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Girls Only Football Sessions at the Football Fun Factory
At the Football Fun Factory, our mission is to make football fun and accessible for every child. While our mixed sessions are open to everyone,
September 16, 2025
For too long, many young girls have missed out on the opportunity to experience the joy of football. So, in the lead-up to International Women’s Day, it’s the perfect time to highlight the importance of increasing girls’ participation in the game.
At the Football Fun Factory, female participation is something we are constantly seeking to increase. We’re proud to break down barriers and create opportunities for young girls to fall in love with the beautiful game. But why is this so important? And how are our franchisees helping to make football more inclusive for all?
Many of our female and male franchisees are dedicated to increasing opportunities for girls in football, and run All-Girls FF&D sessions. Find your nearest session to get your girl involved.
But we know there’s always more to be done, which is why we are proud to partner with Her Game Too and also support the ‘Made for This Game‘ campaign, with our franchisees helping out at the Biggest Ever Football Session (previously synonymous with Let Girls Play) on Friday 7 March. Taking place at schools across the country, this day will celebrate girls’ participation in football, supporting the push to make football more accessible to young girls across the UK.
And when it comes to inspiring the next generation, we have some incredible female franchisees who are living proof that football is for everyone.
Laura’s football journey started when she joined her school’s boys’ team, later playing for grassroots clubs, Notts County Centre of Excellence, and eventually Notts County Women’s FC. Football was her world, and her biggest supporter was her dad, who drove her across the country for games. After taking a break to raise her two daughters, football found its way back into her life when her eldest wanted to play. Coaching reignited her love for the game, and after discovering the Football Fun Factory, she knew she had found the perfect place to create magical moments for children – just like the ones her dad helped create for her.
“My dad was always my number 1 inspiration to do what I loved to do, he gave me so many amazing memories in my football journey, so now it’s my turn to follow in his footsteps and create magical moments for so many superstars.”
Holly’s football obsession started young, playing in the garden, emulating her hero Freddie Ljungberg, and even sporting a red mohican to match! She trained with England goalkeeper Pauline Cope, played for Gillingham, and later earned a scholarship to play in the U.S. Injuries led her to discover a new passion: coaching. Inspired by her mum, who was also a football coach, Holly pursued her UEFA B License and gained experience coaching across multiple sports. Now, she runs her own Football Fun Factory franchise on the Kent coast, helping to create the childhood football experiences she once dreamed of.
“Some of my earliest football memories are from my Saturday morning goalkeeping sessions with England’s goalkeeper, Pauline Cope. I loved every minute of it, diving around and getting muddy! I was fortunate to be offered a scholarship in America. However, being injury-prone led me to discover a new passion – helping others.”
Nisha has spent over a decade as a sports coach, working in a variety of roles across tennis, physical education, and football. Her journey with the Football Fun Factory began as a parent when she took her daughter to a session at Center Parcs. She fell in love with the ethos, the fun, and the focus on child development, and just four months ago, she launched her own FFF business with her partner. Now, she’s inspiring children in her community, using football as a vehicle for growth, confidence, and fun.
Stefany knows firsthand the joy of playing football – she’s a proud goalkeeper for Coventry City Women & Girls FC. Her passion for the game led her to coaching, supporting grassroots clubs before discovering the Football Fun Factory. The ethos of making football fun, inclusive, and pressure-free resonated deeply with her, and now she’s on a mission to give children in her community the chance to fall in love with the game, just like she did.
“When I found out that the FFF ethos is the same as mine – creating an incredible environment where children can express themselves, play, make friends and have fun – I knew I had to be part of the FFF family and continue the mission to make football fun and inclusive for children in my community!“
These incredible women – and many more across the Football Fun Factory family – are proving to young girls that football is a sport for them. As more girls see female role models leading the way, more will take their first steps onto the pitch.
Could you be a great role model for children in football? Find out more about joining us.
Each time a young girl joins a session, we move one step closer to making football more inclusive, more accessible, and more inspiring.
Find your nearest Football Fun Factory session to get your girl involved.
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