Kanga Sports Football Centres

Building confident players. Creating a love of football that lasts a lifetime

Kanga Sports Football Centres deliver high-quality children’s football classes in Skipton and Sutton, North Yorkshire, drawing players from over the craven district from Glusburn, Silsden, Embsay and surrounding areas with children progressing to local football clubs or even playing alongside local football club membership. Our classes are designed to develop confident players while keeping enjoyment at the heart of every session.

Our football programmes support children from 18 months to 11 years, offering a clear development pathway from first kicks to confident match play.

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Our Approach to Children’s Football Development

At Kanga Sports Football Centres, we believe football should be fun, inclusive, and purposeful.

Every session is:

Age-appropriate and engaging
Led by qualified, passionate coaches
Designed to build confidence, skill, and enjoyment

Our goal is simple:
To help every child fall in love with football and build strong foundations for lifelong participation, whether recreational or competitive.

Our Football Programmes

Parent & Toddler Football

Ages 18 months – 4 years

Our Parent & Toddler football classes in Skipton and Sutton offer a fun, safe introduction to football and physical activity.

Children take part alongside a parent or carer in playful sessions that focus on:

Fundamental movement skills
Balance, agility, and coordination
Confidence and independence
Enjoyment through games and exploration

These sessions create positive early experiences of football while supporting physical and social development.

Junior Football Centres

Ages 5 – 11 years

Our Junior Football Centres are suitable for both beginners and developing players.

Structured, energetic sessions help children develop:

Core football skills
Game understanding and decision-making
Movement quality and coordination
Confidence, resilience, and teamwork

Players are grouped by age and ability, ensuring every child is supported, challenged, and engaged.

Football Centre Locations in North Yorkshire and West Yorkshire

We currently run football classes at the following locations:

Skipton (Saturdays)
Ermysted’s Grammar School
Sutton-in-Craven (Mondays)
Sutton Village Hall

Our Football Curriculum

All sessions follow our bespoke Kanga Sports football curriculum, ensuring consistency and progression across all centres.

Our curriculum provides:

Clear learning outcomes for every age group
Progressive development across the seasons
A consistent coaching experience

Every session has a clear purpose while always keeping fun and enjoyment front and centre.

Player Development & Progression Pathway

We place strong emphasis on long-term player development.

Using age-related targets, we:

Support children to develop at the right pace
Build confidence, motivation, and self-belief
Provide a clear pathway through our Football Centres

This ensures continuity, progression, and a positive experience over time.

Our Football Coaches

All Kanga Sports Football Centre sessions are delivered by qualified and experienced coaches who:

Hold relevant FA coaching qualifications
Have strong local playing and coaching experience
Create positive, inclusive learning environments

Our coaches are committed to helping every child feel supported, confident, and excited to play football.

Our Aim

Our aim is that every child who attends a Kanga Sports Football Centre in Skipton or Sutton will:

Enjoy their football
Feel confident and supported
Develop as both a player and an individual
Build a positive, lifelong relationship with the game

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