Start Smart Programs

  • Start Smart Sports Development Program was developed by top motor skill development specialists in the field of youth sports. Parent-child groups perform motor skill tasks that gradually build confidence in children while they are having fun at the same time.

Start Smart participants will develop proper motor skills without the threat of competition or the fear of getting hurt that will allow them to enjoy and succeed in their youth sports future!

Baseball

Start Smart Baseball will help parents of preschoolers 3-5-years-old objectively measure their childs' abilities. As the program progresses and children show improvement, the skills and exercises are altered so that each child remains challenged while using age appropriate equipment. They will learn concepts and skills including: sport specific soccer skills, preparation for organized sports, building self-esteem and confidence, and social skills.

Kids age 3-5 

**Parent participation required. This is an indoor program facilitated in the gymnasium.

Mondays in March and April

March 11, 18, and 25
April 1, 8, and 15

Times: 6:30-7:30 p.m. (6 sessions total)

Location: 

Martin Luther King Jr Multipurpose Center
1028 NE 14th Street, Gainesville, FL 32601

Registration Fees (includes bat and ball, t-shirt and medal)
        $45.00 per child (resident), *Proof of residency required 
        $56.25 per child (non-resident)

Register Now!

For more information, please call 352-334-5067 or email rec@gainesvillefl.gov.

 

 

Basketball

Start Smart Basketball

Start Smart Basketball will help parents of preschoolers 3-5-years-old objectively measure their childs' abilities. As the program progresses and children show improvement, the skills and exercises are altered so that each child remains challenged while using age appropriate equipment. They will learn concepts and skills including: sport specific soccer skills, preparation for organized sports, building self-esteem and confidence, and social skills.

Kids age 3-5 

**Parent participation required. This is an indoor program facilitated in the gymnasium.

Registration Dates:

September 1 for City residents, September 15 for all residents (open until filled)

Mondays in October and November

October 23
November 6, 13, 20, and 27
December 4

Times: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. (6 sessions total)

Location:

Martin Luther King Jr Multipurpose Center
1028 NE 14th Street, Gainesville, FL 32601

Registration Fees (include basketball, t-shirt and medal)
        $45.00 per child (resident), *Proof of residency required 
        $56.25 per child (non-resident)

Register Now!

For more information, please call 352-334-5067 or email rec@gainesvillefl.gov.

 

Soccer

Start Smart Soccer will help parents of preschoolers 3-5-years-old objectively measure their childs' abilities. As the program progresses and children show improvement, the skills and exercises are altered so that each child remains challenged while using age appropriate equipment. They will learn concepts and skills including: sport specific soccer skills, preparation for organized sports, building self-esteem and confidence, and social skills.

Kids age 3-5 

**Parent participation required. This is an indoor program facilitated in the gymnasium.

Mondays in August and September

August 12, 19, and 26
September 9, 16, and 23

Times: 6:30-7:30 p.m. (6 sessions total)

Location: 

Martin Luther King Jr Multipurpose Center
1028 NE 14th Street, Gainesville, FL 32601

Registration Fees (include soccer ball, t-shirt and medal)
        $45.00 per child (resident), *Proof of residency required 
        $56.25 per child (non-resident)

Register Now!

For more information, please call 352-334-5067 or email rec@gainesvillefl.gov.