Sefton School Sports
Group Programmes
Structured, coach-led training for Year 2 to Year 11, grouped by school year.
Find Your ProgrammeHow Our Programmes Work
Choose Your Year Group
Find the programme that matches your child's school year.
Book a Block
Programmes run in half-term blocks, so your child builds skills week on week.
Train and Progress
Every session follows a planned progression led by experienced coaches.
Move Up When Ready
As athletes grow and improve, they progress to the next stage.
Find Your Programme
Foundation Athletes
Fun, active sessions that build the fundamentals every young athlete needs: running, jumping, throwing, balance and coordination. Children learn to listen, follow instructions and enjoy moving well.
What they'll learn
- •Running form basics
- •Jumping and safe landing
- •Balance and coordination games
- •Simple bodyweight movements
- •Teamwork and listening skills
Mondays, 4:15–5:00pm
Crosby Leisure Centre, Crosby
45 minutes
£30 per half-term block (6 sessions)
Developing Athletes
The key window for building speed, agility and coordination. Athletes are introduced to bodyweight strength and sprint mechanics through structured, progressive sessions.
What they'll learn
- •Acceleration and sprint technique
- •Change of direction and footwork
- •Bodyweight strength (squats, lunges, push-ups, planks)
- •Jumping, landing and injury prevention
- •Reaction and agility drills
Wednesdays, 4:15–5:15pm
Crosby Leisure Centre, Crosby
60 minutes
£35 per half-term block (6 sessions)
Performance Athletes
Advanced training for committed young athletes playing at school, club, county or academy level. Sessions build strength, power and speed with coaching tailored to each athlete's sport and growth stage.
What they'll learn
- •Advanced acceleration and top-speed mechanics
- •Plyometrics and power development
- •Strength progressions and core control
- •Sport-specific agility
- •Warm-up, recovery and training habits
Thursdays, 5:30–6:30pm
Crosby Leisure Centre, Crosby
60 minutes
£40 per half-term block (6 sessions)
Inside a Session
10 min
Warm-Up & Mobility
Dynamic movement to prepare the body and reduce injury risk.
15 min
Movement Skills
Technique work on running, jumping, landing and changing direction.
20 min
Speed, Agility & Strength
Progressive drills and bodyweight exercises matched to the age group.
10 min
Games & Cool-Down
Competitive games to apply skills, then a cool-down and review.
What to Bring
- Comfortable sportswear
- Trainers (not studs or plimsolls)
- A named water bottle
- Any inhalers or medication, with details given at booking
Can't Make It In Person?
Follow structured online programmes built on the same methods we use with our athletes in Sefton.
Programme FAQs
Not Sure Which Programme?
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