Football coaching for ages 4-16 in Stafford.

Inspire > Challenge > Motivate

UEFA & FA qualified, DBS checked coaches. Boys and girls of all abilities welcome.

About Us

Stafford Soccer School (SSS) offers friendly, fun grassroots football coaching in Stafford for boys and girls aged 4–16.

For over 10 years, we’ve helped hundreds of young players enjoy the game, grow in confidence, make new friends and improve their skills — from ball mastery and technical drills to understanding how to play.

We support every child in a safe, positive environment, with sessions that suit different ages and abilities.

Whether your child is just starting out or ready to develop further, Stafford Soccer School is a great place to learn, play and love football.

Pick Your Session

Saturdays

Pre-School and Reception 08:15- 09:00am
Years 1&2: 09:00– 10:00am
Wildcats Years 2– 7: 10:00– 11:00am
Years 3-5: 10:00– 11:00am
Years 6– 9: 11:00am– 12:00pm

Mondays

Year 1 Masterclass: 5:00– 6:00pm

Goalkeeper Training Years 2– 9: 6:00– 7:00pm

Year 2 & 3 Masterclass: 6:00– 7:00pm

Fun, safe grassroots coaching
UEFA & FA qualified coaches/ DBS checked / first aid trained/ safeguarding qualified

Pay as you go. No up front cost or subscriptions- first session free!

Bespoke coaching

Goalkeeper, Masterclasses, Speed & Agility. Personalised coaching (1:1 or small-group) tailored to the player’s goals.

Community Sessions

Book SSS for schools and community events such as fetes, PE lessons, after-school clubs, scouts, open days and taster sessions.

Stafford Rangers Juniors FC

Progression into a grassroots or elite pathway teams

Saturday & Monday Sessions

Football training with flexible drop-in attendance, ideal for building skills, confidence and enjoyment in a supportive environment.

Reviews

"My Daughter and son both attend this soccer school. James and his team are amazing. The school is so inclusive, everyone takes part and is encouraged to develop to their full potential. James is and understands that children are not all the same and tailors his coaching to bring out the best in everyone who attends."
Julie McArthur
"Honestly, I can't recommend this soccer school enough, James and the team are amazing at what they do, and it's very well organised. My son has been with them now for a month and got trainer of the week on his 3rd session. He's made new friends, and it's brought his confidence on not only in his football but also himself. "
Sarah Townsend
"My son absolutely loves football! Every Saturday morning 8am he's excited and ready to go and walks away very happy and loved it. Thank you"
Jodie Jones
"My son absolutely loves the goalkeeper training on a Monday night. It's informative as well as practical. The coaches are great with the kids and always make it fun & different each week."
Leigh Brown - Goalkeeper training
"Our son has started 1-1 coaching with James I can't recommend him enough. Excellent facilities at Stafford, James is fantastic with him works on his weaknesses but makes it fun. Jensen - really enjoys his sessions each week and we can see improvement. If you are looking for 1-1 sessions James is your man!!"
Katy Taylor-Speed

FAQs

SSS is for children aged 4+, and we welcome all abilities—from first-timers to confident, football-mad players. We never say no to anyone. Sessions are designed to be exciting, challenging, and supportive, where players feel safe to make mistakes, learn, and express themselves.

Your child can start their football journey with us from age 4.

Yes. SSS is built for mixed ability and all experience levels. Whether your child is trying football for the first time or already plays regularly, we create an environment where everyone can develop.

As players reach Year 2 at school, opportunities open up to join Stafford Rangers FC grassroots teams, where they can start learning the rules and structure of competitive football.

All you need is:

  • Football boots

  • Shin pads

  • A drink

Players can wear the colours of their favourite team or choose our bespoke SSS training kit to feel part of the club. Please also make sure they’re dressed appropriately for the weather.

We ask players to come prepared for the conditions (for example, extra layers or waterproofs when needed). If weather forecasts could affect sessions, we’ll post reminders and updates on our social media.

Yes. SSS offers specialist sessions alongside regular training, including Goalkeeping, Masterclasses, 1-to-1 coaching, and Wildcats (girls-only football).

Goalkeeper training is specialist and position-specific, focusing on skills like shot-stopping, handling, diving, and crosses, while outfield sessions focus more on passing, dribbling, movement, and team tactics.

Yes—each parent/guardian gets 2 hours free parking.

There’s no formal trial process—just turn up. We know weekends are busy and family time matters, so we’ve made it simple: come when it suits you, as often or as little as you like.

No. There’s no pressure to attend weekly and no commitment required. Families have the freedom to drop in when it works for them—happy parents, happy players.

No. There are no monthly obligations.

You can pay on arrival, and we accept cash or card.

We aim to train in all weathers because resilience and outdoor play are a big part of development and character building. However, sometimes conditions are out of our control and sessions may be cancelled.

Please check our social media channels for the latest updates on:

  • Weather cancellations

  • New sessions

  • Calendar changes

Yes. SSS provides a weekly dedicated goalkeeper session focused on the specific demands of the position—such as reflexes, diving saves, and handling crosses—as well as developing mental toughness and game-specific decision-making for match situations.

Yes. We offer targeted 1-to-1 coaching to support faster improvement through a personalised approach.

What are the benefits of 1-to-1 coaching?

1-to-1 coaching can help with:

  • Tailored development based on strengths and areas to improve

  • Focused attention and faster learning

  • Confidence building

  • Clear feedback and accountability

  • Better decision-making and communication
    We believe 1-to-1 coaching works best when it’s integrated into the wider game, not treated as a standalone shortcut.

We recommend arriving at least 10 minutes before the session starts to allow time to register at the front desk, especially when queues build up.

  • Register your child at the front desk

  • After payment, players receive a token

  • The token must be handed to the coach when entering the pitch

  • Players cannot enter until the previous session finishes and the lead coach invites them on

  • Token colours change weekly (so don’t rely on last week’s colour)

Fun, safe grassroots coaching
UEFA & FA qualified coaches/ DBS checked / first aid trained/ safeguarding qualified

Pay as you go. No up front cost or subscriptions- first session free!

Contact Us

 

Email: staffordsoccerschool2016@outlook.com

 

James Nation: +44 0792 983 9086

Thomas Rowell: +44 0781 775 1565

 

Find us: Stafford Soccer Centre, Prosperity Park, Weston Rd, Stafford ST18 0BF