Football Classes
for 6 Year Olds
If you’re looking for fun football for 6 year olds, look no further than Soccer Stars Academy™ — an award-winning children’s football activity provider that puts your kids first.
Soccer Stars Academy™ aims to teach kids the beautiful game in a competitive free environment that focuses on having fun and making friends. Our experienced coaches encourage growth on and off the field by teaching important football and life skills such as team work, decision making, and perseverance.
Thousands of eager young boys and girls attend our football classes for children every week across the UK and we can’t wait to welcome your child to our kids football academy!
The Soccer Stars Academy™ Ethos
Our football academy is built around a love of the beautiful game and a passion for helping young children become their best, most confident selves. on and off the field. That’s why all of our kids football classes and games are based on the FRIENDS acronym:- Fun
- Rewarding
- Inclusive
- Educating
- Nurturing
- Developing
- Skill Progression
Sign up for our kids football classes in 3 easy steps to get the ball rolling on your child’s football journey!
Our Shooting Stars Class
We offer football classes for four age groups and the Shooting Stars is the third class in this developmental pathway.
These classes are for the 5 and 6 year age range. At this stage, we assess how each child has progressed through our previous classes and what their skill level is so we can help them to achieve the following milestones:
• Confidence
• Attention
• Spatial Awareness
• Ball Control
• Dribbling
• Shooting
• Tackling
• Game Play
• Football Skills
As these milestones help our young players learn through fun games and activities, you’ll see them grow and thrive from week to week.
Sign your kid up for our fun football training to see how sport can help them grow!
Benefits of Football Lessons for 6 Year Olds
At 6 years old, your little ones are not just full of energy but also ever-ready to absorb information and learn about the world. As they pass through our kids football classes, they will learn important football skills and life skills that will help them thrive in both school and social settings.
Here are some of the benefits you can expect for your child when you join our kids football academy:
1. Fun Physical Activity Through Football
There is no better way to introduce your child to physical activity than through a fun and engaging sport like football.
Through a range of curated games and activities, we teach children the basics of football — ball control, dribbling, passing, tackling, shooting — as well as more complex aspects of the game, such as spatial awareness, positioning, tactics, and skills to beat players with confidence.
All of these skills are excellent for the physical development of young kids.
2. Learning Interpersonal Skills & Making Friends
Joining our football academy is like joining a local team but without the pressures and competitiveness of club football. It is a space where children can become part of a community outside of school and build friendships along the way.
Attending practice with other children their own age will help the kids develop their social skills and understand the value of teamwork and fair play.
3. Holistic Development
By 6 years old, children will have just begun primary school and be learning more about the world outside their home environment. At this life stage, so full of change, it is important to focus on their holistic growth rather than just academic.
By adding a social sport like football to their routine, kids will build confidence, hone their focus and attention spans, and develop life skills that will help them on and off the pitch.
Choose Soccer Stars Academy™ to give your kids a chance to truly flourish!
Learning Through Play:
The Soccer Stars Academy™ Way
When looking for football clubs for 6 year olds, parents often struggle to find the right balance between good quality football training and an environment that is not too serious and high-pressure for their young children. This is where our football academy comes in!
Soccer Stars Academy™ puts young players and their enjoyment above all else, while never compromising on the quality of our training.
Here are some of the ways we achieve this perfect balance in our classes:
A Warm, Welcoming & Safe Environment
We have created a safe environment where young girls and boys of all abilities can be themselves, grow and — most importantly — have fun.
We use exciting games and activities to keep our young footballers engaged while ensuring that they are perfectly placed to learn the beautiful game and all its nuances. You can rest assured that your little one is going to have a ball at our football training sessions and they will be absolutely buzzing to come back every week!
Coaches Who Care
Our football training for 6 year olds is taught by professionally trained coaches who are passionate about early childhood development and have the best interests of your child at heart. This team includes ex-footballers and primary and physical education teachers.
Our coaches find joy in working with children and infusing a love for football in them. They take the time to support and encourage the kids, using educational play, thrilling games, and engaging activities to support their football development.
High Quality Football Classes
Our football training sessions have a maximum of 16 kids per class, which allows us to give each child the individual attention they need to progress at their own pace.
We coach the basics of the game, improve ball control and football skills, and give them the tools to build on more complex skills from a young age — leading to effortless playing and on-the-spot decision-making that will help them join a competitive club if they go this route.
Locations Throughout the UK
We are one of the fastest-growing children’s football activity providers for children aged 18 months to 9 years old, with new locations opening in Scotland and England constantly.
Find your nearest venue in the UK and let your child discover the beautiful game through play!
Sign up for Fun Football for your 6 Year Old
For fun football for 6 year olds that puts your kids’ development and enjoyment first, choose Soccer Stars Academy™.
Read our reviews to see what other parents are saying about our academy.
Get the ball rolling today with our easy 3-step sign up process!
Sign up for kids football classes with Soccer Stars Academy™ in 3 easy steps:
Step 1 Find a venue
We offer football classes for toddlers across Scotland and England. To find a venue click on the location nearest to you on the map.
Step 2 Pick a class
Our weekly football classes are organised every weekend and certain mid week days. Each session goes on for 45 minutes. Pick from four convenient time-slots starting 9:00 am.
Step 3 Sign up
Our football classes are booked in 4-week blocks at £29 per block. Sign-up here.