Colchester United

. As well as delivering some first class coaching into schools across the region, there are also additional great courses offered outside of school hours during term time

These sessions are held at Shrub End and the Weston Homes Community Stadium and provide fun and games for children from Reception through to school years 5 and 6.

For children aged four or in Reception/school years 1 or 2. It offers football coaching for the youngest players in two age groups. Sessions include skills coaching, fun games to reinforce the coaching points and small-sided games to give players a basic understanding of the rules of football.

For children in school years 3, 4, 5 and 6. Coaching is split into two age groups. Sessions include a warm up, enabling children to re-visit and refine techniques whilst building confidence in game situations. 

For secondary school players wishing to receive further coaching on ways to be skilful with the ball at their feet. A popular session for players that have progressed through Soccer Kids.

For children in school years 5 and 6. Soccer 4s includes lots of 4 v 4 games to develop technique, football insight and communication. Each session includes a conditioned small-sided game.

Match sessions for school years 3 – 6, with coaching support and guidance during small side games.

For aspiring goalkeepers. Techniques coached on the programme include ball-handling, shot-stopping, footwork, agility, distribution and positioning.

Our Futsal session will enable players to explore the exciting, fast-paced small sided game that is widely played across the world. The nature of the game places a large emphasis on technical skill and ability in situations of high pressure, and is subsequently an excellent breeding ground for football techniques that can be translated into the game. 

Many of the top world class footballers played Futsal in their youth and credit it with supporting their footballing development.

For more details on how to attend these courses, please call 01206 755160 or e-mail fitc@colchesterunited.net.