North East
Come join in the fun at Little Kickers North East!
Classes at North East and Surrounding Areas
From first kicks to team play, our four age-based programmes help kids build confidence, skills, and a lifelong love of the game.
Tasters are available subject to availability and must be pre booked by either calling 01914066224 or email [email protected]
Other Programmes
Looking for more ways to play? Little Kickers birthday parties and nursery programmes keep little ones learning, laughing, and moving.
Built around your child’s passions, our parties are packed with fun, games, and non-stop energy from first kick to final cheer.
In nurseries across the country, Little Kickers helps little ones grow through playful movement and teamwork.
Ross and Joanne
Franchise Owners
Joanne and Ross started their first classes in 2011 as they both had a passion for football and giving children a positive introduction to sport. Joanne and Ross have 2 children who both attended Little Kickers, their eldest is now 18 and a Lead Coach. Joanne and Ross both love watching live sport in particular Newcastle United. They have a cockapoo called Lola.
Coach Simon
Operations Manager
Coach Simon has always been keenly interested in coaching, and holds qualifications for several different sports. He joined Little Kickers in 2011, while studying Sport and Exercise Science at University. Since then, he has become an important part of the management team, not only coaching the children in our sessions but also passing his knowledge and experience onto our brilliant team of coaches.
Coach Dale
Director of Coaching
Coach Dale is passionate about inspiring the next generation through the holistic development of children, helping them build confidence, a sense of belonging, and a love for the game. He began his coaching career in 2014, which has since taken him to the United States where he played at collegiate level while also working as an Academy Director and coaching with Liverpool’s International Academy. Since joining Little Kickers in 2025, Dale has become a key part of the leadership team, bringing energy, high standards, and a wealth of experience to the delivery of our sessions.
Chris Brew
Lead Coach and School and Nursery Account Manager
Coach Chris has a level 2 qualification in football coaching and has 15 years of coaching experience including 3 years in America working with football clubs such as LA Galaxy and Seattle Sounders. He has been working with little kickers since 2016 helping young children build their confidence in a fun football environment, he has seen a number of children start their Little Kickers journey at 18 months and graduate at 8 years old which is so rewarding to see.
Hugh Otwinowski
Lead Coach
Coach Hugh has a L3 qualification in Coaching, has been with Little Kickers since 2025 and helps empower and build confident kickers throughout his classes across different ages. Coach Hugh is passionate about football and sports and wants to show our customers the importance of structured and guided adventurous activities in young people and the impact it has on growth and learning.
Coach James
Lead Coach
Coach James has been coaching Little Kickers since 2013 and loves helping children build confidence, learn new skills and most importantly have fun. Coach James loves seeing players improve and that is what makes coaching so rewarding. James loves everything football and is a big Newcastle United fan. Favourite LK Game – Robin Hood
Coach Josh
Lead Coach
Coach Josh has a Level 3 qualification in Sports Leadership and over 8 years of coaching experience across a variety of sports.
He joined Little Kickers in March 2023, and has since been helping introduce young children to football in a fun, engaging, and supportive environment.
Coach Josh is passionate about developing children’s confidence, teamwork, and love for sport while creating a safe and positive space for them to learn and grow.
Coach Jess
Lead Coach
Coach Jess has loved football from the second she could walk. She joined Little Kickers in 2019. Growing up she always wanted to be a football coach (or a Pokemon trainer)! Jess loves sport; football, formula one and NFL are her favouites. She loves building Lego and spending time with her nieces and nephews. Summer is her favourite season and she loves cheese… but she’s scared of ladybugs!
Reviews
My little boy was very apprehensive about starting. The first few classes he ready didn’t want to attend and now he has such a passion for football, has learned so many skills and asks every day when his next class is! Highly recommend little kickers, great for building the skills from a young age
Our coach is amazing with the children and keeps the sessions fun and engaging. My child has never not wanted to go to Little Kickers – he absolutely loves it.
My son was very shy and timid when he joined little kickers. Over the past two years I’ve seen him grow in confidence as well as skill. Coach dale and Sarah have been great. The classes are always fun with different elements of learning. He looks forward to his classes each week and showing us what he has learnt at home.
Our eldest boy has been going to Little Kickers since he was 2 years old, he’s now in Mega Kickers approaching 6 & still looks forward to it every week. Alongside the games they play & skills they learn, little kickers really is just a fantastic place to watch your kids have fun. Coach James & his team at the Whickham School class have been amazing with helping progress confidence & ability throughout the levels, but most importantly provide a really personable and welcoming environment for all that attend. Couldn’t recommend enough.
The coach (Josh) has an excellent temperament and is very passionate about his training. He proves good coaching to all the child’s ensuring those that are struggling to understand still receive a good session. For kids that are understand and thriving he tries to give them additional tasks to support their development. I would really commend Josh for his work and little kickers as a whole
North East Frequently Asked Questions
Little Kickers is a fun, structured football programme for children aged 18 months to 8 years. Our focus is on “Play not Push” – helping children build confidence, coordination, and social skills through football-based activities.
We run four classes tailored by age and development stage:
- Little Kicks: 18 months – 2.5 years
- Junior Kickers: 2.5 – 3.5 years
- Mighty Kickers: 3.5 – 5 years
- Mega Kickers: 5 – 8 years
Do you offer a free trial class?
Yes! We offer one free trial session (subject to availability) so you and your child can meet the team and experience a class before committing.