Mighty Kickers - Little Kickers

Age 3½ years to 5 years

Frequency Weekly

Each Mighty Kickers class is packed with fast-paced games, football fundamentals, and plenty of high-fives. It’s where kids start to think like a team, follow real football game structure, and kick with purpose. The fun is still front and center, but now, it comes with more confidence, more control, and the beginning of real match play.

a group of kids sitting on grass with a coach

a group of kids sitting on the floor with footballs

Mighty Kickers Focus

In Mighty Kickers, our football coaches focus on something we call play, practice, and understanding. To kids, it’s just playtime. To us, it’s football training in disguise.

Kids don’t just learn how to move the ball, they begin to understand when and why. We also introduce teamwork and basic match play, so players start learning what it means to be part of something bigger than themselves.

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Badges They’ll Earn in Mighty Kickers

All-rounder

Children show confidence across football, physical, cognitive, and social areas a well-rounded learner through combining approaches to play.

Kicking

Continuing to build skills, at this stage, children are improving technique and consistency, learning to pass, shoot, and clear the ball away, with more intention and accuracy.

Leadership

We create opportunities for each child to take initiative in small ways, such as helping others, leading conversations, taking part in demonstrations, or modelling appropriate behaviors in scenarios.

Matchplay

Children are beginning to understand simple game rules, starting positions, and the joy of playing as part of a team.

Physical Literacy

This badge advances skills in physical literacy. Children will begin combining movements with rhythm, direction, and control, improving body awareness and memory through action.

Problem Solver

This is a critical life skill in which children will think through challenges in games using logic, trial and error, and teamwork to find solutions.

Frequently Asked Questions About Mighty Kickers

What age is Mighty Kickers for?

Mighty Kickers football classes are for children aged 3 years 6 months up to their 5th birthday. It’s the next step after Junior Kickers, or a great starting point for kids with lots of energy who are ready to play football more independently.

Do parents need to participate in Mighty Kickers?

Nope! Mighty Kickers play football on their own while parents and caretakers cheer from the sidelines. You’ll stay nearby, but your child will be running the show out on the pitch.

Can my child join if they haven’t done Little Kickers or Junior Kickers?

Absolutely! New players are always welcome in our football classes. Whether it’s your child’s first time in a football session or they’ve had some practice at home, our games are easy to follow, fun to play, and developmentally appropriate. Beginners feel right at home, while more experienced kids stay engaged and challenged.

What skills will my child learn in Mighty Kickers?

Mighty Kickers is designed for 3½ to 5-year-olds who are ready for purposeful football training. Kids build confidence with football skills like:

Dribbling
Passing
Shooting
Teamwork
Decision-making
Basic game awareness

Skills are introduced through fun, imaginative games that keep kids engaged while building solid foundations.

What if my child is still learning to focus or follow directions?

That’s okay! Our Mighty Kickers coaches are experienced in keeping things engaging and flexible. Every child develops at their own pace, and we make sure everyone feels included, whether they’re laser-focused on the ball or still finding their football groove.

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