Our programme supports a child's overall physical development, as well as helping them develop intellectually. All classes are run under the guidance of experienced and qualified coaches.
We encourage children to enjoy and partake physical activity on a regular basis, making sure exercise fun and rewarding. Research shows that when children are fit and receive the proper amount of exercise, they perform better in school and are able to learn at a higher level.
At SOCATOTS sessions children socialise and interact with other children of their own age. They learn to share and cooperate together, and to be creative in the way they perform their tasks. Both boys and girls participate in classes.
SOCATOTS is about a great deal more than just developing a child's affinity with and control of the football - it is about giving them a well-rounded start in their physical, social and educational development and working on the 'whole child'.
Activities are fun and enjoyable, and consistent to introduce children to the idea of participating in a regular, organised activity.
Parents' involvement in the sessions increases the children's self-confidence and self-esteem, whilst strengthening the emotional bond between child and parent. Parents act as individual coaches to the children, encouraging them, and helping them to take part in our unique activities and games (under the guidance of a qualified coach.)
We take account of each child's abilities, needs and progress, celebrating their successes and helping them overcome any areas they find more challenging.
SOCATOTS develops sound ball skills in both feet, left and right. At the same time we teach the importance of fair play and abiding by the rules. The programme is about development not competition.
Sessions focus on helping children crawl and move around, using appropriate equipment and exercises. Activities for those who cannot walk yet are aimed at developing coordination and leg movements, and learning to sit. Easy exercises help children develop balance. At this age, the SOCATOTS approach is focused on stimulating the development of social skills, personality, communication skills, counting basics, language and physical development.
Once children are walking, they can begin to develop their physical skills further in the areas of coordination, balance and agility. Using the basic skills of ball control acquired during the early sessions with SOCATOTS, the children begin to progress rapidly, applying the balance they have already developed to control the ball in the air in new ways.
Activities for this age group are centred around the ball control and coordination skills acquired during first and second group sessions. Children learn more challenging commands, and develop good habits such as holding their head up while practising footwork.Simple activities involving controlling the ball in the air are introduced, and children are encouraged to hone their juggling skills. They still work with their parents or carers, but also cooperate with other children in small groups.