The programme for our kids and toddlers football classes is designed to embody the principles of our FRIENDS acronym:
- Fun
- Rewarding
- Inclusive
- Energetic
- Nurturing
- Develops confidence
- Skills progression.
Our PVG-certified and first-aid trained coaches and training team is made up of qualified and experienced primary teachers, ex-footballers, and football coaches who ensure that our programme delivers this and more to every child in participation.
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Fun & Friendly Environment
Our class structure, ethos, culture, coaching ability, and friendly environment has shown parents and children how sport — particularly football — can have such a positive effect on early childhood development when taught through fun games and activities and without the pressures of competition-style football.
The enjoyment and fun that we aim to instil in all of our sessions stands as the foundation of all of this.
Various Locations
We have a number of centres in various locations throughout Scotland and North England.
Our football sessions for children has seen thousands of boys and girls improve their confidence while having fun and making friends.
Training Across the Country
No matter where you are in the country, our events and football classes are open for you to join the fastest-growing kids’ football academy in Scotland.
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Kids Football Sessions for Every Age & Level
We offer kids football classes, sessions, and events for every age and every level – from the very first steps up to 9 years of age.
From Pre-School to Primary School
Whether you’re wanting to introduce your pre-school children to sport in a safe, social, and uncompetitive space, or you want to swap out your toddler’s phones and tablets for fun physical activity that improves their motor skills, balance, movement, and more — we have a programme for you.
We believe that every child can learn something through sport so each of our four football classes is tailored to ages within a specific range to make the most of each childhood development phase.
All Ages
Our football classes for toddlers are known as ‘Twinkle Stars’ for the 18 months to 3 year age group and ‘Bright Stars’ for the 3 to 5 year age group. Our kids’ football classes in the next phase are known as ‘Shooting Stars’ for the 5 to 6 year age group and ‘Super Stars’ for the 7 to 9 year age group.
Boys and Girls Welcome
Our club welcomes kids from all around the country. If you are in Scotland or North England, choose from our many locations and venues to find the best soccer school for your little star.
Two of our four classes are aimed at toddlers to start a love for football and exercise in the most fun way during their formative years.
Children Aged 18 Months to 3 Years
The Twinkle Stars classes are the first in our development pathway. These fun and interactive classes are enjoyable for both parents and children.
The sessions are designed to help kids develop social and motor skills such as balance through movement. Participation in our fun games also helps them with active independent interaction.
Children Aged 3 to 4 Years
Our Bright Stars classes are there for when the Twinkle Star toddlers are ready to begin developing their basic football skills.
By the age of 3 years, they will already have worked on their movement and balance. In keeping with the philosophy of our classes always being fun, we build on this with more ball skills.
However, we also aim to develop confidence and cognitive skills in each child, which we achieve by including weekly themes and using fun games that are soccer-related and exciting.
Our two groups aimed at kids 5 years of age and upwards focus on age-appropriate skills to be added to our selection of fun football activities.
Children Aged 5 to 6 Years
Next, we have our Shooting Stars classes – designed with skill in mind as we aim to advance football skills such as shooting technique, dribbling, ball control, passing, and tackling.
This sets a foundation of good football technique, which not only prevents injury but also makes the game more fun and rewarding in the long run.
Ensuring that our football for kids in Glasgow is always fun above all else, we also introduce our ‘Skills to beat players model’ and emphasise the importance of being a good sport in our Shooting Star sessions.
Children Aged 7 to 9 Years
The Super Stars classes are designed to further develop the skills learned in the previous class.
We focus on the bigger picture of the sport, with classes that develop game awareness and spatial reaction and introduce an understanding of the various positions in a football game.
Picking up from where the Shooting Stars classes left off, these Super Star sessions also work on more complex ball skills to beat players, while always encouraging good sportsmanship and ensuring fun and enjoyment for every child.
Birthday Parties & Events
Throughout Scotland and North England, our club centres are the perfect places to hold birthday parties and events. Girls and boys from around the country love attending our holiday camps too.
This is because we offer everything that your football-loving child could possibly want – all their friends having fun together with an unforgettable football-themed party or holiday trip.
Soccer Themed Birthday Parties with Games
Split into two halves like a real football game, we start the party with 45 minutes of fun games and activities led by our awesome coaches.
Half-time allows you to present your child’s favourite party snacks to the group, which we follow up with a 45-minute football tournament.
Gifts and a Trophy Award
We top it all off with stickers and certificates for every child, all the while making sure that the birthday child feels special throughout. The birthday kid gets awarded a captain’s armband, special coaching duties, and a trophy at the end of the game!
Hosted at one of our Centres
Our child football events can be catered to kids from 18 months to 9 years old at any of our centres around Scotland and North England.
Contact us to find out more about how we can create the perfect party for your child.
Simple & Quick Signup for Kids Football, Glasgow
We have a number of Soccer Stars Academy club centres in and around Glasgow, including centres in Paisley, Shawlands, West End Glasgow, and Pollokshaws.
As Easy as 1, 2, 3!
To join an SSA club, you can sign your child up for a fun and cost-effective weekly football session at one of our many club centres in three easy steps:
Choose one of our five football programme venues in Glasgow and the surrounding area, pick a session timeslot, and book — it’s that simple.
Finding fun, social football for toddlers in Glasgow has never been this easy — think fun football, think Soccer Stars Academy!
