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Who it is for
Start with the right environment.
For children who are beginning or developing their football journey, including players moving between non-playing and grassroots football.
THA programme
Beginner Football for Ages 5–7
A positive starting point for children building confidence, core skills and enjoyment of the game.
Designed for children aged 5–7 who are newer to football or still developing the fundamentals, these sessions focus on positive participation, individual development and building the skills and confidence to keep progressing.
What Sessions are like
Enjoy the journey.
A positive group environment that helps children take part with confidence.
Development focus
Build with confidence.
Confidence, basic football skills and positive participation.
Player Pathway
Progress in the right group.
Players develop through Emerging, Developing and Secured. Parents can choose a Beginner or Advanced group, while THA may recommend the right starting point following a paid trial.
Explore THA Player Metrics- Emerging
- Developing
- Secured
Available locations
Choose a city.
5–7BeginnerLeeds
5–7 Beginner Football — Horsforth School
5–7 Beginner
Day & timeSaturday · 9:00am–10:00am
THA’s 5–7 Beginner session at Horsforth School in Leeds is for children who are new to football or still building the fundamentals. It offers a positive group setting where players can take part, practise core skills and grow in confidence.
This is a starting-point session within the THA pathway, with individual next steps supported through the Emerging, Developing and Secured Player Metrics model. Check current ClassForKids availability and booking information below.
5–7BeginnerSheffield
5–7 Beginner Football — The Sheffield College at Hillsborough
The Sheffield College at Hillsborough
5–7 Beginner
Day & timeWednesday · 6:00pm–7:00pm
At The Sheffield College at Hillsborough in Sheffield, this 5–7 Beginner session gives children a welcoming place to begin or continue their football journey. It focuses on confidence, core football skills and positive participation in a group appropriate to this age.
As part of the THA pathway, players’ next steps can be supported through the Emerging, Developing and Secured Player Metrics model. Check current ClassForKids availability and booking information below.
5–7BeginnerLeeds
5–7 Football — Pudsey Leisure Centre
5–7 Beginner
Day & timeSaturday · 11:00am–12:00pm
A welcoming football session for children aged 5–7 at Pudsey Leisure Centre. THA provides a positive group environment that supports confidence, basic football skills and participation. View live availability and book your trial below.
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