⚽️ What to expect at your child’s first training session at DINA Football Club
Why are we writing this?
The first session is not an exam and not a “talent test”.
The main goal is for your child to ✅ feel safe, ✅ understand the rules and ✅ leave thinking: “I want to come again!”
1️⃣ Before training: what will happen
⏰ Arrive a little early
It’s best to arrive 10–15 minutes before the start. This helps your child calmly:
- ✅ get changed
- ✅ look around
- ✅ meet the coach
- ✅ get used to new people and a new place
What to bring (minimum)
- ✅ sports clothing suitable for the weather (or indoor kit)
- ✅ a water bottle
- ✅ suitable footwear (for indoor / pitch)
- ✅ shin guards if needed (only if the coach asks in advance)
- ✅ a warm hoodie/jacket after the session
❗️Important: your child does not need “perfect” equipment for the first session. Comfort matters more than brands ????
2️⃣ How a session is usually structured (step by step)
A first session for children usually has 4 parts:
1) Welcome and rules (2–5 minutes)
The coach meets your child and explains simple group rules:
- listen for the signal/whistle
- no pushing
- respect others
- drink water during breaks
If your child is shy at first — that’s totally normal ???? The coach will help them join in.
2) Warm-up (8–12 minutes)
This includes running and fun movement games:
- ⚡️ coordination
- ⚡️ agility
- ⚡️ footwork
- ⚡️ simple tasks while moving
Warm-ups are often game-based so children enjoy it ????
3) ⚽️ Ball work (15–25 minutes)
At the first session we usually focus on basics:
- ✅ dribbling
- ✅ controlling/stopping the ball
- ✅ simple passing
- ✅ “everyone with a ball” tasks so your child gets many touches
The coach doesn’t judge the level, but looks at: effort, understanding and reaction.
4) Small-sided game (10–20 minutes)
Children almost always play 2v2 / 3v3 / 4v4. Why?
- ⚽️ more touches
- ⚽️ more decisions
- ⚽️ more fun
The game at the end is important: your child leaves feeling “I’m a footballer!”
3️⃣ What is “normal” at the first session
Parents often worry if their child:
- is shy for the first 10 minutes
- makes mistakes and loses the ball
- is afraid of contact
- gets tired faster than others
- stays quiet and watches
✅ This is absolutely normal. For most children, adaptation takes 2–4 sessions.
4️⃣ What parents should do during training
The best behaviour is calm support:
- watch
- smile
- don’t interfere with the process
⚠️ What to avoid
Try not to shout instructions: ❌ “shoot!”, “pass!”, “where are you going!”
It’s hard for a child to listen to both coach and parent. It can also create fear of making mistakes.
✅ If you want to help, say after training:
“I liked how you tried and worked hard.”
5️⃣ What to say after training
The most helpful questions:
- “What did you enjoy today?”
- “What went best for you?”
- “Who did you meet?”
If your child talks about difficulties — that’s good. Then:
✅ “That’s normal — you learn it. Next session will feel easier.”
6️⃣ If your child says “I don’t want to come again”
Don’t argue immediately. First, find the reason:
- tired
- shy
- didn’t understand the task
- felt nervous around new people
✅ The best option is to agree on 2–3 trial sessions. Often children open up on the 2nd/3rd visit.
7️⃣ When to message the coach
Message the coach if:
- your child is very anxious
- there is an injury / health limitation
- your child is very shy and it’s helpful to warn the coach in advance
The coach will advise how to make adaptation gentle and comfortable.
✅ Summary
The first session is:
- ⚽️ meeting and getting familiar
- ⚽️ adaptation
- ⚽️ enjoyment of movement and the ball
The biggest success is when your child leaves thinking:
“I want to come again!”
Would you like to join a trial training session?
Message us or contact a coach — and we’ll suggest the best age group:
Nikolai Tostsev — 55626888
Konstantin Karin — 5547241
Mark Orikov — 56453834
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