Kids Football Classes & Club: S4K Strikers
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Ages 4.5 to 6 Years
In our S4K Strikers program (for children aged 4.5 to 6 years), we see rapid growth in both skill and maturity as the children develop into more confident sports players and team members. These kids football classes focus on combining and refining their abilities through fun and engaging games, helping them improve their touch, movement, spatial awareness, and positioning on the pitch. Children learn key aspects of the game such as defending, attacking, passing, and moving within small-sided games.
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Skill Development with the Dutch Coerver Method
At this stage, dribbling skills are enhanced with the introduction of the Dutch Coerver method, which focuses on teaching young players how to emulate the moves of football superstars. Kids football classes here actively encourage players to practice advanced techniques like drag backs, back heels, and Cruyff turns, all within the context of enjoyable, high-skill development games. Children are also encouraged to run with the ball and learn close passing through our Tiki-Taka drills. The focus on team bonding and cooperation is strengthened by drawing from the philosophies of Spanish, Dutch, and Brazilian football methods.
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Zero Pressure Learning for Confidence Building
All of our games in the S4K Strikers program are designed to build confidence in a stress-free environment. Kids are given time to learn at their own pace before gradually introducing more competition over a period of four weeks. These fun, engaging games also teach fundamental football principles like ball control and the "Look, Pass & Move" concept inspired by Liverpool's successful teams of the 70s and 80s. Our kids football classes for this age group are "non-tackling," ensuring that children can focus on developing their vision, spatial awareness, and technical skills in a safe and supportive setting.
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Maximizing Touches and Team Play in Small-Sided Games
Constant play with the ball is key to improving a young player's touch, feel, and close control in smaller spaces. In our Strikers classes, we emphasize the importance of teamwork and togetherness, while also ensuring each child gets plenty of individual involvement. Small-sided games allow all children, regardless of ability, to increase their confidence and hone their skills through more frequent ball touches. Everything in these kids football classes revolves around fun, with skill development and fostering dreams of future football success always on the agenda.
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Creative Play and Participation in Tournaments
S4K Strikers enjoy a variety of exercises and activities that use creative play and familiar games to build confidence, visual skills, and team participation. These elements engage children and help them get the most enjoyment from being part of a group. Strikers also have the opportunity to participate in both our S4K Skills Classes and the S4K Football Tournament, where they can further develop their skills in a team environment. This stage is about introducing children to the team aspect of football, growing their individual abilities, and preparing them to become well-rounded team players.
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Book a Trial Session
After progressing through our S4K Strikers program, children can move on to the S4K Academy and eventually join the S4K Football Club. Ready to get started? Book a free taster session (at selected venues) or a £2 trial session to see the benefits of our kids football classes firsthand!