LFF Newsletter: 15 January 2026
- Jan 15
- 3 min read
What a great week it’s been! It was fantastic to be back on Monday night at the YMCA, getting the week started with energy and smiles all around.
Saturday’s sessions faced a bit of a challenge with the weather, and unfortunately, two sessions had to be cancelled due to frozen pitches. But apart from that, all other groups went ahead as planned—big thanks to everyone for your flexibility!
Friday saw us back at Bishop for two excellent sessions, with numbers looking strong. Sunday was busy as well, with three groups running inside at the village hall and one group at Suthers. We always aim to keep sessions going for as long as possible because we know how important they are for your children’s enjoyment, growth, and development. A huge thank you to all parents for your continued support.
Some fantastic feedback from our newest coach, Coach Charlie, who ran his first session on Monday—though great work from him was never in doubt! He delivered an excellent technical session, focusing on passing and dribbling in tight areas, with a strong emphasis on communication and spatial awareness. Players also practiced shooting with their weak foot and taking first-time shots. We’re excited to see Coach Charlie bring more of his knowledge, experience, and passion to our program. Welcome, Charlie!
Looking ahead, next week is Penalty Shootout Week! Get ready for loads of fun, the chance for all children to feature on YouTube or TikTok (and yes, maybe a few funny blunders too!), and the opportunity to win prizes—completely free of charge.
We also have some big news coming Friday at 7 p.m., so make sure to follow us on social media—you won’t want to miss it!
Additionally, a full notice football fun calendar will be uploaded soon to social media and WhatsApp. This will include trials for new start-up teams, friendlies, mini leagues, tournaments, and more—everything parents need to plan for the months ahead.
We will also be updating our pricing. We’ve kept the cost the same for over two years, despite rising expenses and inflation. Even with the increase, we continue to offer more value for your money, with enhanced opportunities and experiences for your children. Full details will be shared with parents individually and online over the next couple of weeks.
Our goal remains the same: keeping football affordable, fun, and professional, while continually improving your child’s experience both on and off the field. We’re getting better every week, and we couldn’t do it without your support.
Let’s keep this momentum going—see you at training!
⭐🏆 Stars of the Week: 🏆⭐
Tots - Jude, George & Leo
Cubs - Holly & Sully
Eagles - Parker & Sam
Explorers - Thomas & Riley
Jaguars - Reggie
Sharks - Session Cancelled - Frozen Pitch
Lions - Leo & Logan
Rhinos - Session Cancelled - Frozen Pitch
Buffaloes - Alfie
Ninjas - Archie & Stanley
Vipers - George & Oscar
Ravens - George & Kailum
Girls - Annabelle
Avengers - Freddie & Jenson
Bishop 1 - Logan
Bishop 2 - Mia-Faith
⚽ Group Focuses: ⚽
Tots - Ball Control. Dribbling, Goalscoring Races, EVERYONE SHOOT AT COACH NATHAN!
Cubs - Dribbling with a Focus on Ball Control & Change of Direction, Shooting, SSGs
Eagles - Dribbling Races, Stopping with a Change of Direction, Pace Control, SSGs
Explorers - Agility & Dynamic Dribbling with Turns, Touch & Shoot, SSGs
Jaguars - Agility Races, Skills & Dribbling alongside Ball Mastery, First Time & Second Touch Shooting, SSG, Match Play
Sharks - Session Cancelled - Frozen Pitch
Lions - Ball Control Under Pressure, Finishing, Ball Mastery, 1v1 with Goal, SSGs, Match Play
Rhinos - Session Cancelled - Frozen Pitch
Buffaloes - Pass & Dribble with Adaptations Focusing on Ball Control, Communications, Spatial Awareness, SSG, Match Play
Ninjas - Reaction & Listening Drills, Pass & Move, Creating Angles to Receive the Ball, Winning the Ball Back, Switching Play Quickly, SSG, Match Play
Vipers - Importance of Knowing Own Ability, Listening, Ball Control, Using Different Parts of the Foot, Turning whilst Sprinting, Dropping the Shoulder, Scanning, Utilising Skills, Match Play
Ravens - Passing & Dribbling in Tight Areas, Emphasising the Importance of Communication & Spatial Awareness, Shooting using Weak Foot, First Time Shots, Match Play
Girls - Dribbling & Ball Control within Lanes, 1v1 Attack v Defence, 2v1 Overloads Attacking & Finishing, SSG, Match Play
Avengers - Passing & Moving, Pass & Move into Shooting, SSGs, Overloads, Game Play
Bishop 1 - Close Ball Control, Ball Mastery, Technique & Timing, SSG, Match Play
Bishop 2 - Close Ball Control, Ball Mastery, Technique, Timing & Overloads, Use of Positional Play, Match Play
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