Sports empower children to thrive both physically and mentally, offering a dynamic outlet for growth and exploration. Through movement and team activities, participants build self-esteem, enhance social skills, and discover the value of discipline and teamwork. These programs nurture resilience, confidence, and a love for healthy living, inspiring children to excel on and off the field.
Los Niños Primero Soccer Academy
For children ages 5–6: Engage in fun, parent-child activities and friendly tournaments
For children ages 7–12: Build foundational soccer skills in structured practice sessions
Fridays 6-8 PM
Location: Mount Vernon School Lower Campus.
The Los Niños Primero Soccer Academy, led by renowned coach Ricardo Montoya, combines expert training with holistic development to enrich the lives of young players. Coach Montoya, a USSF Y and A licensed professional, brings over 20 years of experience across youth, academy, and professional soccer, having played professionally in Costa Rica and coached in El Salvador and U.S. leagues.
The academy offers Friday sessions where students aged 7-12 hone their basic soccer skills, while children aged 5-6 enjoy fun, interactive play alongside their parents in friendly tournaments. Beyond soccer, the program fosters a better quality of life by integrating lessons in social, physical, and emotional well-being, inspiring teamwork, confidence, and a lifelong love of the game.
Swim
For children ages 4 and up
Schedule set by our partners at Goldfish Swim
Thanks to special funding from The City of Sandy Springs, Los Niños Primero proudly partners with Goldfish Swim School to equip our students with a vital life skill: swimming.
Beyond water safety, this program enhances balance, movement, and motor skills, empowering students with confidence both in and out of the water. Through expert instruction and a supportive environment, children gain skills that promote physical coordination and lifelong well-being.
For more information about these programs, please contact our Extracurricular Program Coordinator, Vasthi Reyes at vasthi.reyes@losninosprimerousa.org.