Drop in Football Sessions

Weekly Drop In Sessions

Each week, LHFC holds a number of free drop-in football coaching sessions. Our professional coaches undertake each session with warm-ups, training drills, and cool-downs. We also make sure we play a fun friendly match, splitting attendees into teams to put what they learn in training into practice. We provide water and lunch whenever possible for everyone who attends. Our sessions are all year round except for Christmas and New Year’s.

Note: Men’s drop-in sessions will not take place on the final Tuesday of each month due to our monthly Spirit of Merseyside League events.

Men's Drop in Sessions

Men’s drop-in sessions are available every Tuesday & Thursday at the following times.

Tuesday: 10am – 12pm
Thursday: 10am – 12pm

Location:
Powerleague Liverpool
2 Whittle St
L5 2SQ

Women's Drop in Sessions

Women’s drop-in coaching sessions are available every Wednesday at the following time. Contact keith@liverpoolhomelessfootball.com for attendance details. 


Wednesday:
10am – 11am

 

Location:
Powerleague Liverpool
2 Whittle St
L5 2SQ

Drop in Questions Answered

What Happens at a Drop In Session?

The session are 2 hours long, 10am – 12pm. Before the session starts, our coaches will greet the members as they come in, creating a friendly and familiar environment. Once everyone is ready to go we start with a 10-minute warm-up consisting of a few laps of the pitch, stretching along with some dynamic movements to get their body’s ready for activity. We will then move onto a bit simple ball work for a 10 minute period. Everyone will start off playing two-touch passing, progressing into one-touch and a little competitive challenge where we challenge everyone to get the most consecutive passes for a 30 second period, losing team doing a simple forfeit. Depending on numbers we split into two groups and move on to a quick 10-minute rondo….  We will then split into two teams and play a game lasting roughly 1 hour 20 concluding the session with a 10-minute warm down.

Who can join us?

Drop in sessions are aimed at adults from 18-65 who have previously or currently faced some challenges around mental health, homelessness or addiction.

Weekly Football Drop in Sessions Liverpool - A Goalie saving a penalty
Weekly Drop in Football Sessions Liverpool - LHFC Coach Keith Heckinbottom puts a player through their paces.

If I want to play, what Should I Bring?

Suitable footwear to play on 3G Astro, sports clothing to train in as well as a non fizzy drink.

Importance of Drop In Sessions for our Members

Playing football provides comprehensive benefits that extend beyond the field, contributing to physical health, mental well-being, social skills, and personal development. The drop-in sessions provide a safe space for members to engage in physical activity whilst improving their mental health and creating a sense of belonging in the LHFC community.

Food and Refreshments

Where possible we will aim to try and provide some light refreshments for our members.

Contact Information

If anyone is anxious or interested in attending a session and would like more information regarding that, they can contact me here keith@liverpoolhomelessfootballclub.com