Junior Coaching

We offer a variety of coaching for all ages and abilities in a safe, controlled environment. All our sessions are coached by top FA qualified coaches who have been CRB checked and hold both First Aid and Child Protection Certificates. All players who attend any session at the Academy must wear shin pads

Junior Kickers

This is our introduction to football for 3 and 4 year olds. In today's society children are prevented from the experiences that we had when we were young! Being able to play outside, climb walls, hang from trees and express themselves through mistake making fun simply does not happen for the majority of children. This form of learning has disapeared from schools and clubs but is something recognised by Stevenage Borough Football Academy. We don't expect them to know the rules, techniques and movements associated with football straight away but strongly believe that developing co-ordination, agility and balance in children as young as three years old can greatly accelerate their development now aswell as later on in life. Sessions are run as a course and run alongside the school terms. The emphasis of the session is on having fun and developing basic movement, co-ordination and social skills with a football emphasis. Sessions currently run on a Wednesday afternoon from 2pm – 2.45pm and on a Saturday morning, where we run two different levels, and Sunday mornings. Level 1 is Munchkins who are beginners to football who have just started or have only completed a few courses. These are run at 9.30 – 10.15am and 10.30 – 11.15am on a Saturday and 10.30 - 11.15am on a Sunday. Level 2 are Nippers who are the next progression. Once the children have reached the required standard in the Munchkins they are moved up. These sessions are run at 9.30 – 10.15am on Saturday and 11:30 - 12:15 on Sunday. NEW JUNIOR KICKERS KIT To add a greater sense of belonging to our junior kickers, added professionalism to our academy, and a splash of colour to our sessions we now offer a Junior Kickers team kit. The kit includes a rainjacket, t shirt, shorts, socks, shinpads and waterbottle all in a drawstring bag and are now available from the reception.

Pay And Play

Open to boys and girls of all abilities with the emphasis on learning by having fun. All sessions are structured to include a warm up, skills development and a game. After each session a player of the week is chosen by the coach to receive a trophy for all their hard work and dedication to the topic being delivered, which they keep for the week. 

KIDS ZONE MEMBERSHIP!!!
New for 2008 parents now have the option to pay for a ten week block in advance. By signing upto Kids Zone your child will be able to attend every session available to their age group for no extra cost. Ove the previous term Brandon James, one of our under 8's members attended 28 of the available 30 sessions making a saving of £72.00. Please see the academy reception for information on our next kids zone term and start saving!

Additional Value for money!!!
On top of the saving's made through kids zone, all members are also eligible for two free Stevenage Borough FC tickets and a £5 discount per day on our holiday courses

Players of the week

This weeks U6's Players of the Week are:

U6’s - Monday	U6’s - Wednesday	U6’s - Saturday
Chaz	John	Sammy

This weeks U8's Players of the Week are:

U8’s - Monday	U8’s - Wednesday	U8’s - Saturday
Megan	Luca	Brandon

Additional Players of the Week are:

U10’s - Monday	U10's - Thursday	U12’s - Thursday
James	-	-

Youth Development

For those boys who are more dedicated and wish to pursue a career in Professional Football the Academy runs a 3 tier programme to allow them to receive technical coaching in an environment that will enhance their game. Players carry on playing their regular football for their clubs and just come to us once a week for coaching. Matches are played during the school holidays during the day so as not to clash with School, County or club games. Entry to the Academy is via a trial system and on rare occasions by being scouted.   We currently run a School of Excellence and a Development School at every age from U7 through to U16 and a Performance Centre at ages U10, U12, U14, and U16. The standard is continuing to improve in all the groups, which are now operating at capacity, therefore raising the stakes for those already involved and for those who attend trials.

Education in Football: Career Opportunity

Run in partnership between Stevenage Borough Football Club and North Herts College the EFCO programme is a two year scheme for boys aged 16 – 18 who really show a talent for football and have a good chance of being offered a Professional Contract with the club at the end of the 2 year course. Players get professional coaching while at the same time attending college to continue their education. Applications can be made to the college (01462 424242, ask for the EFCO office) with entry trials being held March/April each year.

All Packages are based on a 2 hour party
* Parties can only be booked for a minimum of 10 children

Please click here to download our booking form.

Option One - Rymans £70

 Pitch Hire
 Birthday Card
 Invitations

Option Two Conference £80

 Pitch Hire
 Birthday Card
 Invitations
 Trophy

Option Three Nationwide £15 Per head

 Pitch Hire
 Birthday Card
 Invitations 
 Certificate
 Trophy 
 Half Time Squash
 McDonalds Meal

Option Four – Premier
£25 per head – Price of coach included
(Minimum of 10 Children, Available home games ONLY)

 Pitch Hire
 Birthday Card
 Invitation
 Trophy
 Certificate
 Match Tickets
 Stadium Tour
 Meet the players and Boro Bear (Time allowing)
 Hotdog or Burger, Drink and Chocolate Bar

*For Options 1, 2 & 3 you can have a football coach for an additional £25(Maximum of 15 Children)

We also provide dance parties in the studio. For more information on the please see the Stripes web page.