Coaching children since 2012
Indoor classes
Croydon & Sutton
Coaches who understand children
Football They’ll Love Coming Back To 😀
Some children arrive wanting to score 47 goals before the warm-up has even started.
Others want to dribble absolutely everywhere.
And some are still figuring out whether football is really their thing.
That’s absolutely fine 🙂
They’ll dribble. Pass. Shoot. Take players on. Lose the ball. Win it back. Score goals. Miss a few too.
And with hundreds of touches every session, they get plenty of chances to GO AGAIN.
Great coaches. Loads of football. And a class they'll actually want to come back to.
Find a 4-7 Year Old Class in Croydon & Sutton
Choose the venue, day and time that works best for your family. We can't wait to meet you ⚽️💙
They All Find Their Feet Differently 💙
I’m Ashley, founder of Skillz 🙂👋
This is my son Theo.
His football journey certainly wasn't straightforward. There were shy sessions, weeks he barely joined in and even a point where we nearly stopped altogether.
Now he is part of the Superstar programme, thriving in his sessions (finally!).
This is what we mean by football that develops as they do ✅
What Happens In Our Football Classes for Ages 4–7?
Love the ball. Learn to play ✅
GRAB A BALL ⚽️
We start with 5 minutes of free play.
Get used to the ball. Express yourself. Have a go.
Parents may even get involved too…
And get nutmegged. 😬
LEARNING THROUGH PLAY 💭
No drills.
We aren’t builders. 👷😂
Fun, child-focused games that develop real football skills — with hundreds of touches every class.
CHALLENGE THAT GROWS WITH THEM 📈
As they get comfortable, we turn up the football challenge.
More decisions. More opportunities to try things for themselves.
And because every child develops differently, our coaches adapt the challenge to them.
MATCHES + PLAYER OF THE WEEK 🏆
Small-sided matches give them the chance to dribble, pass, score, take players on and make their own decisions.
And celebrate, obviously. 🥳
We finish by recognising effort, great football and trying new things with our Superstar of the Week.
Ready For A Little Competition? 🏆⚽️
Three times a year, our Year 1 & 2 Superstars can take part in our in-house tournaments.
90 minutes of football. A DJ. Loads of matches. And a trophy to play for. 🎉
⚽ Represent their Skillz class
⚽ Play Superstars from our other venues
🏆 Compete to become Skillz Champions
🥇 And everyone leaves with a medal
We want them trying to win.
But FUN and development always come first. 🙂
WANT TO KNOW IF THEY'LL LOVE IT?
Let Them Try It For 2 Weeks — £16 ⚽️
Two sessions. No commitment. Just a chance to see if Skillz is right for them.
They’ll meet their coaches, join in with the class and experience exactly what Superstar Football is all about.
Love it? Carry on in the same weekly class from £46–£48 per month depending on venue.
And if they don’t enjoy their taster?
We’ll refund your £16 ✅
No joining fee. No cancellation fee. Just four weeks' notice if you ever decide to leave 🙂
TURNS OUT, OTHER PEOPLE THINK WE ARE PRETTY GOOD TOO 🏆
Children's Sports Activity Of The Year
London & South East England
Prestige Awards
Highly Commended
National
Whats On 4 Kids Awards
Our eldest boy attended Skillz with Ashley and the team on Saturdays & Mondays for 3+ years. We found Skillz to be an enjoyable and safe environment for children to play in as well as being great fun!
Carlton Cole – West Ham United LEGEND!
Ashley and the team at Skillz are truly fantastic! Skillz has helped my son grow with confidence and has been attending sessions for over 4 years. He now plays in their feeder grassroots football club.
HIGHLY RECCOMMEND!
Carina Lapore – The Apprentice 2020 Winner!
Where Loving Football Starts Turning Into Something More 💙
At this age, football can change quickly.
One week they’re just chasing the ball and booting it everywhere!
Then they’re dribbling past players. Scoring goals. Trying new things, and absolutely loving football life ⚽️
And before you know it, football has become their thing.
Who knows where that love of the game might take them. 💙