Dexter Community Education

Professional coaching coordinated by Michigan Thunder FC Director of Academy, Sean Myint 

Little Bolts ages 3-5. Our Little Bolts program aims to develop soccer specific skills such as basic motor skills, balance, coordination, foot-eye coordination, and ball skills.  Little Bolts build strong fundamental foundations for physical skills, teamwork and inspires confidence at a young age in a successful atmosphere where learning is fun.  It also gives the players the opportunity to play soccer, learn new skills and have an enjoyable sporting experience all while making new friends.  A professional coaching staff will deliver this high-energy experience.  Our goal is to provide a perfect introduction to the game of soccer while focusing on independence and enhancing your child’s overall growth and well being.  You will see happy, confident children who are eager to learn and come back for more.  In the fall, winter and spring, Little Bolts meet on Saturdays, 9-9:45am.  Five year olds have the option of registering for Little Bolts or Strikers.  If you're unsure as to which program is best for your participant, we suggest you register for Little Bolts and talk with the coaches at the conclusion of the first practice.

Strikers ages 5 -10. Our Thunder Strikers program is designed to support and guide emerging young soccer players and parents into a formalized, structured and developmental soccer environment.  The goal is to provide technical training for ALL players who have a strong desire to develop their technical skill level, increase their knowledge and foster a love for the game of soccer.  The training will focus on developing technical skills including first touch, dribbling, passing, receiving, shooting and attacking moves.  The Thunder Strikers program places a strong emphasis on teamwork, sportsmanship and the skills that are vital components of competitive soccer and transferable skills to life.  In the fall, winter and spring, the Thunder Strikers program usually includes one weekday evening practice and a Saturday program, between 10am and noon.  

What to Bring: Wear shin guards, sneakers or soccer shoes (during outdoor season), bring a water bottle and a size 3 or 4 soccer ball to all sessions.

Soccer Shirts: You have the option of purchasing a Michigan Thunder FC t-shirt.  MI Thunder partners with DCE to coordinate our youth soccer program.  Youth soccer participants are often invited to support the DHS soccer programs on Senior Night or on other special occasions.  Wearing the MI Thunder soccer shirt gets the student into the game at no charge.    

Spring 2024: Little Bolts will continue to meet on Saturdays only.  Striker training sessions will be on Tuesdays or Thursdays with in-house games on Saturdays between 10am and noon.  Check the box next to your phone number in your Eleyo profile so you may receive text messages.