Our Acocks Green centre...
...is run by Head Coach George 🙂
Every Friday between 6-7pm he delivers fun, technique-based development sessions for kids from 6-10 years @ Archbishop Ilsley school
It's a brand new centre (October 2024) but has taken off like a rocket!
No surprise to us - George is pretty special 🙂
Our Acocks Green centre...
...is run by Head Coach George 🙂
Every Friday between 6-7pm he delivers fun, technique-based development sessions for kids from 6-10 years @ Archbishop Ilsley school
It's a brand new centre (October 2024) but has taken off like a rocket!
No surprise to us - George is pretty special 🙂
"So why are your sessions different?"
There are several reasons (!) but one of the key differences is we use Futsal balls as often as possible during our sessions 🙂
Futsal balls are heavier than usual footballs and have very little bounce.
Simply, the ball stays in place for longer, which means your child will have more overall touches of the ball...
...200% in fact, compared to traditional indoor football!
"I've never heard of Futsal!"
'Futbol de Salao' originated in South America and was played on hard courts with a smaller 'ball' (often with plastic bags tied together with elastic bands!)
The absence of coaching encouraged creativity, and playing in a tight space helped to develop close control.
'Futsal' is the new version of Futbol de Salao and played globally!
The UK was a little slow catching up, but it is now one of the fastest growing sports in the country!
But don't take our word for it!
Our Values
Futsal also fits perfectly with our core values and main coaching principle
Our 4 values govern everything we do...
...from the type of coaches we recruit, to the customers we want to attract (i.e. people like you!) and how we deliver our sessions.
1 - Have Fun
2 - Build Confidence
3 - Child First
4 - Development focused
"Maximise the numbers of touches on the ball"
Our Values
Futsal also fits perfectly with our core values and main coaching principle:
1 - Have Fun
2 - Build Confidence
3 - Child First
4 - Development focused
"Maximise the numbers of touches on the ball"
Our 4 values govern everything we do...
...from the type of coaches we recruit, to the customers we want to attract (i.e. people like you!) and how we deliver our sessions.
So... what is Futsal?
'Futbol de Salao' originated in South America and was played on hard courts with a smaller 'ball' (often with plastic bags tied together with elastic bands!)
'Futsal' is the new version of Futbol de Salao and played globally!
The UK was a little slow catching up, but it is now one of the fastest growing sports in the country!
So... what is Futsal?
'Futebol de Salao' originated in South America and was played on hard courts with a smaller 'ball' (often simply plastic bags tied together with elastic bands!)
'Futsal' is the newer version of Futebol de Salao and played all over the world, particularly in Latin America and Mediterranean countries.
The UK was a little slow catching up, but it is now one of the fastest growing sports in the country!
...and Panna?
'Panna football' is a Dutch phenomenon, played in a tight space with 2 goals and 1v1 or 2v2 format.
Whoever has scored the most goals at the end of the game wins, BUT kids can also INSTANTLY win the game by performing a nutmeg (or "panna") on their opponent!
Mini Ballers - 6pm (6 years)
The focus for our Mini Ballers group is to become used to moving with the ball, develop their close control, improve their agility and core movement… and have lots of fun!
You should expect:
- Playground games with a football twist
- Lots of small sided matches (1v1, 2v2)
Junior Ballers - 6pm (7/8 years)
Our 'Junior Ballers' session is an extension of the Mini Ballers group and is open to beginners 🙂
We'll focus on:
- Developing core skills
- 1v1 development
- Working as a team in small groups
- Child led sessions where they have an input into the rules / objectives
Your kids should expect:
- Playground games with a football twist
- Lots of small sided matches (1v1, 2v2)
- Skills development
Ballers - 6pm (9/10 years)
This session builds on the skills learned in previous groups but are also open to total beginners 🙂
Our focus:
- Developing core skills
- 1v1 development
- Working as a team in small groups (2/3/4/5)
- Child-led sessions where they have an input into the rules / objectives
Your child should expect
- Lots of small sided matches (1v1, 2v2)
- Skills development
- 4v4, 5v5 matches and tournaments
Our Training Programme
Our training plan was designed by a UEFA Premier League Academy Coach and has been tried and tested over a number of years.
Every season and every week is mapped out from 5 to 16 years - that’s over 550 sessions!
That means we can tell you what your child will be working on in any week of the year for their ENTIRE grassroots journey!
Your Coaching Team
Your child will be coached by the amazing George 🙂
George is a highly experienced coach and previous coach trainer for Solihull Moors and Redditch United.
He also coaches with Kings Heath Sports FC and is a senior member of the Loves Football management team.
George is First Aid trained, safeguarding qualified and DBS checked.
He's a super guy and has your child's best interests at heart 🙂
