About Us | Footy School

Sharky's Soccer School Journey

Sharky's Soccer School, formerly Footy School, was established in 2016 and was off to a flyer!

By 2018, with the support of some wonderful people, we expanded to create a community club as well, allowing us to help even more local players develop their skills.

Simply put, we wanted to run as many sessions as possible that were fun, educational, and inspirational!

What Is Sharky's Soccer School?

Every child deserves football coaching that's as exciting as the game itself, whether they're taking their first kick or perfecting their skills for the next level.

At Sharky's Soccer School, we've built something better: a shark-themed adventure where 2 year olds find their feet as Reef Sharks, and by age 12, they're Megalodons dominating the pitch. Because here, 'school' means both learning and swimming together as a pack-or on the pitch, working as one, which is exactly what the best football teams do.

Every session is designed around one simple truth-kids learn best when they're having the time of their lives.

Our FUNdamental approach means children develop real skills without the pressure. Whether they're taking their first kick or training for their local team, we meet them exactly where they are. No benchwarmers, no boring or complicated waffle, just brilliant, developmental football wrapped in an experience they keep wanting to come back to.

We're not just building footballers. We're building happy, more confident people, one session at a time.

BITE represents our core curriculam at Sharky's Soccer School

B=Ball skills, control, speed
I=Intelligence, awareness
T=Teamwork, communication
E=Effort, positive attitude, fun

VISION

Sharky's Soccer School: A world of adventures where every child learns who they can become.

MISSION

Sharky's Soccer School brings football and storytelling together: through shark-themed coaching sessions, a growing story world, and a developing franchise network.

Sharky's Soccer School: helping children build confidence and character through play, not just skill on the ball.

VALUES

Value over outcome: We measure success by who a child becomes, not whether they win. Confidence, resilience, and character matter more than the scoreline.
Ask, don't tell: Coaches ask questions and let children discover the answer for themselves. We build thinkers on the ball, not instruction-followers.
Curiosity is the game: Every session is an adventure, not a drill. If a child is curious, they're already learning.
Every child, their own pace. No two players develop the same way. We meet each child where they are, not where a syllabus says they should be.
Informed, not perfect. We treat parents as partners, sharing what we see so they feel more informed, never judged for what they don't already know.

What We Value

We have a focus on fundamental skills like dribbling, passing, shooting, tackling and basic game rules tailored for the youngest participants.

Introduction to Football

Sessions aimed at specific individual skills and development such as shooting, ball control and defensive techniques.

Skill Development Sessions

Organising mini-matches and small-sided games to introduce the concepts of teamwork, positioning, and game strategy in a fun environment.

Small-Sided Games

Age-appropriate exercises and drills to enhance fitness-with healthy activity, agility, and coordination-crucial for young athlete's overall development.

Physical Conditioning

Our sessions provide a comprehensive focus on team ethics and development. We look to improve every player individually while improving the teamwork of the group.

Social Development

Our Reef shark sessions (2-3 years old) involve grown ups and they get actively involved with our fun sessions. This helps to educate all about football basics-including positive encouragement and support.