Meet a Little Kicker Dion

Meet one of our Mega Kickers Superstars!

This is Dion aged 4 

Venues of Little Kickers attended ?

Burleigh Waters Mega Kickers program

How long have you been coming to Little Kickers?  

Almost 6 months

What do you like best about little kickers?

What I like the most is playing a match every week with my Little kickers friends and try to score.

What do you want to be when you grow up?

I want to be a football player and play for ADO Den Haag in the Netherlands.

What’s your favourite healthy food? 

I love to eat Lasagne and I can eat it very fast because its so good.

Who is your favourite coach?   

My favourite coaches are coach James and coach Haydn.

Your Mum and/or Dad’s perspective on Little Kickers - 

My mum and dad love to see me play football and having lots of fun every week.  Dad always says to me than I’m a better player than he is and I score more goals. 

(Dion’s Dad is a professional football player)

Meet 3 Little Kickers

ABIGAIL, ELLA & MARISSA

3 OF OUR FAVOURITE LITTLE KICKERS

AGES- 3 ½ YRS, 3 ½ YRS & NEARLY 3

How long have you been coming to Little Kickers?  1 year, 9 months & 9 months

What is the best thing about Little Kickers?  - (A) Running around and kicking balls with my friends, (E) Running around and playing games & (M) The BALL MONSTER!!

What do you want to be when you grow up?

Abigail- A princess

Ella, A mummy and have two little girls (she still at the phase where she wants to grow up and get married and have babies. She forgets that mummy has a job lol).

Marissa - A dinosoar , a T-Rex!

What’s your favourite healthy food? – (A) Apples and oranges, (E) Watermelon and apples (M), Strawberries

Who is your favourite coach?  - Coach Brad, Coach Brad & Coach Brad!!!!

What does Mum & Dad think of our Little Kickers program?

Abigail’s Mum & Dad had this to say

Little Kickers is a great way for Abigail to improve her gross motor skills and ability to follow instructions while having fun at the same time.  Her self-esteem and confidence has also increased and Abigail has become an enthusiastic and active participant who enjoys interacting with the other Little Kickers of her age. 

Ella’s Mum & Dad had this to say

It's a great way for Ella to burn off some energy in a controlled environment. I think it's important for Ella to understand discipline in a group situation, while still having fun with her friends. She's also improving her gross motor skills and co-ordination. I like having a set time every week that we go to Little Kickers, as it teaches Ella routine and commitment to an activity.

Marissa’s Mum & Dad had this to say

We have been so impressed with the program. It is age appropriate and not only helps their coordination, ball skills and general physical development but also helps to develop other skills such as taking turns, following instructions and learning colours. The kids all have a lot of fun and the program even  incorporates  imaginative play which is appealing when the kids are so young.  It has been a great introduction to sport for Marissa.

Meet two Little Kicker's Elly & sister Tayla

We caught up with to sisters at Little Kickers Southport a few weeks ago!  This what Elly & Tayla had to say about their Little Kickers classes! 

Name  Tayla

Age 23 mths old

Venues of Little Kickers attended   Southport

How long have you been coming to Little Kickers? 5 months

What is your favourite little Kickers game?  Goal kicking

What do you like best about little kickers?  Playing ball with my friends

What do you want to be when you grow up? Not sure, but she has a very strong independent character, which we know she will be confident in whatever she does.

What’s your favourite healthy food? Fruit of any kind

Who is your favourite coach?  Coach Amanda

What do you love?  Mummy, Daddy and Elly

Your Mum and/or Dad’s perspective on Little Kickers – We love little kickers as we can see the skills that Tayla is developing.  Her colour recognition has increased, as well as her motor skills and these are all increasing whilst she is having fun!!

Name  Elly 

Age 5

Venues of Little Kickers attended   Southport Mega Kickers

How long have you been coming to Little Kickers  5 months

What is your favourite little Kickers game  Freeze game

What do you like best about little kickers  running around with my friends

What do you want to be when you grow up  “I don’t know just yet”

What’s your favourite healthy food Apples and watermelon

Who is your favourite coach  COACH BRAD

What do you love  Mummy, Daddy and Tayla

Your Mum and/or Dad’s perspective on Little Kickers – We love that Elly is developing lots of different skills whilst having fun.  She is also getting out there and being active.

Meet a Little Kicker - Alex & Kate

We were lucky enough to catch up with brother & sister Alex & Kate at their Junior Kickers class on Saturday at Southport!  This is what they had to say about Little Kickers!  

Name  Kate and Alex 

Age Kate – 3 years, Alex – 2 years

Venues of Little Kickers attended   ? Southport

How long have you been coming to Little Kickers?  9 months

What is your favourite little Kickers game? Soldiers and Stars

What do you want to be when you grow up? Kate would like to be a mummy, and Alex would like to drive trains.

What’s your favourite healthy food? Kate’s favourite food is carrot and Alex favourite food is bananas

Who is your favourite coach?  Coach Hayden, Amanda and Kitty..(we love them all)

What do you love? Loves playing with their sisters and with Pete & Bailey (Labrador dogs), and going outside to play on their bikes.

Your Mum and/or Dad’s perspective on Little Kickers – We love Little Kickers as it teaches them ball skills and help with their co-ordination. It also teaches them to listen to other people other from us and to be part of a team. 

Meet a Little Kicker - Cooper

Name  Cooper Diprose

Age 3.5

Venues of Little Kickers attended   ? Pacific Pines

 How long have you been coming to Little Kickers?  3mths

What is your favourite little Kickers game? Racing cars around the track

What do you like best about little kickers? Playing, running and kicking the ball

What do you want to be when you grow up? A fireman or policeman

What’s your favourite healthy food? grapes and strawberries

  Who is your favourite coach?  Coach Courtney

 What do you love? Playing with my friends, swimming and soccer

Your Mum and/or Dad’s perspective on Little Kickers - We love the structured games and seeing Cooper enjoying himself so much. (although a little bit to much sometimes :) )

Cooper loves to wear his uniform all day Saturday!

Meet a Little Kicker - Ayden

Check out what Ayden has to say about his Little Kickers Class!

Name  - Ayden

Venues of Little Kickers attended? Burleigh Mighty Kickers  

How long have you been coming to Little Kickers?  1 year

What is your favourite little Kickers game?  Racing Games & Kicking Goals

What do you want to be when you grow up? I want to be like Dad (that's awesome Ayden, I bet your Dad was proud to hear you say that!)

What’s your favourite healthy food? Sushi

Who is your favourite coach?  Coach Colin......opps he’s gone now so I like all the coaches!  

What do you love? Playing Ball

Your Mum and/or Dad’s perspective on Little Kickers

Little Kickers is a really good social educational outlet for kids!  

Meet a Mega Kicker

We had the pleasure on Saturday to interview one of our Mega Kickers at his class! Here is what Lachlan had to say about Little Kickers!

Name  Lachlan

Venues of Little Kickers attended? Burleigh Mega Kickers Outdoor class

How long have you been coming to Little Kickers?  1 year

What is your favourite little Kickers game?  Kicking Goals & Musical footballs

What do you want to be when you grow up? A superhero

What’s your favourite healthy food? 

Broccoli (cause it rhymes with Locholie....lochie) This is Coach Brad's favorite answer! 

Who is your favourite coach?  Coach Brad

What do you love? Jumping on Trampolines

Your Mum and/or Dad’s perspective on Little Kickers

We love Little Kickers its great! 

Meet a Little Kicker - Lachlyn

We were lucky enough to interview Lachlyn on Saturday at his Little Kickers class.  Here is what Lachlyn,  aged 4 had to say about Little Kickers. 

Venues of Little Kickers attended:   Pacific Pines

How long have you been coming to Little Kickers? 1 year now   

What is your favourite little Kickers game? Catching the coach

What do you like best about little kickers?  Kicking Goals!

What do you want to be when you grow up?  A mechanic & Buzz Lightyear!

What’s your favourite healthy food? Bananas, Strawberries & Yoghurt

Who is your favourite coach?  Coach Brad

What do you love? Lightning McQueen & riding my bike

Your Mum and/or Dad’s perspective on Little Kickers....

We love Little Kickers and the skills they learn and think it’s important for Lachlyn to be part of ‘A team’.  He loves the big boy soccer outfit and wants to keep his ’real’ uniform on all day!

Meet a Little Kicker

On Sunday we had the pleasure of interviewing Beau who attends our Burleigh Sunday Junior Kickers Class.  Here is what Beau (and his Dad) had to say!

Age: 3

Venues of Little Kickers attended?

Burleigh, Gold Coast

How long have you been coming to Little Kickers? 

12 weeks

What is your favourite little Kickers game?

“Kicking the ball into the net”

What do you like best about little kickers?

“Kicking the ball into the net”  (same answer J)

What do you want to be when you grow up?

“Spiderman”

What’s your favourite healthy food?

“Apple”

Who is your favourite coach? 

“Coach Brad” & “Coach Corey”

What do you love?

“Poppy” & “Smoothies”

Your Mum and/or Dad’s perspective on Little Kickers -

Excellent!

Structured learning in a fun environment – Leaning physical coordination (soccer skills, etc), Practising mental alertness (listening skills, taking instructions and carrying these out properly, concentration skills, etc).

……and most importantly Beau loves it.

Meet a Little Kicker...

Name -

Talan

Age -
3

Venues of Little Kickers around the world attended -
Gold Coast Pacific Pines - Junior Kickers now moved up to Mighty Kickers

How long have you been coming to Little Kickers?
6 months

What is your favourite Little Kickers game?
Chasing Coach Steve

What do you like best about Little Kickers?
Kicking the ball really hard


What's your favourite healthy food?
Honey sandwiches and grapes

Who is your favourite coach?
Coach Steve & Coach Brad

What do you love?
Cup cakes and my sister Peyton

Your Mum and/or Dad's perspective on Little Kickers -
I love that it gives him an outlet for his excess energy, plus he's learning skills that he can use and build on with his football all the time. The uniform is great, he feels like it's "real" football (just like the big boys LOL) and hates to take it off after his lesson on a Saturday!

Meet a Little Kicker...

Name -
Harry

Age -
3

Venues of Little Kickers around the world attended -
Gold Coast Southport

How long have you been coming to Little Kickers?
2 months

What is your favourite Little Kickers game?
Donkey kick 'E-OR'!

What do you like best about Little Kickers?
Scoring goals and playing soccer with my friends

What do you want to be when you grow up?
A racing car driver

What’s your favourite healthy food?
Chicken pasta

Who is your favourite coach?
Coach Colin

What do you love?
Lightening McQueen and the Cars movie

Your Mum and/or Dad's perspective on Little Kickers -
Little Kickers is a great way for young children to learn some early ball skills, to get some healthy exercise and most of all, to have fun! All the kids love it!

Meet a Little Kicker...

Name -
Maverick

Age -
4 and a half

Venues of Little Kickers around the world attended -
Gold Coast Pacific Pines

How long have you been coming to Little Kickers?
I have been attending since Little Kickers started in Pacific Pines so about a year

What is your favourite Little Kickers game?
Anything that involves scoring goals

What do you like best about Little Kickers?
The thing I like best about Little Kickers is wearing my uniform with my name and number on it and playing the 'Big Match' in Mega Kickers each week

What do you want to be when you grow up?
When I grow up I want to be a soccer player

What's your favourite healthy food?
Vegetables (especially peas)

Who is your favourite coach?
Coach Brad

What do you love?
Mum, Dad, Ethan and Nate

Meet a Little Kicker...

Name -

Jack

Age -
Nearly 3

Venues of Little Kickers around the world attended -
Gold Coast Pacific Pines

How long have you been coming to Little Kickers?
9 months (Jack tells us holding up 3 fingers as he is nearly 3 now!)

What is your favourite Little Kickers game?
Cone tidy up

What do you like the best about Little Kickers?
I like playing with other kids and running around



What do you want to be when you grow up?
Tall

What's your favourite healthy food?
Strawberries

Who is your favourite coach?
Coach Andrew (Assistant Coach at Pacific Pines)

What do you love?
I love my Mummy, Daddy, Sammy and Diesel (Jack's dog)

Your Mum and/or Dad's perspective on Little Kickers -
We love Little Kickers, mostly because we know how much Jack loves kicking the ball and running around, but also because it helps develop his motor skills and social skills. It also teaches him to take turns, and share with the other kids and take direction from the Coaches! He also loves his name and number on the back of his jersey!

Meet a Little Kicker...

Name -

Kai

Age -
4

Venues of Little Kickers around the world attended -
Gold Coast Pacific Pines

How long have you been coming to Little Kickers?
4 months

What do you like best about Little Kickers?
Running and kicking the ball

What do you want to be when you grow up?
A Fireman and Policeman

What's your favourite healthy food?
Watermelon

Who is your favourite coach?
Coach Brad

Your Mum and/or Dad's perspective on Little Kickers -
I think it is a fantastic activity for young children that teaches them co-ordination, team spirit, discipline and listening all the while being lots of fun! A great way for little ones to use up their limitless energy! I would highly recommend it!

Meet a Little Kicker...

Name -

Isla

Age -
4 in June

Venues of Little Kickers around the world attended -
Gold Coast Southport

How long have you been coming to Little Kickers?
3 months

What is your favourite Little Kickers game?
Kicking goals and running

What do you like best about Little Kickers?
Coach Amanda and Coach Haydn



What do you want to be when you grow up?
Doctor

What's your favourite healthy food?
Apple/Banna

Who is your favourite coach?
Coach Amanda

What do you love?
Mummy and Daddy and ice-cream

Your Mum and/or Dad's perspective on Little Kickers -
Brilliant brilliant brilliant. It teaches children to share, listen and follow direction and instills confidence whilst in a fun environment. Isla would not allow me to sit down for the first 4 weeks but with the assistance and support of Coach Amanda we now have a change and very confident young girl! Thanks and recommend Little Kickers to every parent to try as their little girls will love it!

Meet a Little Kicker...

Name -
Jake & Zack (brothers)

Age -
Jake : 4
Zack : 2

Venues of Little Kickers around the world attended -
Gold Coast Southport

How long have you been coming to Little Kickers?
Jake : 6 months
Zack : 3 months

What is your favourite Little Kickers game?
Jake : Everything we play
Zack : Free time to kick around with my friends



What do you like best about Little Kickers?
Jake : Goal kicking
Zack : Goal kicking

What do you want to be when you grow up?
Jake : Paleontologists (dinosaurs)
Zack : Accountant or Lawyer

What's your favourite healthy food?
Jake : Carrots
Zack : Watermelon

Who is your favourite coach?
Jake : Coach Amanda (Southport)
Zack : Coach Amanda (Southport)

What do you love?
Jake : My Mum & Dad, my brother Zack & Bella (my dog)
Zack : My brother Jake

Meet a Little Kicker...

Name -
Summer

Age -
Nearly 3

Venues of Little Kickers around the world attended -
Gold Coast Southport & Burleigh

How long have you been coming to Little Kickers?
6 months

What is your favourite Little Kickers game?
Kicking goals

What do you like best about Little Kickers?
My new runners

What do you want to be when you grow up?
A good girl

What's your favourite healthy food?
Watermelon

Who is your favourite coach?
Coach Colin (Burleigh)

What do you love?
Riding my scooter and mollies (lollies)

Meet a Little Kicker...

Rhyder attended Junior Kickers in the UK from early 2007 to the end of 2008. He then moved up to Mighty Kickers in the UK from 2008 to 2010. He then moved to Australia and continued on with Mighty Kickers from September to November. Now he is looking forward to doing Mega Kickers from the end of April 2011 in Southport.

Name -
Rhyder

Age -
5

Venues of Little Kickers around the world attended -
St Albans Hertfordshire UK, Gold Coast Australia Southport & Pacific Pines

How long have you been coming to Little Kickers?
Since I was 2. I did Junior Kickers & Mighty Kickers in St Albans England with Coach Peter, Coach Jamie & Coach Elder and my friends Sam (picture above) & Joel. Then when we moved to Australia I did Mighty Kickers with Coach Amanda and Coach Daddy.

What is your favourite Little Kickers game?
The pirate treasure that Coach Daddy plays

What do you like best about Little Kickers?
Doing drop kicks & learning with my friends

What do you want to be when you grow up?
A football player (soccer) for Australia!

What’s your favourite healthy food?
Grapes

Who is your favourite coach?
Coach Daddy (Coach Brad at Pacific Pines)

What do you love?
My mummy, kit kats, chocolate & cup cakes!