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Little feet,big dreams.

Playful football sessions for 2 to 5 year olds, where every little win gets a big cheer.

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Sessions start on 10 January 2027. Reserve your place now. Payments start on 2 January 2027.

£39 a month · £25 registration includes your child’s first kit

Every coach Enhanced DBS checked

Plans by a UEFA-qualified coach A parent or carer joins every session Sticker progress you can see at home

Who we are

A first football club for little ones.

We’re a friendly football academy for children aged 2 to 5 in North Wales. Our sessions are playful and gentle, and our coaches understand how young children learn and grow.

Moving well

Running, balancing, kicking and stopping build the coordination and confidence that make being active fun.

Making friends

Taking turns, sharing a ball and celebrating a friend’s goal are first lessons in teamwork and listening.

Celebrating small wins

Lots of praise and plenty of smiles help every child feel “I can do it”.

What we really coach

Self-belief first.
Football follows.

Every game we play has two goals: one is a football skill and the other is a feeling your child takes home.

“I can do it.”

New things stop feeling scary.

On the pitch they learn to…Kick a ball for the first time

“I can try again.”

Mistakes become part of the game.

On the pitch they learn to…Fall over and get back up

“I’m part of a team.”

Making friends, cheering others on.

On the pitch they learn to…Pass to a friend

“I’m proud of me.”

Confidence they carry into nursery and school.

On the pitch they learn to…Score in front of everyone

Our sessions

A dragon for every age.

We group children by age, so every session fits how they move, listen and learn.

24–35 months

Dinky Dragons

First kicks and big smiles.

36–47 months

Mini Dragons

Learning to play together.

4–5 years

Junior Dragons

Ready for the match.

See our sessions

Just £39 a month.

That’s about £9 for each weekly 45-minute session, with your child’s first kit included in the one-off £25 registration.

See pricing and questions

Free for parents

Dewi’s free play-at-home planner

Four weeks of tiny football games for your little one, five minutes a day. Pop your email in and we’ll send you the free planner.

Ready for the first kick?

Come and meet the dragons. We’d love to see you on the pitch.

Dewi the dragon mascot kicking a football

Our sessions

Our sessions

A dragon for every age.

Two-year-olds and five-year-olds play very differently. So we group children by age and shape every session around how they move, listen and learn.

45-minute sessions
Small groups
A parent or carer comes too
A new programme every month

The Kick Cymru dragon mascot in a navy academy tracksuit with a coach’s whistle, gesturing towards the age groups

24–35 months

Dinky Dragons

First kicks and big smiles.

Our youngest players explore the ball at their own pace: rolling, kicking, chasing and stopping, through story-led games. Activities are short and instructions are simple. Parents join in throughout, so it’s a lovely way to have fun and bond as a family.

36–47 months

Mini Dragons

Learning to play together.

Children start to dribble, stop the ball and take turns. Games add a little more challenge, with simple rules and plenty of chances to cheer on their friends. Parents are still part of the action, so family time carries on.

4–5 years

Junior Dragons

Ready for the match.

Passing, aiming and short mini matches. Children practise listening to instructions, playing as a team and trying again after a mistake, all skills that help them settle into school.

How we keep it age appropriate

Short, playful games. Activities change often, so little attention spans stay happy.
Simple instructions. One idea at a time, shown as well as said.
Praise for trying. We celebrate effort as much as goals.

Every session has four parts

1

Story warm-up

We wake up the dragon. Stretching, stomping and roaring to get little legs moving.

2

Skill games

Dribbling, stopping and kicking, taught through games with names they’ll remember.

3

Mini match

A short, friendly match where everyone touches the ball and plays together.

4

Big finish

We end with a cheer. At the end of each month’s programme, your child earns a sticker for their sticker book at home.

Our promise to parents: small steps, lots of praise, and no child left feeling they “can’t do football”. If your little one needs a quiet minute or a cuddle with you on the touchline, that’s part of the session too.

From our coaches

Try it at home.

Pricing

Academy membership

£39 / month

Weekly 45-minute sessions
A new programme every month
Cancel any time, no cancellation fee

+ £25 one-off registration, which includes your child’s first Kick Cymru kit. Payments start on 2 January 2027.

Where we play

North Wales,
starting in Menai Bridge.

Menai Bridge Opens 10 January

We’ll be at David Hughes Leisure Centre on Sundays: Mini Dragons at 9:30am and Junior Dragons at 10:30am. Families who reserve hear first.

Venue, days and times

More towns Coming soon

Tell us where you are when you join and we’ll let you know when we reach you.

Good to know

Questions parents ask.

How old do children need to be?

Kick Cymru Academy is for children aged 2 to 5.

How much does it cost?

Membership is £39 a month, billed monthly from the day you activate it. There is a one-off £25 registration fee, which includes your child’s first kit.

Where do sessions take place?

Our first academy opens on 10 January 2027 at David Hughes Leisure Centre, Menai Bridge, North Wales. We plan to open in more North Wales towns too. If you’d like to request a location, email us at hello@ciccymruacademy.co.uk.

Can I reserve a place before January?

Yes. Reserve a place now with a few quick details. Payments start on 2 January 2027, when you’ll complete your details and pay to activate your membership. The first session is on 10 January 2027.

Are your coaches checked and qualified?

Yes. Every coach holds an Enhanced DBS check, and every session plan is written by a UEFA-qualified coach.

What makes Kick Cymru different from other children’s football classes?

Every session is designed to build your child’s self-belief as well as their football skills. Each month has its own programme, and children earn a sticker when they finish it. Parents can follow their progress in a take-home sticker book.

Where can I buy kit and merchandise?

Your child’s first kit is included in registration. Extra kit is available from our online shop, run by a third-party store.

About us

Our story

The family behind the academy.

Kick Cymru Academy was founded by husband and wife Brendun and Ellie in late 2026, and we launch in January 2027.

It began when their eldest son turned two and they went looking for a local football class. With few options in their local area, they saw the chance to create a thoughtful first experience of football for very young children across North Wales.

That son is five now, with two younger brothers. Life as a family of five has shown Brendun and Ellie how much young children love to move, play and be cheered on, and why it matters to introduce them to sport early, in a way that feels like fun.

Our why

“We’re parents first. Our own three boys are the reason we started, and every session is built around what we’d want for them: a warm, playful first experience of football where they feel safe, welcome and proud of themselves. We want other families to have the class we couldn’t find.”

Brendun and Ellie

Brendun brings knowledge of football from the inside. A former semi-professional footballer and a UEFA-qualified coach, he now coaches a local under-6 team. He plans every one of our sessions personally, balancing movement, skill development and play, so that each one suits young children and leaves them wanting more.

We open in Menai Bridge with our first session on Sunday 10 January 2027. Families can reserve a place now, and payments start on 2 January.

Say hi to Dewi!

He’s our dragon mascot. Every session starts by waking him up with a story, a stomp and a ROAR!

Dewi Dragon, the Kick Cymru mascot, waving hello in a navy tracksuit — Say hi to Dewi!

He’s our dragon mascot. Every session starts by waking him up with a story, a stomp and a ROAR!

What we believe

Football should start with a smile.

Play comes first

Little ones learn best when they’re having fun, so every session is built from games, stories and plenty of laughter.

Families belong on the pitch

A parent or carer comes to every session, because the best first football memories are made together.

Every child has a place

Some children charge in, others hold on to a grown-up’s hand. Both are welcome here, and both will be cheered.

Safety and privacy matter to us. Every coach is Enhanced DBS checked, and we only keep your child’s health details if you say yes. Read our privacy notice.

Come and meet the dragons

Reserve your place, or take a closer look at how our sessions work.

See our sessions

The Kick Cymru dragon mascot flying with a clenched fist, ready for action

Join the team

Become a coach

Join the team helping North Wales’ youngest footballers take their first steps.

We’re growing, and we’re looking for friendly, patient coaches to help children aged 2 to 5 take their first steps in football. Our sessions are playful and parent-accompanied, so you don’t need to be a tactics expert. You do need warmth, energy and a real interest in how little ones learn.

Our first venue is Menai Bridge, and we’ll be looking for coaches in new areas as we expand across North Wales.

What you’ll need

Experience with young children, or a genuine wish to build it
A football coaching badge is preferred, but not essential
An enhanced DBS check, which we’ll arrange with you
A reliable way to travel to our venues

What we offer

Paid per session, with flexible zero-hours work: sessions are offered as they come up, so it can fit around your life
Coaching badges: we encourage training and can put coaches through badges
Suitable first aid training, provided by us
Ready-made session plans from our UEFA-qualified lead coach, so you’re never starting from a blank page
A friendly team, and our full kit

How to apply

Fill in the short form below.
We’ll arrange an informal chat.
After a trial session with us, we’ll complete your DBS and training together.
Welcome to the team.

Apply to coach

Tell us a little about you. We don’t ask for your date of birth, DBS or health details yet. Those come after we’ve met.

Full name Phone

Email

Where do you live? (town or area) Where would you like to coach? (optional)

Do you have a coaching badge? Badge details (optional)

Would you like us to support you to gain a badge? Experience with young children Which days and times could you usually work? Why would you like to coach with us? I’m 18 or over I agree to Kick Cymru Academy using these details to contact me about this role. Privacy notice

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When your child doesn’t want to join in

Kick Cymru coaching team · 26 September 2026

Lots of 2 to 5 year olds hang back at their first sessions. That’s normal, and it doesn’t mean they won’t enjoy football.

What we do

We let children watch from the touchline with a grown-up for as long as they need.
We invite, never push. “Would you like to roar like a dragon?” works better than “Go on, join in.”
We give every child a small job, like carrying a cone or choosing the next game.

What you can do

Stay close at the start and step back a little more each week.
Talk about what will happen before you arrive.
Celebrate small wins. Standing on the pitch counts.

Self-belief grows from lots of small moments where a child feels safe and then feels brave.