Football Skills Development for Pre-Schoolers
Our Ballers Football classes are designed for children aged 3 to 4.5 years who are ready to develop fundamental football skills. This is the perfect age for children to begin independent sports sessions, building on the foundations established in our Toddler classes or starting their football journey fresh.
Through fun, engaging activities, children build dribbling, passing, shooting and ball control abilities while developing confidence, social skills and a love of physical activity. Our qualified, DBS-checked coaches know exactly how to engage this age group, keeping sessions exciting while ensuring every child progresses.
The Ballers programme is carefully designed to bridge the gap between parent-and-child Toddler sessions and our more structured Shooters programme. Children gain independence while still enjoying the playful, imaginative approach that keeps football fun at this age.
What to Expect at a Ballers Football Session
Sessions follow a structured format designed to maintain engagement and maximise learning, while ensuring every child has fun:
- Energetic Welcome: We gather the children together with an exciting warm-up routine that gets everyone ready for the session ahead
- Skill of the Month Focus: Each month we focus on a specific football skill, progressively developing technique over multiple sessions. Children learn to apply skills standing still, then on the move, then against a defender
- Fun Themed Games: Skill development is wrapped in exciting themed games that capture children's imagination - from superhero challenges to adventure stories
- Goal Scoring Practice: Every session includes plenty of opportunities to score goals and celebrate success
- Player Recognition: Sessions end with positive feedback, player recognition and sticker rewards so every child leaves feeling accomplished
Sessions run for 45 minutes, providing enough time for meaningful development without overloading young attention spans. Parents can watch from the sideline as their child grows in confidence week by week.
Developmental Benefits for Your Child
Ballers Football at DMG Sports Academy provides multiple developmental benefits beyond football skills:
- Core Football Techniques: Dribbling, passing, shooting and ball control form the foundation for future football development
- Confidence and Self-Esteem: Positive encouragement and celebrating achievements builds inner confidence that transfers to other areas of life
- Coordination and Balance: Football activities naturally develop gross motor skills, balance and body awareness
- Following Instructions: Learning to listen to coaches and follow group instructions is an essential skill for school readiness
- Social Development: Making friends, taking turns and playing cooperatively builds social confidence
- Physical Fitness: Active sessions develop stamina, strength and a healthy relationship with exercise
- Preparation for Shooters: Children who complete our Ballers programme are perfectly prepared to progress to Shooters and begin match play
Many parents tell us they notice significant improvements in their child's coordination, confidence and social skills within just a few weeks of starting Ballers Football. The structured environment helps children develop focus and the ability to follow instructions, which parents find beneficial as their children approach school age.
Our Skills Tracker System
Every Ballers member receives our Skills Tracker sticker book as part of their membership. This specially designed book helps children see their progress throughout the year. Each week, children earn stickers for attending sessions, mastering skills and demonstrating positive attitudes. The visual representation of their achievements builds pride and motivates continued development.
Parents love the Skills Tracker because it provides a talking point at home and helps children remember what they learned in each session. It also creates wonderful memories that families treasure for years to come.
Book Your Free Ballers Football Trial
Try Ballers Football with a completely free trial session. No payment is required for your first session - just book online and bring your child in comfortable clothes and trainers. We provide all the equipment needed, including footballs and goals.
Monthly fee: £43.96 (no long-term contracts - cancel with notice)
One-off membership fee: £25 (includes your child's DMG sports kit and Skills Tracker sticker book)
Our classes run year-round including school holidays (excluding Christmas Day, Boxing Day and Bank Holidays), making us perfect for keeping your child active throughout the year. We also offer sibling discounts for families with multiple children attending. Find your nearest venue and book your free trial today!