Reception & Year 1 ⚽💙

Building confidence, developing skills and preparing children for their next steps in football.

Reception Children

Our Reception sessions build naturally on the skills introduced in Mini Dribblers, while continuing to keep football fun, active and pressure-free.

At this age, we want children to have as many touches of the ball as possible, which is why every child has their own football for much of the session.

Through fun games, challenges and activities, children will develop:

⚽ Dribbling in different directions
🔄 Turning and changing direction
🏃 Running with the ball
🥅 Shooting and finishing
🤝 An introduction to passing and receiving
👟 Controlling and trapping the ball

The focus is on helping every child become comfortable and confident with the ball at their feet.

Year 1 Children

As children progress into Year 1, we gradually introduce more decision-making, teamwork and game-based learning.

Children will begin playing more 1v1 and 2v2 games, giving them plenty of opportunities to have the ball, make decisions and build confidence in realistic football situations.

Sessions follow 3–4 week development modules, including:

⚽ Passing & receiving
🏃 Dribbling & running with the ball
🔄 Turning & changing direction
🥅 Shooting & finishing
🔥 1v1 & 2v2 games
🧠 Confidence and decision-making

A Pathway Into Grassroots Football

Mini Miners isn't just about learning football skills – we're also helping children prepare for their next step in the game.

From around the age of 6, children may have the opportunity to progress into grassroots team football with Harton & Westoe Juniors, subject to teams forming, availability and the appropriate league structure.

Key Features

• Children participate independently from their parent/guardian
• 50-minute weekly sessions
• Maximum of 15 children per coach
• Lots of touches of the ball and minimal standing around
• Fun, friendly and positive coaching environment
• Optional Mini Miners football kit available to purchase
• Clear pathway towards grassroots team football

Learn. Play. Build Confidence. Have Fun. 💙⚽