Little Kickers Lanarkshire, St Andrews & St Brides High School, East Kilbride (Saturdays)

Activity Description

At Little Kickers Lanarkshire, we have four different football classes each tailored to a different age group.

Little Kicks – age 1.5 – 2.5 years
Junior Kickers – age 2.5 – 3.5 years
Mighty Kickers – age 3.5 – 5 years
Mega Kickers – age 5 – 8 years

Our youngest group, Little Kicks, is the perfect introduction to the fun world of Little Kickers. Children are introduced to the basics of football (dribbling, striking, goal scoring etc.) in a play-oriented yet structured format, using child-friendly but realistic football equipment. Each child is given the opportunity to work within their ability level but taught in a group environment. Classes also provide a fantastic opportunity for you to assist in your child’s early education, helping them develop physically as well as improving cognitive and social skills.

Junior Kickers builds on the foundation skills and football basics learnt in Little Kicks. Using a familiar structure, children are challenged both physically and mentally. For those children who started in Little Kicks, independent participation is encouraged. If your child has just joined us you may need to stay close-by for a few weeks, but the ultimate goal is for children to be able to participate on their own. The format remains learning through play and because children are allowed to work to their own ability, it is suitable for complete beginners.

Mighty Kickers are confident with boundless energy and this is catered for in the lesson plans. Our games are fast-paced and increasingly football focused, with fun still at the heart, meaning that even new starters easily pick them up. Children begin to understand the importance of team play and matches are gradually introduced.

Mega Kickers is the culmination of the preceding age groups. It brings together all the skills learnt and introduces them into real football matches. Children continue to develop the social and cognitive skills as well as honing their football skills, putting them to use at the end of each session during the 20-minute match. There is a focus on fair play, as well as a focus on knowledge, understanding and practical application of the rules of play.

At St Andrews & St Brides High School on Saturdays we cater to two of those age groups, Mighty Kickers and Mega Kickers, with class times as follows:

9am – Mighty Kickers
10am – Mega Kickers

Get in touch today to arrange a taster class or visit our website to sign-up and give your child the perfect introduction to sport.