What to expect at a Sportball class

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What to expect at a Sportball class

01/08/2026

Looking for a weekly indoor activity that will keep your little ones active and burning off excess energy during the long winter months (we get it, we’re parents too!)? At Sportball, our parent-approved sports programs do just that, along with building key physical, cognitive and social skills at each age and stage of your child’s development. 

Read on to learn more about what you can expect from Sportball as we take you behind the scenes of a typical multi-sport class.

Arrival & Sign-In: Welcoming Our Sportballers

Parents can expect a warm, personal welcome where every child is greeted by name and supported from the moment they arrive. Coaches prepare early, set up equipment, and create a safe, friendly space that helps kids feel comfortable and ready to play.

Warm-Up Time: Getting Bodies Moving

Warm-ups are playful, structured games that teach kids how to move their bodies safely and confidently.

Every class starts with a warm-up that’s equal parts fun and functional. For our youngest groups, games like Jack in the Box teach kids to squat, jump, and move through space—skills that form the foundation for every future sport. But warm-ups aren’t just about stretching muscles—they also help children learn structure and routine. When kids know what comes next, they’re more confident and ready to try new things. Games like Popcorn are perfect icebreakers, they let kids move, laugh, and succeed both on their own and alongside others.

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Skill Practice: Learning Through Play

Each class focuses on a core sport skill, taught through stories, movement, and imagination. Coaches break skills into easy steps so kids can explore, practice, and celebrate success – building physical literacy, progression, and confidence one drill at a time.

Each activity builds what experts call physical literacy: the ability and confidence to move in different ways across different sports. Skills from one sport often carry over into others, making children more well-rounded athletes.

Our coaches break movements down into simple, age-appropriate steps, using stories and games to keep learning fun and meaningful. Rocket ship football? You’ll have to get your “rocket ship” (a football) to the “rocket ship shop” (a hoop) to be repaired. Kids are practicing their touchdowns without even knowing it! 

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Wrap-Up & Dismissal: Ending on a High Note

Before we know it, class time is over! We bring families together for a quick review of the day’s skills, a reminder of what we’ll be learning next time, and of course—our famous Sportball cheer and high fives all around. We make sure each child leaves with a smile (and often a sticker).

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Ready to kick-start your kiddos healthy active winter? 

If you are looking for a program that serves up developmentally appropriate sports for kids with an emphasis on FUN, Sportball is the perfect fit! Sportball winter programs kick off this weekend (!!) and it’s not too late to check out programs in your area to secure a spot. 

Is your future little athlete not quite 16-months yet? Sportball offers programs all year long and typically posts our classes well in advance of a season. If you’re keen to secure a spot in our  spring and/or summer programs, you can do so today at a special price. But don’t delay, our parent & child classes for kids under 3 years are typically the first to fill up. We can’t wait to see you in class soon! 

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