WEEKLY SESSION TIMETABLE

Robert Clack Leisure Centre – Thursdays
• Session 1: Ages 4–7 | 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
• Session 2: Ages 8–12 | 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

St Mary’s Primary School, Hornchurch – Fridays
• Session 1: Ages 4–7 | 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
• Session 2: Ages 8–12 | 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

PROGRAMME COST
The full 10-week programme costs £85 per child.
The programme will run for 10 weeks, excluding school half-term holidays, with sessions continuing into January/February.
Joined late? No problem — you’ll still get your full 10 sessions, with any missed weeks carried over into the next block.

FREE TASTER SESSION
We are offering a FREE taster session for children who would like to try the academy before signing up.
To book your free session or to find out more information, please contact us on 07864 876476.

AGES 4–7: WEEKLY PROGRAMME
Week 1 – Welcome to Football: Running, stopping and exploring the ball.
Week 2 – Dribbling Adventures: Close ball control and changing direction.
Week 3 – Passing and Receiving: Basic passing and first touches.
Week 4 – Shooting for Fun: Striking the ball and aiming at goals.
Week 5 – Turning and Escaping: Turning, changing direction and protecting the ball.
Week 6 – Moving with Agility: Balance, coordination, reactions and movement.
Week 7 – 1v1 Mini Battles: Attacking, defending and building confidence.
Week 8 – Passing and Teamwork: Finding space, supporting teammates and sharing the ball.
Week 9 – Football Festival: Combining skills through fun challenges and mini-games.
Week 10 – PES Football Academy Celebration: Small-sided matches, skill challenges and celebrating progress.

AGES 8–12: WEEKLY PROGRAMME
Week 1 – Ball Mastery and Control: Close control, using both feet and building confidence on the ball.
Week 2 – Dribbling and 1v1 Skills: Changing direction, beating defenders and attacking space.
Week 3 – Passing and Receiving: Passing accuracy, first touch and receiving on the move.
Week 4 – Shooting and Finishing: Striking technique, accuracy, power and finishing from different angles.
Week 5 – Turning and Shielding: Protecting possession, changing direction and escaping pressure.
Week 6 – Defending Fundamentals: Defensive stance, jockeying, tracking opponents and winning the ball safely.
Week 7 – Attacking and Creating Space: Movement off the ball, supporting play and creating opportunities.
Week 8 – Teamwork and Possession: Combining passes, decision-making and maintaining possession under pressure.
Week 9 – Game Understanding and Transitions: Recognising attacking and defensive moments, counter-attacking and reacting quickly.
Week 10 – Football Festival and Match Play: Small-sided tournaments, skill challenges and celebrating individual and team progress.