Play, Grow, Thrive – On the Field and Beyond
Social-Emotional Learning Through Soccer
At Doza Sports, social-emotional learning is not an add-on — it’s intentionally woven into every class. Our curriculum is grounded in the CASEL framework, the nationally recognized model for high-quality social-emotional learning, which identifies five core competencies children need to thrive in school, relationships, and life.
Through our 10-week, age-specific curriculum, each week focuses on one CASEL competency, allowing children to practice and build these skills gradually, meaningfully, and developmentally appropriately.
The five CASEL competencies include: self- awareness, self- management, social awareness, relationship skills and responsible decision- making.
Weekly Skill Progression
Week 1: Ball familiarity through rolling, stopping, and toe taps
Week 2: Dribbling basics using guided cone pathways
Week 3: Introduction to passing through partner roll-and-receive activities
Week 4: Footwork development with playful dribbling games
Week 5: Shooting fundamentals using low goals and soft targets
Week 6: Dribbling and passing through relay-style games
Week 7: Small-group play emphasizing spacing and sharing
Week 8: Turning and shielding through gentle, controlled challenges
Week 9: Simple tactical awareness—learning to move into open space
Week 10: Mini-tournament applying all learned skills in a fun, supportive setting
Age Brackets
At Doza Sports, our curriculum is intentionally scaffolded by age and development. Each program builds on the one before it — gradually increasing structure, skill complexity, and social-emotional expectations — so children feel supported at every stage of their growth.
Ages 4-5
Playful soccer foundations that grow confidence, coordination, and emotional balance.
Ages 6-7
Skill-building soccer that strengthens teamwork, focus, and emotional regulation.
Ages 8-10
Advanced skill development paired with confidence, leadership, and emotional resilience.