Philip Smith

I began playing football from an early age and have always enjoyed running around playing sport and being active. Since learning to play football I have been fortunate to represent Leeds United Academy, Tadcaster Albion and North Yorkshire Schools.

Although still playing football now for Tadcaster Albion i decided a few years ago that i would like to become a football coach. Being a football coach is the best job in the world, you get to go to work have fun and enjoy being able to see children develop not just their improved football skills but in the social aspects of their life.

Football brings people together no matter of your age, gender background or race which shows how important it is to the world. The way that I coach is to make sure that everyone is involved and show how easy it is to have fun, make friends and develop as people.

Children can grow through football by learning how to keep healthy learn how to work as a team and most importantly how to develop as people. Football is my passion and for as long as I can I shall strive to achieve my goals and develop children’s skills to the best of my ability. I will always provide football in a safe environment where I can share my years of football knowledge and skills. Whether you are a beginner or on the way to football stardom active soccer will have the course for you.

Harrogate News

Tadcaster Holiday Course

30 Jan, 2012

Tadcaster Leisure center Feb Half Term Course Monday 13th, Tuesday 14th & Thursday 16th & Friday 17th 2012

Times: 2pm untill 5pm

Cost £7.50 per day or BOOK ALL FOUR DAYS FOR ONLY £25

BRING A FRIEND OR SIBLING AND SAVE £5 POUNDS EXTRA OF YOUR BOOKING FEE.

Tadcaster Holiday Course

Tadcaster Christmas Camp Drop & Shop

14 Nov, 2011

Wednesday 21st Thursday 22nd and Friday 23rd December read more

Tadcaster Christmas Camp Drop & Shop

Wednesday 21st Thursday 22nd and Friday 23rd @

Tadcaster Leisure centre
Station Road
Tadcaster
LS249JE

Camp time: 2pm till 5pm Cost only £7.50 Per day (Just 2.50 per hour) or £20 Per Week

Sibling and Friend Discount available, please call Phil on 0844 822 3941.

Harrogate enjoying brilliant coaching sessions

14 Nov, 2011

A great testimonial read more

Harrogate enjoying brilliant coaching sessions

Rosset Acre:

Hi

Just to say thank you for running an after school football club at Rossett Acre this last half term.  The children really enjoyed the sessions which were run smoothly and professionally.  We look forward to one last session after half term before having a break and then resuming sessions for different Year groups during the Spring and Summer terms.

Mary Riley
(PE co-ordinator)

TADCASTER LEISURE CENTRE

14 Nov, 2011

New session starting read more

TADCASTER LEISURE CENTRE

Starting Friday 11th March 2011

TADCASTER LEISURE CENTRE

Friday Football Fun

5pm – 6pm

£12 for 4 weeks or £3.50 on the day.

Please contact Phil Smith

What's On?

Schools

Active Soccer harrogate currently are working with schools within Harrogate, Wetherby, Tadcaster and surrounding areas.

"Hi, it has been great having Active Soccer coming into Pannal School. We have tried using a number of outside football agencies and unfortunately none of them have ever come upto our standards until Active Soccer came along. Pannal School has alot of high standards and rules which Active Soccer have been brilliant in supporting and seem to employ the same high standards in their coaching and attitude. Phil has been the main coach at Pannal who is very popular with the children in his friendly but firm manner.The children always report back to me what they have been learning and often show me at playtime the new skills/ games they have learnt. Also Active Soccer is for everyone experienced at football or just trying it out for the first time. We look forward to having Phil back to run another after school club early next year."

Thanks again for giving so many children a positive football experience.

Charlotte Smith (PE coordinator at Pannal School)


"Hi

Just to say thank you for running an after school football club at Rossett Acre this last half term. The children really enjoyed the sessions which were run smoothly and professionally. We look forward to one last session after half term before having a break and then resuming sessions for different Year groups during the Spring and Summer terms."

Mary Riley
(PE co-ordinator at Rosset Acre School)

Coaching

Tadcaster Leisure center Feb Half Term Course Monday 13th, Tuesday 14th & Thursday 16th & Friday 17th 2012

Times: 2pm untill 5pm

Cost £7.50 per day or BOOK ALL FOUR DAYS FOR ONLY £25

BRING A FRIEND OR SIBLING AND SAVE £5 POUNDS EXTRA OF YOUR BOOKING FEE.

Special Events

Friday night Football With Tadcaster Leisure center STARTS BACK Friday 20th January 2012

Cost £35 for 10 weeks

Or Pay as you Play £4 Per week

To Book Call Phil on 0844 822 3941



Schools Coaching

Planing, Preparation and Assessments

Active Soccer has compiled a comprehensive programme that provides qualified coaches to schools to deliver games lessons at Key Stage 1 & 2. All lessons are based on the National Curriculum and the Val Sabin resources material. Assessments are also prepared by the coaches in conjunction with the school to measure the children attainment levels.

Active Soccer provides:

  • An affordable solution to PPA cover
  • A range of Football Games
  • Schemes of work and lesson plans based on the National Curriculum and Val Sabin resources
  • Reports and Assessments if required
  • Positive reward scheme
  • Class room activities for wet weather days
  • Cross curriculum activities
  • Support with equipment if required

Extra-Curricular

Active Soccer provides Breakfast, Lunch and after school clubs. Not only do the clubs support your schools extended school programme, assist parents with child care provision, but they also provide a safe fun environment for children to learn new skills and increase their confidence and level of physical activity.

The clubs are very easy to set up, as Active Soccer will provide all application forms, registers and certificates for all the children. We can also attend your school to promote the course during one of your school assemblies. The children then hand in their completed forms to the school secretary or your nominated member(s) of staff and our staff will be there to kick off your after school club. Or if your School prefers your local Active Soccer Head Office can handle the course entirely ensuring your school do not have the extra worry of this activity.

For more information or to book your Extra Curricular Club call Active Soccer on 0844 822 3942 or email info@activesoccer.co.uk

  • Football
  • 10 Week Courses
  • Educational fun games & matches
  • Certificate for all players & Best Attitude

Fundraising

Active Soccer has come up with a fantastic initiative to help raise money for your school and we will do all the work. Your Pupils gain sponsorship to take 3 shots at our Active Soccer Target. The day provides the school with an excellent opportunity to raise funds with sponsorship money. The Children are encouraged to collect sponsors with some fantastic prizes on offer:

  • Every Participant receives a certificate
  • The best penalty taker in each class receives an Active Soccer voucher
  • Every Child that raises over £50 receives an Active Soccer Football
  • The highest fundraiser in the school receives the full Active Soccer Umbro football Strip

We also have an active soccer Inflatable target that can be used at your summer fetes or activity days, please see the active shop to book. To find out more about an Active Soccer Fundraising days please contact the office on 0844 822 3942 or e-mail info@activesoccer.co.uk

Coaching Courses

ACTIVE SOCCER HOLIDAY CAMPS

Active Soccer holiday camps are run every school holiday ranging from 1 - 5 day courses at different venues throughout the UK.

The courses are for both boys and girls aged 4 to 14 years of age and cater for mixed ability from beginner to future stars.

The days consist of fun, healthy and inclusive coaching sessions, covering all aspects of the game, along with playing small sided matches and end of course World Cup tournaments.

Special trophies & awards can be won on the course. Break times are provided and we make children aware of aspects upon diet, nutrition through fun quiz’s, crosswords and drawings.

All participants will receive a course certificate and there are lots of competitions to win, including the penalty king and the active soccer best attitude award.

SATURDAY MORNING FUN CLUBS

The courses are for players of mixed abilities aged between 4 and 12 years and run over ten week blocks for one hour on a Saturday morning each week.

The course is designed with the aim of the children having fun and learning new techniques each week.

At an Active Soccer Saturday Morning Centre children have the chance to win a Most Improved and Best Attitude trophy. All participants receive an attendance certificate signed by their coach after the World Cup competition that is held in the final week.

For further details please contact your local Active Soccer office or email info@activesoccer.co.uk.

SUNDAY DROP AND SHOP SOCCER

Sunday Drop and Shop sessions give parents the chance to collect their weekly shopping and leave the children active in a fun, healthy and inclusive environment playing soccer with our qualified coaches.

Drop and Shop sessions are available for 2 hours.

For further details please contact your local Active Soccer office or email info@activesoccer.co.uk.

EVENING SOCCER CENTRES

Active Soccer organises local evening Soccer Centres which are open to boys and girls. The courses are for players of mixed abilities and run over ten week blocks for one hour a week, and are designed with the aim of the children having fun and learning new skills each week.

On the Active Soccer Evening Centre, children have the chance to win a Most Improved and Best Attitude trophy and everyone receives an attendance certificate signed by their coach.

For further details please contact your local Active Soccer office or email info@activesoccer.co.uk.

GIRLS SOCCER

Our girls only Soccer Centres offers opportunities for girls to take part in a weekly session. The courses run over ten week blocks for one hour a week, and are designed with the aim of the girls having fun and learning new techniques each week.

The course is specifically designed for girls wanting to learn new and different football techniques in shooting, passing, turning, dribbling, heading and match play.

For further details please contact your local Active Soccer office or email info@activesoccer.co.uk.

Birthday Parties!

Why not make your child's birthday a very special occasion by booking an Active Soccer Birthday Party. We provide professional fun coaching for all the children through fun games, a typical birthday party will include, skills, games, tournaments and penalty shoot – outs.

Party Option 1 (90 mins, £160)

Louie the Lion 4 - 8 years
  • 1 Coach
  • 16 Children (£5 per extra child)
  • 16 Certificates
  • 16 Vouchers (on the invitation)
  • 1 Penalty Trophy
  • 1 Birthday Present - T-Shirt
  • Includes Louie the Lion Mascot visit

Party Option 2 (90 mins, £160)

World Cup Party 9 - 14 years
  • 1 Coach
  • 16 Children (£5 per extra child)
  • 16 Certificates
  • 16 Vouchers (on the invitation)
  • 1 Penalty Trophy
  • 1 Birthday Present - T-Shirt
  • Includes Speed Radar & World Cup Trophy

Party Option 3 (90 mins, £160)

Olympic 2012 Party 4 - 14 years
  • 1 Coach
  • 16 Children (£5 per extra child)
  • 16 Certificates
  • 16 Vouchers (on the invitation)
  • 1 Penalty Trophy
  • 1 Birthday Present - T-Shirt
  • Includes football-themed Olympic Games

PARTY VENUE

Active Soccer can stage the birthday party in your back garden, school, local park or we even have links with several superb indoor and outdoor sports facilities (please note hired facilities as an additional cost to rates above). We would be happy to assist you with the booking of your venue if required.

BOOKING PROCEDURE

For legal reasons we cannot currently take bookings online, you will need to make a booking by post - please download a birthday party flyer

When booking your party we will require you to complete and send a party booking registration the Active Soccer Head Office.

For further details call Active Soccer on 0844 822 3942 or email info@activesoccer.co.uk.

CANCELLATIONS

If your party needs to be cancelled this must be done at least 7 days before the arranged date to receive a full refund. If you require the party to be rearranged please contact active soccer at least 7 days before the event.

NOTES FOR PARENTS

  • All our staff are CRB checked, First Aid Certified and all our Coaches are FA Qualified
  • If your child is attending an Active Soccer party, we'd advise that you prepare them with:
  • Football clothing, rain jacket, trainers, football boots and shin pads if available
  • Plenty of drinks
  • Sun cream if hot weather is forecast and a towel if there's a possibility of rain (dependent on venue)

Testimonials

Just to say thank you for running an after school football club at Rossett Acre this last half term.  The children really enjoyed the sessions which were run smoothly and professionally.  We look forward to one last session after half term before having a break and then resuming sessions for different Year groups during the Spring and Summer terms.

Mary Riley, Rosset Acre

Just a quick note to say thank you for an excellent party today. The 2 coaches who came were fantastic- very good with a lively group of 5 year olds! The activities were varied and perfect lengths- the children didn't have time to get silly or bored. Several of the parents have asked for details so I have passed them on. Thanks again- Josh had a great day!

Emilie, Birthday Party Customer

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