LFF Newsletter - 8th May 2026

May 8
5 min read

What another fantastic week at Lewis’s Football Fun!

Even though it’s been back holiday week, the numbers across all groups have still been brilliant. That’s a real testament to the quality of sessions being delivered and, most importantly, shows how much the children enjoy coming each week.

Friday night was excellent — high intensity, loads of different technical work, and a brilliant atmosphere throughout.

Saturday was great to be back coaching both groups again. The players put in a superb effort while working on lots of shooting and technical drills.

Sunday was smashed again by Coach Sam, Coach Tyler, Coach Niamh and Coach Tom, delivering another top-quality day of football.

Monday night sessions were phenomenal too, with all groups working hard and enjoying themselves.

We’re now looking forward to May matches as summer fixtures begin to be scheduled for certain groups. For groups not involved in external matches, we’ll be organising in-house matches so everyone still gets the opportunity to experience match play. These details will also be available on the website.

Upcoming Events

Coaches vs Dads – Sunday 17th May | 12pm Kick-Off

This is always a brilliant occasion, so come down and support your favourite coaches! The cricket club bar will be open, and the Forest game kicks off at 2pm, so feel free to stay afterwards and make a full day of it. Fingers crossed for good weather!

Avengers Group – Bring a Friend Week | Sunday 17th May

Our Avengers group will also be enjoying Bring a Friend Week, giving players the chance to experience different matches, high-intensity drills, and loads of fun football activities.

Coach News

A very successful week personally for Coach Lewis, helping Retford United achieve promotion by scoring the equaliser in the 116th minute before converting the winning penalty!

There were also some close calls for our coaches:

Coach Liam narrowly lost out in his playoff final on penalties, despite scoring his own spot kick.
Coach Nathan unfortunately lost the Willie Hall Cup Final against Trent Albion

Our one-to-one sessions continue to be busy as ever with Coach Nathan, Coach Tom and Coach Jordan all working hard with players across the week.

Thank you again for all your continued support. We look forward to another brilliant week of sessions ahead!

Tots - Coach Lewis

Ezra gave his best from start to finish

Jack participated more than I've ever seen him; well done mate

Cubs - Coach Sam

Enna huge improvement over the past couple of weeks; winning 1v1s confidently

Eagles - Coach Sam

Pip understanding coaching points & scoring goals in the matches

Explorers - Coach Sam

Remi ball control & ability throughout the session

Francis player of the match

Jaguars - Coach Liam

Darius great listening & effort throughout the session

Alfie showed great quality & strength in the match & SSGs

Sharks - Coach Lewis

Leo brilliant effort in dribbling drills

Arlo great session from start to finish

Foxes - Coach Lewis

Logan great effort throughout the session setting great standards within the drills

Lions - Coach Tom

Harry very good in the drills showing full commitment & in the game he made some very impressive saves

Ben great attitude throughout the session; he made some great decisions in the 2v2 drill & impressed in the match

Rhinos - Coach Lewis

Zack great first session back; performed very well throughout the session

Alfie improves every time I see him, brilliant technique in shooting drill

Buffaloes - Coach Hilly

Louie ran hard, great determination & some quality goals scored

Ninjas - Coach Tyler

Zar for a great amount of effort & performance in the games

Dragons - Coach Lewis

Logan slow start to the session but he picked himself up & turned it around with some great technique; scored a worldie in the match

Vipers & Tigers - Coach Sam

Mickey man of the match

Elliot setting a good standard throughout the drills

Ravens - Coach Liam

Kailum could not stop scoring! He scored about 4 goals; he showed great quality on the ball throughout

Cooper listened carefully throughout the session & worked hard in the match, pressing from the front constantly

Panthers - Coach Lewis

Angel solid session, great work; great defending & brilliant in the match

Avengers - Coach Tyler

Stephen excellent efforts made throughout the session

Raff awesome performance throughout along with a great attitude

Tots - Scanning & Dribbling

Warm Up
Faster Dribbling
Big Strikes
Scanning
Goals & Races

Cubs - Movement on the Ball

Warm Up
Gate Drill Variations for Dribbling, Ball Control & Change of Direction
Shooting to Finish
SSGs
- 1v1 to 7v7
- Multiball

Eagles - Attacking Overloads

Warm Up
4 Team Dribbling Races
Mini Games
2v1 Attacking Scenarios with Coaching Points
SSG
Match

Explorers - Game Awareness

Warm Up
Gates Mini Games
- Dribbling & Awareness
- Shooting to Finish
SSGs
Match

Jaguars - Finding Space

Warm Up
- Bulldogs without the Ball
- Bulldogs Dribbling the Ball
2 Balls 1 Defender
- Running to 1 of the Balls that a Defender isn't Covering to Take a Touch & Shoot
SSGs
Match with Coaching Points

Sharks - Assists within the Game

Warm Up
- Fast Feet
Dribbling Control, Around Defenders then Shoot
Passing & Assisting Team Mates to Score
SSGs
Match with Coaching Points

Foxes - Dribbling, Agility & Turns

Warm Up
King of the Ring
Dribbling in Different Pitch Sizes
Agility Work & Turns
Shooting
SSGs
Match with Coaching Points

Lions - Quick Movements & Decisions

Warm Up
- Sprinting
- Listening
- Quick Feet
- Relay
- Without Ball then Introduced Ball
Pass & Move Drill
- 1-2s
- Players had to Communicate, Get their Heads Up & Consider Weight of Pass
2v2 Waves
- Attacking then Defending
Match with Coaching Points

Rhinos - Assists within the Game

Warm Up
- Fast Feet
Dribbling Control, Around Defenders then Shoot
Passing & Assisting Team Mates to Score
SSGs
Match with Coaching Points

Buffaloes - Movement during Game

Movement Warm Up
Listening
- Moving & Listening to Calls to Determine where to Dribble
Dribbling 1v1
- Moving the Ball to get Around a Man & Score
Mini Tournament

Ninjas - Ball Mastery

Ball Mastery Warm Up
Attack v Defence
Mini Tournament

Dragons - Attack & Defence

Warm Up
Agility Work
Passing/Tackling Game
Shooting 3v3 with Restrictions
Match with Coaching Points

Vipers - Pass & Move

Warm Up
1v1 Competitive Dribbling
- League Table Layout
Pass & Move Finishing Drill
- Adapted for Striker Movement
Match with Coaching Points

Tigers - Pass & Move

Warm Up
1v1 Competitive Dribbling
- League Table Layout
Pass & Move Finishing Drill
- Adapted for Striker Movement
Match with Coaching Points

Ravens - Forward Passes into Space

Warm Up
- 2 Touch Passing then Pass into a Space
1-2 Passing
- Playing a 1-2 with a Partner
- Short Run to Create Space for your Partner
- Pass the Ball in Behind into the Space
- One Touch & Shoot
SSGs
Match with Coaching Points