program is a perfect introduction to basketball for little ones, where they can learn the fundamentals of the sport, make new friends, and build confidence in a nurturing and playful environment.
• Age-appropriate Skills:
  - Focus on basic motor skills & hand-eye coordination
  - Introduce the basketball through fun activities such as dribbling, rolling, and shooting into smaller hoops
  - Parents are encouraged to participate alongside their children for a comforting and engaging experience

Refund Policy
A non-refundable fee helps cover the cost that is accrued once a child registers for the program, which is $10 for ages 2 & 3. Refunds must be requested before the program begins.

For questions, email Robert Kirksey.

Kroc Kids Spring Basketball

Ages 4–6

Early Registration: Ends February 23
Late Registration ($20 fee): February 24–April 6
DPS students must register during early registration.
Scholarship applications must be submitted during early registration.

Season dates: April 28–June 5
Schedule: Thursdays, 6:00–7:45 PM (45-minute sessions)
Location: Kroc Center Gymnasium
Cost: $40

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For DPS Students
Dayton Public Schools students in grades PreK-6 are eligible to play for free! Email the student’s report card to Robert Kirksey before registering.

Program Highlights
The Kroc Kids Basketball Program for ages 2-6 introduces young children to the game of basketball in a fun, interactive, and engaging environment. Our goal is to develop basic motor skills, coordination, and a love for the game while ensuring that participants have an enjoyable and positive experience on the court.

• Fun and Engaging Environment: Each session is designed to keep young children engaged through playful drills, mini-games, and age-appropriate exercises that make learning basketball enjoyable.
• Social Skills and Teamwork: This program encourages interacting with peers, helping kids learn valuable social skills, teamwork, and sharing through group activities and team-based exercises.
• Positive Reinforcement: Our coaches emphasize encouragement, effort, and having fun over competition. Every child is supported and motivated to participate, ensuring a positive experience that fosters a love for basketball.
• Experienced Coaches: Our trained coaches are experienced in working with young children and ensure each session is safe, structured, and tailored to the specific developmental needs of the age group.
• Introduction to Basketball: This program is a perfect introduction to basketball for little ones, where they can learn the fundamentals of the sport, make new friends, and build confidence in a nurturing and playful environment.
• Age-appropriate Skills
  - Children will learn fundamental basketball skills like dribbling, passing, shooting, and movement
  - The focus is on skill-building through games and simple drills that are fun and easy to follow

Refund Policy
A non-refundable fee helps cover the cost that is accrued once a child registers for the program, which is $20 for ages 4 & older. Refunds must be requested before the program begins.

For questions, email Robert Kirksey.

Dayton United Elite Basketball

Boys grades 2-6 & girls grades 5-6

Season: October–March

Tryouts: Fall 2025

Registrants will receive their tryout day and time by email a week in advance. Because this program is based on tryouts, not all players may be selected for the team. Teams will practice twice a week on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, or Saturdays. They will play other local teams in the Metro League. Please note that travel to games is required.

Dayton United Cheerleading

Girls grades 2–6

Cheer Camp: TBD
Tryouts: TBD
Season dates: October–March
Practice schedule: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM
Location: Kroc Center Gymnasium

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Take your cheer game to a whole new level! Dayton United Cheerleading gives participants training in cheers, jumps, and dances to cheerleaders of all experience levels. Attendance at tryouts is required to make the team. Cheer Camp is offered this fall on September 7! Be sure to attend to maximize your skills and opportunities for the upcoming tryouts and season.

DPS students receive a 100% scholarship.

Please email Robert Kirksey with any questions.

This class will teach students basic tennis competencies such as rallying, serving, and scoring. Students will work towards playing short games and sets with teammates using their agility, balance, and coordination to help develop the four essential skills in tennis: forehands, backhands, volleys, and serves. This class uses orange and green dot tennis balls along with 25 inch+ tennis rackets per USTA (United States Tennis Association).

Session 1

Ages: 7 - 13

Cost: $25 

*5 Minimum to hold class, maximum of 14 in class

*Early registration October 28th - February 1st

*Registration ends March 21st 

Dates: March 25th - May 1st

Tuesday ages 7 - 9 @5:30 - 6:30 PM

Tuesday ages 10 - 13 @6:30 - 7:30 PM

Thursday ages 7 - 9 @5:30 - 6:30 PM

Thursday ages 10 - 13 @6:30 - 7:30 PM

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Our tennis program offers fun, age-appropriate classes that build foundational skills like rallying, serving, and scoring. Students will develop agility, balance, and coordination while learning core techniques—forehands, backhands, volleys, and serves—and progress toward playing short games and sets with teammates.

Highlights:

• Focus on essential tennis strokes and movement skills
• USTA-approved equipment: orange/green dot balls & age-appropriate rackets
• A fun, supportive environment that fosters skill growth and a love for the game

Summer session

Ages: 4-5

Registration Start Date: 4/1/2025

Registration End Date: 7/1/2025

Late Fee Date: 6/15/2025 Late fee cost $10.

Program Dates: July 8th - August 14th

Time: 5:45 PM-6:15PM. Tuesdays, Thursdays or both

Cost: $25 per day

Ages: 6-7

Registration Start Date: 4/1/2025

Registration End Date: 7/1/2025

Late Fee Date: 07/1/205 Late fee cost $10.

Program Dates: July 8th - August 14th

Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM. Tuesdays, Thursdays or both

Cost: $30 per day

Ages: 8-10 (Intermediate, must have taken a class before to register)

Registration Start Date: 4/1/2025

Registration End Date: 6/14/2025

Late Fee Date: 06/1/205 Late fee cost $10.

Program Dates: June 21 - July 26th

Time: 9:00- 10:00 AM. Saturdays

Cost: $30 per day

Ages: 13+ (Teen and adult beginner)

Registration Start Date: 4/1/2025

Registration End Date: 6/14/2025

Late Fee Date: 06/1/205 Late fee cost $10.

Program Dates: June 21 - July 26th

Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM. Saturdays

Cost: $30 per day

For questions, email Erin May. 

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Kroc Kids Run Club

Get your kids moving, having fun, and building healthy habits with the Kroc Kids Run Club! Each age group enjoys fun, age appropriate workouts that focus on speed, endurance, coordination, and confidence — all while in a positive and encouraging environment! Fun games and group runs, goal setting and team spirit, progress tracking and cool achievements. A great way to stay active and make new friends! Whether your child is just starting out or already loves to run, this club is all about fun, fitness, and feeling proud of what they can do!

Ages: 4–6 and 7–12
Registration: April 11 - June 8
Late registration: May 27 - June 8 ($10 late fee)
Season dates: 6 Weeks, $50 2 Sessions per Week

Schedule: June 16th – July 23 (Monday/Wednesday)
Ages 4-6: 5:30–6:30 PM
Ages 7-12: 6:45–7:45 PM
*20 kids maximum per session

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Pickleball Lessons

Whether you are a beginner or advanced, you can up your pickleball game with lessons taught by our nationally certified pickleball instructor and coach, John Grimley.

To schedule lessons, please email John Grimley or Erin May.

Functional Sports Training: Pickleball

Improve your pickleball game with strength training! Work on your lateral movement and your balance to step up your game. Learn and strengthen the muscles you use during matches.

Sessions are offered before or after pickleball. Choose from a 30-minute or a 1-hour session.

For more information, please email Erin May.

Tennis Lessons

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Open Ping Pong

Schedule
Mondays, 3:00–5:00 PM
Tuesdays, 3:00–5:00 PM
Wednesdays, 3:00–5:00 PM
Thursdays, 3:00–5:00 PM

Email Erin May for more information.