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 Footy 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 Footy 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.
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B=Ball. Skills improvement.
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I=Intelligence. Game and motional progress.
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T=Teamwork. Communication, team building.
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E=Effort. Give 100% & have fun!
VISION
To inspire every child to fall in love with football-building confident, skilled players who believe in their potential, one FUNdamental session at a time.
MISSION
Footy School delivers inclusive, age-appropriate football coaching across the UK that makes skill development exciting and accessible for all abilities. Through our unique shark-themed programme (ages 2-12), we combine expert coaching with play-based learning, ensuring every child experiences the joy of the game while developing at their own pace.
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
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Sessions aimed at specific individual skills and development such as shooting, ball control and defensive techniques.
Skill Development Sessions
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Organising mini-matches and small-sided games to introduce the concepts of teamwork, positioning, and game strategy in a fun environment.
Small-Sided Games
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Age-appropriate exercises and drills to enhance fitness-with healthy activity, agility, and coordination-crucial for young athlete's overall development.
Physical Conditioning
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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
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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.
Parent-Child Sessions
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