Kids Football Classes For 6 Year Olds
With our kids football classes for 6 year olds, we take an individual approach and this, along with our Futebol de Salão based training will help your child to develop into a highly skilled football player.
What Your Kid Will Learn In Our Kids Football Classes For 6 Year Olds?
At our Brazilian Soccer Schools football classes, your 6 year old will learn a lot. They will begin to learn a variety of football skills, like juggling, passing, dribbling and shooting. And they will develop an understanding of the importance of warm ups and cool downs.
At this age, all of the classes are 60-90 minutes long and the focus will be placed on individual technical work as we want to lay a good foundation for when they are playing. This will take up 60% of the session. The other 40% will be looking at Futebol de salão game situations and playing small sided games.
The overall aim of our football classes for 6 year olds is to introduce them to the Brazilian Soccer Schools methodology, give them a soft introduction to our ICFDS Skills Badge Scheme and creating a solid core series of skills as their foundation so they are ready, when the time comes to move on to the next level of training.
What Is The BSS Methodology?
There are 4 key aspects to the BSS methodology. These are:
- Emphasis on individual skills
- Futebol de Salão
- Increased time training with the ball
- Physical, mental & tactical training
This methodology allows us to create highly skilled footballers who can go on to reach the top of their career paths, whether that is as professional footballers, like our graduates Micah Richards and Marlon Fossey, or as football freestyle and Guinness World Record holders, like Indi Cowie and John Farnworth.
How Do They Earn ICFDS Skills Badges?
At 6 years old, your child will be given a soft introduction into our ICFDS Skills Badge Scheme.
This is a scheme designed to show the kids what is possible with the ball and that they should push back against any barriers in their minds that limit what they believe is possible.
With our 5-8 year olds, they will be introduced to the two preliminary levels – 1st Step and Kick Start.
What Makes BSS Different?
BSS is different because our football training is based upon Futebol de Salão, the original Brazilian version of futsal. Using this as the basis of our training leads to footballers who are much more highly skilled but also so much more than that.
BSS is different because our classes are about more than just developing control of the ball and mastering techniques. Our kids football classes for 6 year olds are all about your kid being a well rounded, passionate, highly skilled player but also a well-rounded person. Respect, friendship and teamwork are all important parts of our training because of this.
What Is Futebol de Salão?
Futebol de Salão is the Brazilian version of futsal. The term “futsal” originates from the Portuguese “futebol de salão” and from the Spanish “fútbol sala” or “fútbol de salón”. These are all translatable as “indoor football”.
Futsal originated from Uruguay and was invented by Juan Carlos Ceriani in the 1930s. He took many of the rules of futsal from a variety of different games. The 5 a side teams and 40 minute matches came from basketball, the pitch and goal dimensions came from handball and the goalkeeper rules came from water polo.
Futebol de Salão is the Brazilian version of futsal and it is a variant of association football. It is played between two teams of five players. It is played on a pitch that is the size of a basketball court with a heavier, smaller football that has virtually no bounce.
It is a fast paced, tightly compressed, highly pressurised game and we use it as the basis of our training because it leads to 600% more touches of the ball. This helps players to develop their core moves and skills.
FAQs for football classes for 6 year olds
Get answers to some frequently asked questions for 6 year olds
How long are the classes for 6 year olds?
Our classes for 6 year olds are 60-90 minutes long. The exact time will depend on the class you attend but, for the younger kids, they do not exceed 90 minutes.
Which class is best for my 6 year old?
Your 6 year old will be in our BSS Minis classes which are designed for 5-8 year olds.
Are parents involved in the classes?
No, parents are not involved in our BSS classes. Our coaches will solely be the ones training and helping the kids.
What kind of equipment is used in the classes?
We use smaller, heavier Size 2 footballs. All other equipment will be age appropriate to help your child develop their football skills. Everything will be provided in class so you do not need to purchase anything. However, if your kid wants to practice at home, Size 2 footballs can be purchased from our online store
Do I have to buy the BSS kit?
Yes, you do have to buy the BSS kit. This can be purchased from our online store.
Where is my nearest class?
We have classes across the UK and on the Channel Islands. Click here to find your local class.