Why ClassForKids is the Best Football Club Management Software for Kids’ Clubs and Academies

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On the pitch, you get to see the kids grow in skill and confidence and celebrate their wins, which is great. But you know what’s not so great? When you end up spending more time off the pitch wrestling with registration forms, chasing late payments, taking cash to the bank, or trying to make clunky software do what it promised to.

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And it’s not just you.

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A recent poll of 500 small and medium-sized businesses* found that the average business owner needs an extra 4 hours a day just to keep up with admin. And nearly half of them regularly take work home just to stay on top of it all.

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But the good news is there’s a way out.

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Over the past 10+ years, we’ve supported more than 4,500 children’s activity clubs, including hundreds of football clubs and academies, helping them save 15+ hours a week on admin. With industry-specific features, reliable support, and ISO-certified security you and your customers can trust, ClassForKids is the best football club management software for kids’ football academies.

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Here’s why.

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What Makes ClassForKids the Best Football Club Management Software for Kids’ Clubs

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It’s so easy to get started and use, even if you’re not techy.

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Who amongst us hasn’t been let down by software that promised to simplify things but only made them harder? You just want to automate bookings, payments, and admin other tasks. But instead, you get stuck navigating shiny extras that add no real value.

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None of that with ClassForKids. Even if tech isn’t your thing, we’ll make sure everything feels simple and stress-free.

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With ClassForKids, you can:

• Enjoy a free personalised onboarding service and feel confident from day one
• Set up terms or camps in minutes and start taking bookings even before kids show up to class
• Choose between termly pricing or recurring monthly subscriptions with just a few clicks
• Collect emergency contacts, medical notes, and photo consent all in one place

And if you ever need a hand, our award-winning support team is just a message away. Because the best football club management software should come with the best support too.

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Booking and paying is so easy, parents barely notice they’ve done its

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I don’t know about you, but I’ll definitely skip a football academy that doesn’t offer online booking. No one has time to ring around or wait for email replies just to check availability. And it’s not just a personal preference.

According to a recent Uswitch survey, a quarter of 18 to 34-year-olds say they never pick up phone calls.** If that doesn’t convince you to move away from bookings over the phone, here’s something else to consider.

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With the best football club management software for children’s clubs and academies, parents only need 3 clicks to book and pay. And yes, that software is ClassForKids.

Parents can:

• View your schedule, class availability, pricing, and any notes in one place
• Book in 3 clicks and pay instantly or choose flexible subscription options
• Get automatic booking confirmations and invoices
• See your cancellation and refund policy before they commit

We’ll even list your sessions for free on our Discovery Site, where thousands of parents search for classes every week.

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You get predictable revenue and your customers get flexibility.

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You probably already know you hate chasing late payments. But did you know that 56% of payment chasing happens outside working hours, eating into your personal downtime? That’s what Intuit QuickBooks found in their research with UK small and medium-sized businesses.***

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And you know what we’ve found? A way to give you predictable revenue and your customers the kind of flexibility they’ll love.

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As the best football club management software for kids’ academies, we couldn’t overlook late payments. That’s why we make it easy to set up monthly subscriptions, upfront payments, and multiple payment methods in just a few clicks.

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You get:

• Regular, predictable income without the stress of late payments
• Higher commitment and fewer drop-outs
• Stability that makes planning and growing your academy so much easier

Your customers get:

• The option to spread the cost over 12 months instead of paying for the full term upfront
• Flexible payment methods, from childcare vouchers to secure online transactions
• The convenience of hassle-free payments processed automatically  

Everyone wins – except late payments. They definitely lose.

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You can finally convert more trials into long-term customers.

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Trials (aka taster sessions) are a great way to get new players through the door and let them experience what your football academy has to offer. But if you want those trial participants to stick around, you need the right follow-up tools, and that’s exactly what you get with ClassForKids.

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With our built-in trials feature, you can:

• Set up free or paid trials in seconds and control how many can be booked per child
• Follow up after the trial with quick messages that feel personal, not pushy
• Track which classes convert best and make smarter decisions moving forward

Are you looking for tips on how to run successful taster sessions and turn interest into bookings? [.blue__text]Check out our guide here[.blue__text].

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More than just software, with real support to help you grow.

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Maybe you’ve got one venue now, but big plans for more. Maybe even a franchise one day. Many software platforms will start charging you more the moment you grow, with more venues and more coaches meaning more cost.

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Not with ClassForKids.

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With us, you get the tools and the support to grow without penalties:

• Add as many venues, coaches, and customers as you like
• If you franchise, your franchisees get the same seamless experience
• You keep oversight of the whole franchise and maintain consistency

And we don’t just support your growth, we actively help you achieve it. You’ll also get:

• The chance to win a business makeover worth £10K
• Access to industry events, workshops, and partnerships  
• Unlimited access to ClassForKids Academy and practical business resources
• A community of football academy owners, coaches, and industry experts

We’re here to help you grow and give you the tools to handle that growth with confidence.

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ClassForKids supports safeguarding and keeps your coaches informed.

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When parents hand over their children to your academy, they’re trusting you with their wellbeing. And that trust is something we take seriously.

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As the best football club management software, ClassForKids helps you stay compliant, prepared, and professional with features that put safeguarding first.

• We’re ISO-certified and GDPR-compliant, so your data is protected to the highest standard
• Parents enter medical info, emergency contacts, and photo consent at booking
• Registers update automatically with everything your coaches need to know  
• Coaches can access all they need in seconds, but never anything they shouldn’t see
• With easy class capacity management, you can always ensure a safe coach-to-player ratio

With safeguarding tools built in, you’ll have peace of mind knowing you’re meeting your responsibilities and earning the trust of every parent on your books.

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Want to double-check your safeguarding setup? [.orange__text]Check out our safeguarding checklist here[.orange__text].

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Ready to Grow with the Best Football Club Management Software?

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Whether you’re just starting out or managing hundreds of players a week, ClassForKids is the best football club management software for saving time, boosting revenue, and taking your academy to the next level.

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Thousands of club and academy owners trust us with their operations, their reputation, and their vision for the future. Want to see how our software could work for you? Click the button below and watch a 10-minute demo at your own pace.

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