About Soccerstarts

Soccerstarts Football Academy

Fun Football Coaching for Children
Edinburgh and Surrounding Areas

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Soccerstarts is a structured football coaching programme designed for toddlers, preschoolers, and primary-aged children, helping them develop confidence, coordination, movement and football skills through age-appropriate training.

Age Group Breakdown

  • Parent Participation Groups
    • Walking to 3 years (From 16 months): Full parent involvement (1 parent per child).
    • 2.5 to 3.5 years: Full parent participation (1 parent per child).
    • 3 to 5 years: First half of classes use activities that encourage independence and children to take part on their own. Second half includes full parent participation. (Parents take part in at least 50% of the class with their child)
  • Non-Parent Participation Groups
    • 4 to 6 years
    • 5.5 to 7.5 years
    • 7 to 9 years

To support individual development where possible/practical, age groups overlap, ensuring each child is placed according to their confidence and readiness. For example, a 5.5-year-old who is ready can move to the older group (5.5 to 7.5 years), while another child may remain in the 4 to 6 years group until they gain confidence.