South Coast Soccer Academy

South Coast Soccer Academy South Coast Soccer Academy is a new football academy in the Lancing, Worthing and Arun areas Click the link below to contact us for more information!

We’re a BRAND NEW SOCCER ACADEMY for 4-12 year olds with fresh ideas & training methods all focused on contributing a fantastic offering to the community by creating a warm welcoming, safe & enjoyable environment in which aspiring young footballers can flourish and develop, not only as footballers but also as individuals. We currently run weekly group sessions, 1-1 sessions, Birthday Parties, and

After School Groups. We welcome girls, and boys of any level of ability and sessions are tailored to suit everyone. At South Coast Soccer School we see success as helping children become better communicators, and effective team players and enjoy being a child while helping them to develop their soccer skills. We’re based on the South Coast with a focus on the Lancing, Sompting and surrounding Worthing areas and plan to branch out into further into the local community to achieve our aim of helping children become more active in a structured environment whist learning a skill and most importantly enjoying themselves. https://southcoastsocceracademy.co.uk/?page_id=62 or email [email protected]

18/06/2026

Why we have a such focus on out of possession? ⚽️

A common question is why we spend so much time working on regaining possession!

The reality is that in a typical football match, each player only has the ball for around 3 minutes. That means the vast majority of the game is spent without possession.

If we want to maximise our time on the ball, we first have to be effective at winning it back 🤝🏻

By developing strong defending habits, players learn to:

⚽ Regain possession quickly
⚽ Limit opponents’ opportunities
⚽ Create more attacking moments
⚽ Control games for longer periods
⚽ Work together as a team

Most importantly, you can’t score if you don’t have the ball.

Defend well. Win the ball. Create chances. Score goals. 💪⚽

15/06/2026

Interceptions 🔑⚽️

Focus topic for our older groups over the last 3 sessions has been improving how we defend passing lanes and create interception opportunities.

✅ Scanning before, during and after the ball travels
✅ Body shape to see both the ball and potential receivers
✅ Recognising and protecting passing lanes
✅ Reading cues from the passer and anticipating the next action

The aim is not just to react, but to predict, arrive early and regain possession in dangerous areas.

Great to see the players applying these concepts in game related situations and turning good defensive habits ⚽🤝🏻

13/06/2026

⚽ We Love Our Soccer Tots Sessions! 💙

Watching our Soccer Tots grow in confidence, develop new skills, and enjoy every session is what it’s all about.

We’re incredibly lucky to have such amazing groups of young players, and it’s a privilege to play a small part in their football journey and development. 🌟

The smiles, effort, and enthusiasm they bring each week make every session special. ⚽🙌

LoveWhatWeDo ❤️⚽🌟

12/06/2026

☀️ Summer Holiday Camps ⚽

Bookings are now LIVE! 🎉

Join us for football, fun, games, and skill development this summer.

📍 Sompting Village Hall / Sompting Recreational Ground
📌 Sompting, BN15 0BE

⏰ Times
• Full Day: 9am–3pm
• Half Day: 9am–12pm or 12pm–3pm

💷 Prices
• 2 Full Days – £45
• Full Day – £25
• Half Day – £15

🔗 Secure Your Child’s Place or to view dates
Click the booking link below to reserve your place before spaces fill up:

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/southcoastsocceracademy/2079426

Spaces are limited – secure your place today! ⚽🔥

11/06/2026

⏰ Right on the whistle throw back ⚽🔥

A dramatic last-minute winner to seal the game from Georgie 😀

Wait for the celebration at the end… 🎉👇

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Sompting
Sompting
BN15

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+447457404956

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