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Huron Valley

Backed by 20 years of experience, Soccer Stars offers a unique, age-specific curriculum that is crafted to improve soccer skills, build self-confidence, and develop socialization skills. Soccer Stars offers the most popular children’s soccer program for kids ages 1 & up.
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for all ages & stages

Our 1-12+ programs, classes and camps are designed to help your child grow physically and emotionally, all while having fun.

Parent & me

Ages: 1 - 2 years

A pre-soccer music and movement program for toddlers ages 1-2. This fun-filled class - taught by experienced instructors and their puppet friends, Mimi and Pepe

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Super Soccer Stars

Ages: 2.5 - 10 years

The classic youth soccer program that teaches the fundamentals of the sport in a fun, non-competitive, educational environment.

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Soccer Stars United

Ages: 5 - 12 years

The natural continuation and advanced program of Super Soccer Stars. Players are gradually introduced to technical skills & team concepts as they improve soccer skills.

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camps

We offer camps year-round.
Click below for more detail about our upcoming season & sessions.

WHAT SETS
US APART?

INDUSTRY LEADING SOCCER EDUCATION SYSTEM

Set in a fun, non-competitive environment, Soccer Stars offers the nation’s most popular children’s soccer program for kids ages 1 and up. Backed by 20 years of experience, Soccer Stars offers a unique, age-specific curriculum that is crafted to improve soccer skills, build self-confidence, and develop socialization skills.

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trained & vetted coaches

low kid
to coach ratio

Crib-to-College Player Pathway

cognitive & socialization skills

life skills taught through soccer

Our Team

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Paul Greifenberger

President/Owner

Alex Muñoz

Coach

Leo Wilensky

Coach

Cam Greifenberger

Operations & Management; Coaching

Omar Marakby

Coach

Lance Maugh

Marketing and Coaching

Katie Maugh

Coach

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Soccer Stars coaches receive the best benefits possible from a career — getting to play, have fun, and positively impact kids every day! We provide all necessary training, a competitive hourly wage, a flexible work schedule, and a positive work environment.

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