Kids & Toddler Football – Glasgow
Fun Football Classes for Kids and Toddlers in Glasgow
Soccer Stars Academy Glasgow is here to help you introduce your child to football and exercise in a fun, exciting, and safe environment.
Our award-winning football classes for toddlers and children are for kids between the ages of 18 months and 9 years with a focus on learning through football and play.
The programme for our kids and toddlers football classes is designed to embody the principles of our FRIENDS acronym:
- F – Fun
- R – Rewarding
- I – Inclusive
- E – Energetic
- N – Nurturing
- D – Develops confidence
- S – Skills progression
Our qualified and fully insured 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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Soccer Stars Academy: Glasgow Locations
We have a number of Soccer Stars Academy club centres in and around Glasgow, including centres in Paisley, Shawlands, West End Glasgow, and Pollokshaws. To sign up, simply choose one of our five football programme venues in Glasgow, pick a session timeslot, and book — it’s that simple.
Training Across the Country
Our club welcomes kids from all around the country. Choose from our many locations and venues to find the best soccer school for your little star.
We have a number of centres in various locations throughout Scotland and North England.
Our football training for toddlers and children have seen thousands of boys and girls improve their confidence while having fun and making friends.
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. Choose the venue closest to you and sign up for a class by booking a time slot and day.
Fun & Friendly Environment
Our class structure, ethos, culture, coaching style, and friendly environment has shown how sport — particularly football — can have 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 stand as the foundation of all of this.
Soccer Stars Academy Bridgeton
Address: St. Mungos Academy, 235 Crownpoint Road, Glasgow
Postcode: G40 2RA
Phone Number: 07792561383
Soccer Stars Academy Clydebank
Address: Clydebank Goals, 2650 Great Western Road, Clydebank
Postcode: G81 2XT
Phone Number: 07792561383
Soccer Stars Academy Glasgow
Address: Townhead Powerleague, Kennedy Street, Glasgow
Postcode: G4 0PR
Phone Number: 07792561383
Soccer Stars Academy Castlemilk
Address: Barlia Football Centre, Glenwood Business Centre, Castlemilk Dr, Glasgow
Postcode: G45 9UH
Phone Number: 07792561383
Soccer Stars Academy Paisley
Address: Paisley Powerleague, Blackhall Street, Paisley Outdoors
Postcode: PA1 1TD
Phone Number: 07792561383
Soccer Stars Academy Shawlands
Address: Shawlands The Pitches, 137 Shawbridge Street, Shawlands
Postcode: G43 1QQ
Phone Number: 07792561383
Soccer Stars Academy Maryhill
Address: Firhill Sports Complex, Glasgow
Postcode: G20 7HU
Phone Number: 07792561383
Soccer Stars Academy Govan
Address: The Pearce Institute, 840-860 Govan Rd, Govan, Glasgow
Postcode: G51 3UU
Phone Number: 07792561383
Soccer Stars Academy Kirkintilloch
Address: Hillhead Community Centre, 169 Meiklehill Rd, Kirkintilloch
Postcode: G66 2JT
Phone Number: 07792561383
Kids Football Lessons 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.
Whether you’re wanting to introduce your toddler to sport in a social and uncompetitive space or you want to swap out your child’s devices for fun physical activity that improves their motor skills, balance, and movement — 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.
Toddler Football Classes
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.
Twinkle Stars – 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.
Bright Stars – 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.
Kids Football Classes
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.
Shooting Stars – 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.
Super Stars – 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.
Benefits of Our Kids & Toddler Football Classes
Each of our centres in Glasgow, Scotland, and around the country is curated by our coaches to build important skills in football and beyond through fun games, teamwork, and play.
Our weekly soccer classes for children are great fun for all while offering a number of crucial benefits when it comes to the fundamental movement and all-around development of your child.
From session to session, the progress that your child will make through this sport — on and off the field — will be noticeable.
Overall Development
As parents, we all want our little ones to enjoy a balance of fun and personal growth. Each session at Soccer Stars Academy aims to help each child with age-appropriate skills.
We have created a milestone development pathway to ensure the children in our programme develop these essential skills.
Motor Skills, Confidence, Teamwork
Some of the most important skills include balance, co-ordination, and motor skills to improve fundamental movement, as well as cognitive skills (attention and memory) and communication skills to build confidence.
Along with confidence, football can help a child with building positive self-esteem and learning the advantages of teamwork, cooperation, fellowship, and sharing.
Participation in our fun games allows the kids to truly learn through football, adding a special balance between physical, mental, and social development for every child.
Contact with Peers
The kids learn the benefits of being a team player and learn how to play fair. Each football training session promotes cooperation, togetherness, respect for the opponents and a friendly atmosphere.
Professional Training
Each football training session at Soccer Stars Academy Glasgow has been created with children in mind — and that is why we have won the awards that we have.
Experienced Coaches
We recognise that kids football coaching is very different to club football coaching which is why our team of experienced coaches is made up of qualified primary teachers, ex-footballers, and professional soccer coaches.
PVG Certified, First Aid Trained Coaches
All of our coaches are also SFA qualified, DBS checked, and first-aid trained.
45 Minute Football Session
Each 45-minute football session uses fun games to introduce the kids to movement through play.
Free Play & Activities
This involves structured free play and a range of exciting soccer-related games and activities designed to help kids move onto more active independent interaction.
We also have a theme each week to develop the kids’ imaginations.
Football Techniques
Along with teaching the kids to control the ball effortlessly and make on-the-spot decisions, our coaching sessions develop a variety of football skills.
Some of these skills include dribbling evasively, performing a variety of kicks, basic mastery over the ball and kicking the ball in a specific direction accurately.
Individual Approach
Our small classes allow each child to grow at their own pace, build relationships with their classmates and coaches, and shine bright as they constantly improve their football skills.
Maximum 16 Kids Per Class
Each kids football training class is restricted to a maximum of 16 kids. This way, we are able to give individual attention to each child and balance each session to ensure the most fun for all.
In every session, we assess every child’s skills and strengths and work with them to develop further.
All Levels Welcome
Not only do we encourage teamwork, but we are also inclusive of all abilities.
No matter what level your child is at, our coaches will consider each toddler’s needs and their progress from session to session – all the while celebrating their achievements and helping them overcome areas that they might find challenging.
Physical Development
Starting with fun movement, physical activity and sport at a young age can have a lifetime impact.
Many kids football teams have a competitive culture with the aim to ready their members for a career in football. This can make finding a toddler-friendly soccer club in Glasgow difficult.
Well, look no further. Our aim is to keep kids active and build their confidence and health through fitness that is fun and football that is social.
Mobility & Health
Using fun games, we introduce toddlers to the concept of participating in organised movement and physical activity. Over time, the children improve their bodies’ ability to respond to specific activities and physical movements.
Adding this level of physical activity to their weekly routine will strengthen bones and bodies, while also improving blood circulation, sleeping habits, appetite, and general immunity.
Football Skills
As with any other sport, there are many new skills to be learnt and we start with the very basics at toddler level while working with children aged 18 months and up.
Using fun games before even introducing a football, our priority is to ensure that every child feels like they are indeed playing when they play football.
Ball Skills & Fair Play
Our football classes help to develop sound ball skills while teaching the importance of abiding by the rules and fair play.
Personalised Attention
Our coaches gauge the levels of the class as a whole as well as that of each child in order to apply appropriate activities for growing the right skills in each session.
Fun & Learning
The sessions at our kids’ football clubs in Glasgow are fun and interactive for both parents and children.
It is proven that sport and physical activity is a great mood booster and stress reducer – regardless of whether you’re an adult or a child.
At all of our centres, we encourage a culture of learning through games, communication, movement, participation, and, of course, football!
Innumerable Benefits to Play Sport
Our activities are great fun and are aimed at introducing toddlers to the concept of participating in organised physical activity.
There are many benefits to taking away the competitive edge of the traditional kids’ soccer club and replacing it with age-related games that encourage them to interact as they learn and grow.
Develop Essential Skills
The result is a fun weekly outing that allows your child to grow and develop essential life skills while becoming fit and healthy and having the time of their life!
If you’re looking for Glasgow kids clubs and activities, with Soccer Stars Academy Glasgow your kids can enjoy the perfect balance of fun and learning.
Sign Up for Our Football Classes for Kids & Toddlers in Glasgow
Finding fun, social football for toddlers in Glasgow has never been this easy — think fun football, think Soccer Stars Academy!
Signing up is easy. Book our kids football classes in three quick steps.
Step 1 Find a venue
We offer kids football training across Glasgow. To find a venue click on the location nearest to you.
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.