7 Elite Pre-Academy will launch in Liverpool next month, offering a fun and supportive introduction to football for children in the four to six age groups.

Pre-Academy sessions will be held at Litherland Sports Park in Sefton every Tuesday from 6pm to 7pm – the first session on November 15th will be FREE to attend.

The cost of the coaching programme, which has been designed by staff from Premier League Academies, will then be £5 per week.

There will be a focus on ball mastery, athletic development and one on one domination, with an overall aim of creating a lifelong love of football.

Billy Vaughan, Technical Co-Ordinator for 7 Elite Academy in the United Kingdom, said: “This is a brilliant opportunity for children to enjoy football through fun exercises with experienced coaches.

“First and foremost, we want players to enjoy themselves! We are working hard to make sure every single child who attends Pre-Academy has a fantastic time, and leaves with a smile on their face.”

“The Pre-Academy environment is designed to support the development of youngsters as they take the first steps on their football journey. These sessions offer the start of that journey.

“Once a player develops a love of football, they are more likely to progress into higher age groups and eventually teams. Youth football offers so many social, health and community benefits for young people.”

7 Elite Academy already offers a burgeoning Pre-Academy programme for players in the United States, with hundreds of youngsters taking part every year.

Anthony Godfrey, Global Technical Director at 7 Elite Academy, said: “We have seen our Pre-Academy in Utah give so many young people a chance to enjoy football.

“We want to repeat that success here in Liverpool and offer youngsters the opportunity to play football, develop new training skills and make new friends at our sessions.

“If a players wants to progress into a team, we can supportive them and make sure they have every opportunity to make the most of their potential.”