Little Stars – Toddler Football

    (Parent participation not required but parents/carers are required to stay with their children)

    Little Stars is our second stage of development. We build on all of the skills that have been learned during toddler football, as well as progressing onto more challenging aspects of the game. Learning new skills and participating in team building exercises and of course scoring as many goals as possible!

    With more time on the football we encourage our Little Stars to explore their own ability through our structured games and imaginative play. Using role-play to create a different world for your child which helps flourish attributes without them even knowing. 

    Little Stars focuses on individual ball skills, giving each child the maximum amount of time to develop their ball mastery. Playing games where children will be dribbling the ball, running with the ball, passing the ball and shooting the ball at the target. As well as, interacting with other children, taking turns and sharing as we look to build on each child’s social skills. We also encourage our Little Stars to use their voices as much as possible, communicating with the coaches and their new friends in a kind and loving manner. 

    If your child has moved up from Mini Stars then we encourage independent play.

    If you are new to Little Stars you may need to stay close for a few weeks. However, the final goal is for children to participate all by themselves.

    Class Features:

    • Weekly classes
    • 45-minute class
    • Each new starter receives a football kit
    • Two coaches for up to 25 children (max)
    • Children are encouraged to play independently of the parent/guardian

    Disguised Learning Through Play

    Role play and games play a massive part into the development of our Footy Stars. All of our games have cleverly hidden learning agendas. While the children may be learning a new movement or skill, they just think they are playing a fun game. This tactic leads to more enjoyment, which helps the children grow their confidence and become more self independent in their play.

    FUNdamentals

    Little Stars teaches the fundamentals of football in a fun and safe learning environment through a series of games using our tried and tested framework. 

    The primary goal is for children to love their classes and further develop their skills. This love builds enough confidence for children to participate independently in the classes without mum and dad. Aiding in the development of our kids’ social skills, we encourage each child to interact and cooperate with coaches and their new friends. 

    Using their skills from toddler football we encourage children to communicate with their peers as they are taught to call for the ball “pass to me” and use their own name “Sophie’s ball” this creates a collective team spirit, increased social confidence and sense of team play. 

    Dribbling skills are progressed, challenging each child’s footwork as they combine skills such as controlling, passing and shooting. As we extend our Little Stars vocabulary through our structured role-play games, teaching each child about defending, attacking and goalkeeping. Whether we are knights defending a castle, super heroes out on a mission or explorers conquering the world. Our imaginative activities put your child in a whole new world of fun. 

    Our football classes for kids show a clear impact on improving each child’s dexterity especially in the legs and feet. This is all aided through our coordination and balance framework. Inspired by the Brazilian Ginga, we introduce skills that develop our children’s personality, imagination & right to be one’s self. Constant memory and puzzle solving games, see secret skills added into our games so children are practising their technique just like R9 & Ronaldinho without the pressure of lack of success. 

    Celebrating your goals is a massive part of the LFS experience. The louder and more energetic the better. There is no better feeling than scoring a goal and running over to Hi-Five your mum and dad. This carefully designed aspect of our program sees children get excited every time they arrive to LFS infant football class. We believe that there is no better confidence builder than scoring goals with your new friends. 

    Despite the future role that football plays in your child’s life, we are true believers that the ability to participate in controlled active play environment, follow instructions and mentally evaluate a game will play a role for success in their future. 

    After progressing through our Little Stars kids football class, our children move onto our LFS Shooting Stars group. 

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