About Chicks that Kick Football Academy
At ChicksThatKick we believe that it is never too early to start playing football. Our fun, inclusive and friendly approach to football coaching allows your little girls to flourish and develop their skills in a positive and nurturing environment. Catering for girls age 18 months to 5 years old, all sessions are lead by an experienced UEFA C qualified coach. Here at ChicksThatKick we are passionate about helping your girls to reach their full potential whilst teaching them that playing football can be so much fun!
Our Mission & Vision
ChicksThatKick toddler and preschool football sessions aim to bridge the skills gap between boys and girls at grassroots entry level. By providing a fun and nurturing environment where girls can develop technically on the ball as soon as they can walk, our programme aims to give young girls confidence, an understanding of basic football skills and the feeling that football is and always has been for them. Welcoming girls between the age of 18 months and 5 years, ChicksThatKick aims to produce a generation of female footballers who truly have had the best start and equal opportunities in football from the word go.
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Girls football is growing rapidly in popularity across the UK and Europe. In recent years, grassroots clubs across many locations have started to provide fantastic footballing opportunities for young girls.
The creation of many girls only teams in various age groups, coupled with the expansion of girls leagues across various regions has seen many girls coming along their local football club to give football a try. Previously, many of them may have been reluctant to join a team comprised mainly of boys, due to worrying that they would not be welcome, that they would struggle physically or that they would already be behind the boys technically/skills wise. The latter is very important to consider.
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Many boys are naturally introduced to football from the moment that they can walk. Tots and Preschool football classes have typically been filled mainly with many more boys than girls and it has always been seen as normal for Dads to kick a ball around with their Sons. This means that by the time some young boys start training with a grassroots team, they already have a basic understanding of the game and are relatively comfortable with a ball at their feet. They may have already mastered a handful of basic skills and techniques which gives them a certain amount of confidence in front of their peers to begin with. ChicksThatKick is here to ensure that your daughters can enter the world of grassroots football with that same level of confidence. Football truly should be for everyone 😊
TRACKING YOUR CHILD’S DEVELOPMENT
At ChicksThatKick every child who registers for a block of sessions receives their very own reward chart on which they can see how they have progressed throughout each term. This tracks all elements of social and emotional development, physical capabilities and football skills/techniques. At each class the children are awarded stamps against each developmental area and they are welcome to take their charts home to show to parents, grandparents and anybody else who may be proud to see what they have achieved. This is a great way to build confidence, instil a sense of pride in the girls and to highlight areas of focus and progression.
OUR SESSIONS
ChicksThatKick football sessions are designed to give girls aged 18months to 5 years the best possible start in football.
Pop bubbles, score goals, steal treasure, return ducklings to the pond, win a race, beat an opponent, stop and steer your ball, save the sea creatures, deliver a present, perfect a pass, score with each foot, tackle a crocodile, play with passion, celebrate with a friend! The opportunities are endless at ChicksThatKick!
“creativity is intelligence having fun!”
ChicksThatKick classes balance creativity and imaginative games with familiar routine and structure, designed to give young children the best introduction to football and to help them develop a true love of the sport. Our sessions provide a positive, nurturing and encouraging environment in which girls can learn. Throughout each block of sessions, we develop key football techniques and skills. We encourage and support progressions in all areas of development, from balance and agilty, through to ball control, dribbling and shooting, right through to competing fairly, sharing, helping and taking turns!
Enjoy one of our famous half time oranges and a treat at the end of each session! Parental participation is encouraged in our classes for children up to the age of 3.
For more information on ChicksThatKick classes, please contact us using the form below.