Partnering With JOÜK

Demonstrating skills, we work step by step

Joük offers school and community organizations an integral soccer and futsal program. We develop fitness, coordination, and social learning in a fun, supportive environment. 

Programs We Offer:

  • Afterschool soccer and futsal

  • School-day physical education enrichment 

  • Futbol en español (Soccer in Spanish) and Soccer to Learn English (for English Language Learners) (Learn more here.)

  • Friday and Saturday Evening Futsal gym programs

All programs include:

  • Fun pick-up style futsal and soccer games with music and an encouraging, supportive atmosphere

  • Kind, licensed coach-leaders, teaching fundamental “building-block” skills step-by-step following Jouk’s Technical Development Program (TDP) curriculum

  • Everyone plays: We use individual skill activities and small-team games to ensure each child has more time with the ball, making learning more effective and fun.

  • Joük is inclusive: We offer scholarships to bring together a variety of families from all cultures and economic situations.  

Soccer is a global culture! Join it and link children to the world.

Coach Walter training elementary students in Central Park

WHY OUR METHOD WORKS:

Parents often tell us they are amazed how much their children learned in one season. That’s thanks to our focus on early development over early competition.

Our highly trained, friendly coaches start by teaching fundamental “building-block” skills, so students can learn soccer step by step.

You wouldn’t give a child a violin and send them to play a concert the next day. In sport too, children need time and space to learn how to play. They need to get comfortable with the ball, gain coordination, and understand the game, before they head out to team competition.

 

“The art of teaching is the art of assisting discovery.”

-Mark Van Doren

 

What parents say about JOÜK:

 
 
 

My son has attended JOÜK programs for three years and he loved it. The mix of technical training, fun activities, and friendly competition have helped his skill and confidence level improve drastically. We highly recommend JOÜK to anyone who loves the game and wishes to have a kickstart from a younger age.”

-Peter Lee, parent

 
 

My almost 6-year-old son has been in JOÜK for over 2 years and we could not be happier. During that time he has gone from a willing participant to a very eager one. Practice is far more structured and organized than other kids' soccer programs.  The owner is heavily involved with running the classes and that makes a huge difference.

-Michael D., parent

 
 

Coach Walter and his team have been a complete game-changer for my 5 year old. From the very first session, it was evident that Coach Walter is not just a skilled coach, but also a mentor to the kids. His passion for the sport and contagious energy are what keep the kids motivated, engaged and always striving to improve.

-Anton Nosov, parent

Meet Head Coach Walter Altamirano in this video, or learn more about him here.

 
 
 
 

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