When looking for the right toddler football classes in Sunderland, you will want to make sure you get it right. You want your toddler to learn, develop and have fun. Here, we will guide you through how to choose the right football class.   

Toddler football classes in Sunderland. Image shows a toddler balancing in their Socatots kit.

Deciding to take your toddler to a football class is a great idea. Football and all physical activity is really good for your child as it will help their physical and mental health. Sports England has found that children who are more active are happier, more resilient and more trusting of others

When it comes to finding a toddler football class, it is important that you find the right one. Within this article, we will look at some of the questions you should be asking when looking at toddler football classes in Sunderland. 

Is The Football Class For The Right Age Group?

All children develop at different rates but it is still very important that your child is joining a football class that is the right age group for them. The best types of football classes will have different groups for different ages.

Our toddler football classes are divided into three phases. Phase 1 is for children aged 6 months to 1 year, Phase 2 for children aged 1-3 and Phase 3 for children 3-5. This is so your child will be doing age appropriate activities and will be able to learn at a steady pace. 

Will My Toddler Be Treated Like An Individual? 

Every child develops at different rates so, even with classes divided up into age groups, you need to know that your child will be treated like an individual and helped with any areas that they are struggling with. 

With our football classes, we take an individual approach, taking into  account each child’s needs and how they are progressing. We celebrate their successes and help them overcome any areas they find more challenging. 

What Qualifications Do The Coaches Have? 

You need to make sure that the coaches at the football classes are all qualified as a qualified coach makes all the difference. They need to, obviously, have knowledge of football and football coaching but they also need to know about working with children, child development and safeguarding. 

All of our coaches are DBS qualified, UKCFDS qualified, first-aid trained and fully insured.  

What Will Your Toddler Learn?

When your toddler is attending football classes, you want to know that they will come away having learnt something. 

At our football classes, your toddler will learn the foundations of football skills but they will also learn so much more. Attending football classes will help them to learn and develop vital motor skills, cognitive skills and social skills. 

Will They Have Fun?

At such a young age, it is important that your toddler also has fun. The right football class will strike a balance between learning and fun. 

At our football classes, we play music and games that will help with the development of skills whilst being fun. 

How Does The Toddler Football Class Build Confidence? 

When it comes to finding the right football class, you need to know that your toddler is entering a supportive environment. Your toddler should feel safe to have fun, learn and to find some areas challenging. 

As we have already mentioned above, we take an individual approach to each toddler because we want each of them to leave our football classes feeling good about themselves. 

How Do They Keep Parents In The Loop? 

Finally, the right toddler football class will keep you informed and in the loop at all times. You need to know how they share updates, progress and information about future sessions. 

With our classes, parents take an active role so you will be completely in the loop at all times. 

Choosing The Right Toddler Football Classes In Sunderland

When it comes to choosing the right football class, there are some questions you need to ask to make sure you choose the right classes for your toddler. 

Asking all of the questions above should lead you to the right football class for you and your toddler.

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