MD PE & Coaching-Mini Ballers

08/11/2025

⚽ Back at Barnard Castle and loving it! 💥

Fantastic to kick off our next coaching block — great energy from everyone! The children revisited skills from our last block and took things up a notch, learning how to be aggressive and win the ball back. 👊

Amazing to see both new and familiar faces out on the pitch — the smiles, friendships, and football skills are growing week by week! 🌟

Whether it’s your first steps in football or you’re honing your technique, we’ve got a session for you. 🙌

07/11/2025

⚽ Friday nights are back and better than ever at Spennymoor! ⚽

We kicked off our Autumn Term 2 block by revisiting some exciting skills — twisting, turning, and turning and burning! 💥 The challenge this week? Be brave, be bold, and battle to win that ball!

It was brilliant to see so many children stepping into their challenge zone and giving it their all — loads of effort, smiles, and fantastic football all round. 🙌

There’s honestly no better place for football on a Friday night — fun, friends and football in a brilliant atmosphere.

Want to get involved? Whether your child’s brand new to football or already loves the game, we’d love to have them join us. ⚽

👉 Message us today to book a space or find out more!

03/11/2025

Amazing work by the club! Barnard Castle Youth FC

🌟 HUGE NEWS for Barnard Castle Youth! 🌟
We're incredibly proud to announce we've achieved the FA 2-Star Accredited Club status! This recognition highlights the outstanding coaching standards, safe environment, and clear development pathways we provide for every player, from our youngest recruits right up to the towns adult team.
Our club is growing fast! We're planning to launch new Boys' and Girls' teams over the coming months. This 2-Star status is proof of the quality pathway that takes our young players right up to the town's adult team.
A massive thank you goes to our dedicated coaches, volunteers, and committee who pour their spare time into making these opportunities happen. Your commitment makes the difference!
Interested in joining an FA 2-Star club? Send us a message to find out about our new team sign-ups!

24/10/2025

***Spennymoor/Barnard Castle***

Please remember that we are broken up until 7th and 8th November.

Also, I have just sent over emails for the next block of coaching-please look carefully at groups and times as some of these may have changed. If you have not yet received an email, please get in touch.

Have a lovely half term-see you all soon

19/10/2025

⚽️ What a Fantastic Football Festival for Our U6 Stars! 🌟

Today we hosted a brilliant football festival for our Under 6s, filled with energy, excitement, and loads of smiles! Under the watchful eye of professional scouts, the children were introduced to the fun and fast-paced 3v3 format — and they absolutely loved it!

From skilful dribbles and determined tackles to non-stop goals and unstoppable team spirit, the day was a celebration of everything we love about football. Most importantly, the kids had a blast, building confidence, friendships, and a love for the game. 🥅❤️

📅 Missed out this time? Don’t worry — we’ll be hosting another festival before Christmas, so keep your eyes peeled for more info coming soon. Plenty more chances to get involved!

17/10/2025

🏆 Final Session Complete for Our Spennymoor Ballers! ⚽️

What a brilliant end to the block! It’s been fantastic to see the kids putting their hard work into action during match situations – real progress all round 👏

📢 Reminder: Today is the final day for priority booking for our current ballers. From tomorrow, any remaining spaces will be opened up to new players.

⏸️ We’re now taking a short break and will be back in action on 7th November – we can’t wait already!

⭐ And don’t forget – our U6 Festival is happening this weekend! If you haven’t signed up yet and would like to get involved, now’s the time!

👉 Want to join the fun next block or sign up for the U6 Festival? Drop us a message – we’d love to hear from you! 💬⚽

12/10/2025

⚽ Last Call – Year 1 Football Festival! ⚽***Talent ID scouts will be in attendance from Middlesbrough, Newcastle and Sunderland OPEN TO ALL-PLEASE GET IN TOUCH***

We’re excited for our Year 1 Football Festival taking place on Sunday 19th October at Willington Parkside 3G Pitch (DL15 0QF)!

We have two sessions running on the day:
🕐 1:00–2:00pm – Game Ready Session (for players ready for the next step)
🕑 2:00–3:00pm – Beginner Session (an introduction to 3v3 matches in a fun, supportive environment)

👉 This is the final call to enter — if you’d like your child to take part, please get in touch as soon as possible to confirm and arrange payment (£6 per player).

If you think you’ve already signed up but haven’t heard back from us, please message us to double-check your child’s place.

Reminders:

Players need shin pads

Football boots are recommended (indoor boots or trainers are also fine)

Please wear dark shorts, dark socks, and an MD top – we can provide one if needed

🏅 Medals for all participants!
⚽ Limited spaces – don’t miss out!

📩 Message us now to confirm your child’s spot!