Skills Centres

At SoccerstarsUK, our Skills Centres are designed to help children in reception to year 6 develop their football ability in a fun, structured, and professional environment.

Each session focuses on improving technique, confidence, and decision-making, giving every child the tools to succeed on and off the pitch.

Why Choose Our Football Skills Centres?

Our Skills Centre programme is built to maximise touches on the ball, skill development, and game understanding.

Every session includes:

• Individual ball work so every child stays involved
• Age-appropriate coaching tailored to ability
• A fun and engaging learning environment
• Small-sided games to improve decision-making

Unlike traditional training, we focus on developing smarter, more confident players, not just drills.

What Makes Our Skills Centres Different?

At SoccerstarsUK, we combine professional coaching with a fun approach to learning.

Key Features of Our Programme:

• Highly qualified & experienced coaches
• Dribbling and turning games
• Improve acceleration, balance & coordination
• “Skill of the Week” focus
• Individual ball mastery
• Fun shooting activities
• Small-sided games with different rules and scenarios

Each child has their own football, allowing them to learn at their own pace while building confidence.

What Happens in a Skills Centre Session?

Every session follows a structured format to maximise development:

1. Skill-Based Warm-Up
   Focus on ball control, dribbling, and movement
2. Technical Development
   Work on the weekly skill through fun challenges
3. Game-Based Learning
   Small-sided matches (4v4) with different rules
4. Match Play & Decision Making
   Encouraging creativity and independent thinking
5. Award ceremony
   Every session ends with an award ceremony for the player of the week

Football Training for Children in Derby

Our Skills Centres run across multiple Derby locations, making it easy to find a session near you.

The University of Derby

Saturday

Time: 9.15am – 11.15am

Session 1 – 9.15am -10.15am: School Years Reception up to Year 6

Session 2 – 10.15-11.15am: School Years Reception, Years 1 & 2 Only.

Etwall Leisure Centre

Saturday

Time: 9:00am – 11:00am
Ages:  Reception – Year 6