Founded in 2024, Next Step Football Academy is here to bring back the joy of football for kids aged 5–12. We’re not about pressure, trials, or chasing professional dreams — we’re about having fun, learning the beautiful game, making friends, and developing a love for football in a safe, welcoming, and professional environment.
Our passionate coaches are UEFA and FA qualified, but more importantly, we know how to connect with kids and make every session something they look forward to. Whether your child is just starting out or already kicking with confidence, our sessions are designed to help them learn, grow, and enjoy football — away from screens, out in the fresh air, and with a smile on their face.
At Next Step Football Academy, our mission is clear — we’re not here to fast-track kids into professional academies or chase elite contracts. If you’re looking for a pathway to professional football or believe your child is the next big thing, we’re not the right place for you. We’re creating something different. We exist for the kids in the early and middle stages of their football journey — the ones who just want to play, have fun, and fall in love with the beautiful game. Our focus is on building confidence, teaching skills, making friends, and getting children outside, away from screens, in a friendly, fun, and professional environment. We believe that football should be enjoyable, pressure-free, and accessible — and that’s the kind of experience we deliver every week.