Time focused on her.
Individual sessions give her time to repeat a skill, ask questions and try again. We agree a useful focus and adapt the practice as she learns.
GIRLS’ FOOTBALL COACHING IN SOMERSET
Girls’ football coaching in Somerset — HER GAME.
HER AMBITION.
OUR FOCUS.HER GAME.
HER FUTURE.
Girls’ football coaching for ages 5–18 in Taunton, Bridgwater and Wellington. Focused time on her skills, decisions and confidence, with individual coaching and groups that support her club football.
FREE 30-minute assessment and introduction. Meet the coach, try some football and discuss her next step. No payment or commitment to join.
WHY CHOOSE STAR?
Her football.
Our full attention.
A first touch that creates time. A pass she sees earlier. The confidence to try it in a match.
We get to know what she enjoys, where she needs help and what she wants from football. Then we give her something clear to work on, time to practise it and feedback she can use with her team.
See how we coachProgress you can follow.
Flyers and Prestige include an Individual Development Plan, monthly reports and regular reviews, so you understand what she is working towards and how her priorities change.
Support between sessions.
Player Space brings together coach-assigned practices, personal goals and learning activities. The Parent Portal keeps you connected to her training, progress and coach updates.
Space to be herself.
Beginners and experienced players are welcome. As an Approved Autism Friendly Coaching provider, we discuss communication, sensory needs and practical adjustments with your family.
- 7 years of coaching experienceWomen’s football, youth development and goalkeeper coaching
- Approved Autism Friendly Coaching providerRead about individual support
- Explore the support for yourselfOpen the sample Player Space
ONE TO ONE & GROUP COACHING
Girls’ football
coaching programmes.
Start with One to One Coaching for focused individual support, or explore a group or structured programme for her age and goals.
OUR LEAD SERVICE
One to One Coaching
Focused individual coaching · Ages 11–18Time dedicated to her game. Work on the first touch, passing, finishing, positional play or decisions she wants to improve, with clear feedback and practices adapted to her.
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Group football coaching
STAR Sparks · Ages 5–10 / Development Groups · Ages 11–16Learn with other girls in age-appropriate sessions. Build skills, practise decisions and enjoy working with teammates, whether she is finding her feet or already playing regularly.
Explore group coachingNeed a starting point? Answer a few questions in our programme finder.
Find her coaching programme
Dean ParkinsonFounder & Head Coach
MEET DEAN
A coach who
gets to know her.
I created STAR to give girls more individual attention and a clear focus for their football.
Some players arrive with a clear ambition. Others want more confidence or time to work on a particular skill. I take both seriously. We start by listening, then build the coaching around the player.
My seven years of coaching experience span women’s football, youth football, individual development and goalkeeper coaching. As Head Coach of Staplegrove Ladies, I also understand the decisions players face in a team and on match day.
Talk to DeanHER STARTING POINT MATTERS
Room to learn.
Space to be herself.
Complete beginner or experienced player, she deserves to feel welcome and be taken seriously. We listen to what helps her learn, explain the practices and recognise progress from her own starting point.
How we support individual needs
Approved Autism Friendly
Coaching providerSupport starts with a conversation.
We’re proud of our history of supporting players with autism, ADHD and other neurodivergent conditions. Tell us about communication preferences, sensory needs or anything that helps your daughter feel comfortable.
We’ll discuss the best ways to support her and agree individual arrangements with you.
Talk to us before she startsHER FREE 30-MINUTE ASSESSMENT
Meet us.
Find her starting point.
A chance for your daughter to meet the coach, try football activities suited to her and tell us what matters to her. You can ask questions and find out whether STAR feels right for your family.
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We listen.
Tell us what she enjoys, what she wants to improve and what helps her feel comfortable. Her view matters from the start.
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She has a go.
Simple activities help us understand her skills, movement and decisions. We explain each practice and adapt it to her experience.
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We plan together.
Discuss useful coaching priorities and suitable programmes. There is no payment or commitment to join, and no need to choose a programme beforehand.
To request: create a parent account, complete her player form and submit. We’ll agree a date and venue with you. You can add a separate player login later.
PERSONALISED FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT
One focus.
A plan with purpose.
See how a coaching focus becomes purposeful practice and learning she can use in matches. Follow the stages through an illustrative example of receiving the ball.
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THE STAR METHOD / 1 OF 6
Observe her football.
We observe her technique, movement and decisions, and listen to her experience. Her strengths and the moments she finds difficult give us a starting point.
Her position. Her decisions. Her starting point.ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLE · RECEIVING THE BALL
A first touch keeps taking the ball back towards pressure. We watch when she looks and how she positions her body.
PLAYER SPACE & PARENT PORTAL
Her space.
Your connection.
Her development has a place between sessions, too. Player Space brings together coach-assigned practices, personal goals, football learning and earned badges. Your Parent Portal helps you follow her training, progress and coach updates, so you can support what she is working on.
Sample information. Explore freely without an account.
PLAYER SPACEHer game.
Her journey.
Her journey.
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Her personalised player portal
See her next football session, personalise her player card and choose a look that feels like hers.
Sample information · open Player Space to explore
THE STAR MEMBERS’ PACK
Ready to train.
Proud to belong.
Her own STAR training top, practical training essentials and a few extras to make it hers.
- Official STAR training top
- Branded drawstring bag & water bottle
- Black grip socks & resistance bands
- Hair bands & stickers
- Notebook & two pens
When does she receive it?
- Flyers & Prestige
- On joining
- One to One Coaching
- After five sessions
SUPPORT FOR FOOTBALL PARENTS
Back her.
Every step.
Practical tips on feedback, balance and confidence. Open a guide for ideas you can use together.
01 / COACHING FEEDBACK
Make feedback useful.
A clear next step helps her take learning from a session into her own game.
Read feedback tips
- If an instruction is unclear, encourage her to ask for a demonstration or an example of when to use it.
- Let her try the suggestion in practice or a match, then tell her coach what felt different.
- Ask what she understood and wants to try. Every journey home doesn’t need to become an analysis of mistakes.
A week that works for her.
School, friendships, rest and football all need room in her week.
Read balance tips
- Plan football around school commitments and time to relax.
- Choose home practice that fits her week. Extra work should have a useful focus.
- Tell STAR when she feels overloaded or needs a lighter session so we can discuss the plan together.
Let her set the direction.
Her goals can be ambitious, small or changing. Start by asking what matters to her.
Read confidence tips
- Ask: “What would make football feel good for you this season?” Agree a next step with her.
- Notice when pressure is taking away the enjoyment. Listen before offering solutions.
- If she wants a change or a break, explore what she means and respect her choice. Goals can change.
Explore more support in your account Visit the Parent Portal
BEFORE THE FIRST WHISTLE
Before her
first session.
Planning her first session? Talk to us about her experience, individual needs and anything she feels nervous about.
Ask about STAR football coaching →What ages does STAR coach?
STAR offers girls’ football coaching for ages 5–18. Sparks groups are for ages 5–10 and Development Groups for ages 11–16. Individual options include Flyers for ages 7–10, and Prestige or flexible one-to-one coaching for ages 11–18.
Is STAR suitable for complete beginners?
Yes. We coach girls of all abilities, including complete beginners. We shape the coaching around your daughter’s experience and what helps her learn.
How does STAR support neurodivergent players?
STAR is an Approved Autism Friendly Coaching provider. We discuss your daughter’s needs with you and agree what helps her learn and feel comfortable. Read about individual support.
Where does STAR football coaching take place?
STAR provides girls’ football coaching in Taunton, Bridgwater and Wellington, Somerset. The venue depends on the programme and individual arrangements. Venues are arranged individually for each booking, and we’ll confirm the exact location and availability before her first session. See where we coach.
What should she bring to a STAR football session?
Bring a drink and comfortable sports clothing. We’ll confirm the venue, playing surface, suitable footwear and any session-specific kit requirements before her first coaching session.
What if my daughter feels nervous about coaching?
Tell us what worries her and what helps her settle. We can explain what will happen before she arrives and discuss an introduction that helps her feel comfortable asking questions and trying new skills.
Can I stay and watch?
Ask STAR about arrangements for her session. We’ll confirm where to meet, whether you can stay and the best place to watch at the agreed venue.
Does STAR replace her football club?
No. STAR is an independent development centre offering additional coaching alongside her existing club. The aim is to help her apply what she learns in team training and matches.
How is her football development reviewed?
We set clear coaching priorities, give practical feedback and listen to her experience. Structured individual programmes include an Individual Development Plan (IDP) and regular reviews. Each programme page explains the support included.
BELIEVE. DEVELOP. ACHIEVE.
Her next chapter
starts with her.
Give her time to work on her game, with a coach who listens and a clear next step. Start with a FREE 30-minute assessment and introduction in Taunton, Bridgwater or Wellington.