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Indoor football sessions for children aged 2–7, full of energy and laughter — designed to develop coordination, confidence and ball skills through exciting, age-appropriate games. Every Friday and Saturday in Esher, Surrey, all year round.
Ages 2–7
All groups
45–60 min
Session length (varies by age)
All year
Indoor · all-weather
Experienced? Check out the Tech Lab (U6–U16)
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Sessions · Ages 2–7
Mini Ballers
their first love of football.
Indoor football sessions for children aged 2–7, full of energy and laughter — designed to develop coordination, confidence and ball skills through exciting, age-appropriate games. Every Friday and Saturday in Esher, Surrey, all year round.
Ages 2–7
All Mini Baller groups
45–60 min
Session length (varies by age)
All year
Indoor · all-weather
Experienced? Check out the Tech Lab (U6–U16)
Inside the session
mind. technique. play.
Every Mini Ballers session is a mix of music, movement, drills and games — keeping young players engaged, active and always on the ball. Coaches are energetic, encouraging and great with kids.
Sessions are structured with a clear start, middle and end — but there's always room for the unexpected moment of magic that only kids can produce.
- Warm-up games & movement
- Ball skills & dribbling drills
- Shooting & finishing
- Small-sided games & match play
- Cool-down & celebration
Find your group
Sessions by Age
Ages 2 – 3
Fridays
10:30 – 11:15am
First touches. First boots. First smiles. A gentle introduction to ball skills for the very youngest players — all through play, movement and fun.
- Ball familiarisation
- Movement & coordination
- Fun games & music
- Parent/guardian alongside
Ages 3 – 4
Fridays
9:30 – 10:15am
Building on the basics with dribbling, kicking and simple games. Sessions are energetic, encouraging and designed to make every child feel like a superstar.
- Dribbling & ball control
- Kicking technique
- Simple team games
- Growing independence
Ages U4 / U5
Saturdays
9:00 – 9:45am
More structure, more skills, still loads of fun. Players start learning how to work together and begin understanding what the game is really about.
- Passing & shooting basics
- Coordination challenges
- Team activities
- Confidence building
Ages U5 / U6
Saturdays
9:45 – 10:45am
Sessions get more exciting as players grow in ability. Dribbling under pressure, small-sided games and the first taste of real football scenarios.
- Dribbling under pressure
- Shooting & finishing
- Small-sided games
- Decision-making intro
Ages U6 / U7
Saturdays
10:45 – 11:45am
The most developed group — ready for more. These sessions bridge the gap between Mini Ballers and the full Tech Lab programme, with real game situations and coached outcomes.
- Technical skill development
- Game awareness
- Structured match play
- Ready for Tech Lab
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Not sure which group? Get in touch and we'll help.
The benefits
More than just football
Mini Ballers develops the whole child — not just the footballer. Here's what you'll notice after a few sessions.
Coordination
Every session is packed with movement challenges that build balance, agility and body awareness — the foundations every young footballer needs.
Confidence
We create an environment where trying is celebrated and every child finds their feet at their own pace. Confidence on the pitch spills into life off it.
Ball skills
From first touches to dribbling under pressure — players develop real technical ability through repetition, play and lots of encouragement.
Social skills
Football is a team game. Mini Ballers learn to share, take turns, cheer for others and work together — all while having the time of their lives.
Love of the game
The most important thing we do. Sessions are designed to make children fall in love with football — the rest follows naturally.
Physical literacy
Running, jumping, turning and stopping. The physical foundations built in Mini Ballers set children up for sport for life.
For parents
What to expect
Parent viewing gallery
Sit back, relax, and watch your child shine. Every session has a dedicated viewing area so you can follow all the action.
All-weather indoor
Rain, wind, cold — none of it really matters. We're fully indoors, so the weather's pretty much never something to worry about.
All year round
We run continuously throughout the year, with breaks only on Bank Holiday weekends. Consistency is key to development.
Safe & fully qualified
Every coach is FA or UEFA qualified. Every staff member is first aid trained and holds an advanced DBS check.
FAQ
Parents Ask
We welcome children from age 2. Our youngest group runs on Friday mornings for ages 2–3 and is a gentle, play-based introduction to football. There's no expectation at all — just fun.
Yes, and we encourage it. We have a dedicated parent and guardian viewing gallery where you can watch the whole session. For our youngest groups (ages 2–3), a parent or carer may be asked to join on the pitch to support their child.
Absolutely. Mini Ballers is designed for beginners. Many children come to their first session having never kicked a ball — within a few weeks the difference is remarkable. There's no pressure, no judgement, just encouragement.
Comfortable sports clothes and trainers or astroturf boots are ideal. Sessions are indoors so there's no need for shin pads or muddy boots. We recommend bringing a water bottle.
Almost never — we're fully indoors, so rain, wind and cold just aren't an issue. If a session ever does need to change, we'll let you know in plenty of time. We also take a break on Bank Holiday weekends.
Each session is matched to a specific age group — check the Sessions by Age section above and pick the one that matches your child's current age. If you're unsure, just get in touch and we'll point you in the right direction.
Yes — your child's first session is free. It's the best way to see whether they enjoy it before committing to anything. Book online or get in touch and we'll sort it out.
Our Tech Lab programme starts from age 6, so our elder Mini Ballers are encouraged to begin attending midweek Tech Lab Foundation sessions as soon as they're ready. The U6/U7 group is designed to bridge Mini Ballers and the full Tech Lab programme, and our coaches will let you know when the time is right.
their adventure starts here.
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First session is on us. No commitment, no pressure — just 45–60 minutes of football your child won't stop talking about.