We are passionate about introducing sport and physical activity into the lives of the younger generation of our community. We do this through the use of multi-sport school provision as well as running a development programme for children to enhance their footballing skills.
The combination of the two sectors allows us to create a local movement of healthier and more active children.
Facility Hire
Click below to hire one of our facilities:
Blue Coat Church of England School
Football Development
Player Development Centres
Take a look at the Player Development Centre section of our website here.
Our PDC programme provides an opportunity for young players between the age group of U6-U16 to benefit from advanced football coaching delivered by FA level 2 coaches. The project aims to encourage all players, no matter their ability, to reach their full potential.
In 2021, we have registered over 460 new players into our PDC player pathway. We have 23 league teams, plus over 30 team who train weekly. The programme gives children the opportunity to get noticed at a professional level as well as giving less confident/able players the ability to develop. We are proud that over 50 players from PDC have had trials to the Coventry City Academy, with 10 being offered scholarships.
To keep in-line with our quality assurance and professional charity attributes, SBitC employ Sport and Exercise Science graduates to provide fitness testing for all PDC league teams and create a Player Development Pack to support players to reach their full potential.
We offer a FREE taster session to all new players – to find out more take a look at our Player Development Pack HERE
Saturday Club
Our Saturday Club programme is a non-competitive, fun introduction to football for both boys and girls aged 4-11 years. Running on a Saturday morning, at Corpus Christi Primary School, CV3 2QP, on an outdoor 3G.
To book your space, visit www.officialsoccerschools.co.uk/coventrycity and select the session/s you would like to attend.
£5.00 per session.
Email sbitc@sbitc.org.uk to book on for your free first session.
Sessions include:
Reception, Year 1 & 2 - 10:00 - 11:00am (Boys &Girls)
Year 3, 4, 5 & 6 - 11:00 - 12:00pm (Boys & Girls)
If you would still like to know more about our football development programmes, don’t hesitate to contact us HERE.
Holiday Camps
Embark on an exhilarating football journey with Sky Blues in the Community's football holiday camps hosted at the state-of-the-art Alan Higgs Centre. Perfectly aligned with school holiday periods, these camps, running from 9 am to 3 pm daily, offer an immersive experience for football enthusiasts aged 5-11 years old.
Led by Football Association (FA) qualified and DBS checked coaches, the camps cater to players of all abilities, fostering skill development and a love for the beautiful game. Each day kicks off with dynamic warm-up games, followed by ball mastery and skill-based sessions, ensuring participants are primed for a day of football excitement.
After a well-deserved lunch break, players put their newly honed skills to the test in engaging challenges and spirited tournaments. The competitive edge adds an extra layer of fun, with enticing prizes up for grabs, creating an atmosphere of camaraderie and accomplishment. Essential for participation are shin pads, football boots, or molded trainers, ensuring safety and optimum performance on the field.
Sky Blues in the Community's football holiday camps at the Alan Higgs Centre provide a holistic football experience, blending skill development, teamwork, and friendly competition, making it the ultimate destination for aspiring footballers during school breaks. Join us for a week filled with soccer splendor and unforgettable memories."
To book Holiday Camps and Courses, click here
Premier League Girls – Turn up and Play!
It is our mission to provide opportunities for females aged 12 and over to take part in football within a community setting. Our ‘Turn up and play’ sessions are aimed at girls who want to keep physically active but lack a competitive nature. We are lucky to have strong links with Coventry City Girls which encourages a player development pathway into the youth teams.
Sessions Include:
Ages 12-16 years – Monday, 6-7pm
Ages 16+ - Wednesday, 7.30-8.30pm
Both are held at Blue Coat Secondary School, CV1 2BA
To find out more about our girls football sessions, please contact our Inclusion Co-Ordinator on alex.jane@sbitc.org.uk
