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Wyckoff Dad Creates Soccer Playgroup

Preschoolers have an opportunity to learn and play the game

This Fall, preschoolers will get a chance to meet new friends, have some fun and learn a little bit about soccer thanks to the newly formed SoccerPlayGroup.

Wyckoff parent Julio Diaz created the play group after his search for a soccer program for his 2-year-old son and 3.5-year-old daughters was unsuccessful.

“I could not find a program that met on the weekend so I decided the create my own,” said Diaz.

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Diaz’s involvement in soccer spans 30 years. In 2004, Diaz was instrumental in creating, organizing and managing the Manhattan-based Gotham Argo men’s soccer team.

After moving to the suburbs in 2007, the goal keeper joined an indoor men’s league, Arsenal F.C., in Waldwick.

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“I have always played soccer; I just love the game,” said Diaz.

In order to get the word out, Diaz created a website and Facebook page. His wife Karen, a member of the Facebook group Wyckoff Moms, posted an announcement about the playgroup. Recent comments reflect community enthusiasm for this type of preschool activity.

The two organized soccer play groups are geared for boys and girls ages 2.5 to 3.5 and 3.5 to 5 years. The groups will meet on Saturdays for one hour sessions starting on September 10 until October 29.   Cost for the six sessions is $100 and includes a ball and t-shirt. 

According to Diaz, the playgroup sessions will include an introduction to basic soccer skills as well as a variety of fun games to develop balance, movement and motor skills. 

For more information visit www.soccerplaygroup.com or call (201) 485-8527

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