About the Team

Riccall United Under 6s Development Team provides a fun, inclusive and supportive environment where young players can learn the fundamentals of football while building confidence, teamwork and a love for the game. Through engaging training sessions and match experiences, the team focuses on developing skills, encouraging positive attitudes and helping every child progress at their own pace in a safe and enjoyable setting.

Each season, a new Under 6s Development Team is formed as the previous intake progresses into Under 7s football. This pathway ensures that local children have the opportunity to begin their football journey with Riccall United, developing their abilities and enjoyment of the game from their very first kick through to grassroots league football and beyond.

Meet the Coaches

Dan Palmer

I’m Dan, a nurse by background, and football has been part of my life since I was young. I also played roller hockey for Middlesbrough and England, and the England camps and World Championships gave me loads of coaching ideas and fitness drills that I still use today. I got involved with Riccall United when my son started playing at six—mostly because I offered to carry a bag of balls one day, and that was it, I was part of the team. Coaching the Under‑11s and Under‑6s is something I genuinely love. I’m planning to do my referee badge soon and take more coaching courses so I can keep giving the kids the best possible experience