Sport
21 August, 2025
Big steps for little Eagles
Contributed by Darren Magin As the soccer season draws to a close, Narangba Eagles Football Club held its final Little Eagles sessions on Saturday, August 16, which included two fun ‘certificates of graduation’ ceremonies.
The club has been running these introductory programs for three- to five-year-old children for more than 12 years. Some fine-tuning over the past four seasons—plus a successful partnership with Sesame Lane Care & Kindergarten since 2023—has established the program as one of the most prominent of its type in the region.
The Sesame Lane Little Eagles Program is held at Narangba’s Harris Avenue fields over an eight-week period and offers simple ball and coordination skills in a relaxed, fun, and family-friendly environment. Each session is run by the affable Coach Chris Reynolds, a high school teacher by day who is a child at heart.
Club President Darren Magin said Chris “somehow manages to get 60 very young children eating out of his hands every Saturday morning.”
“To see how these Little Eagles have developed their ball skills in such a short space of time is testament to Chris’ ability to work and coach with these learners. It’s very rewarding to watch,” he said.
Sesame Lane Care & Kindergarten has committed to extending the partnership into 2026. Darren added that Kerrie Ward and her team at Sesame Lane have been “amazing to work with.”
“On behalf of everyone involved with the club, I thank them. Sesame Lane share our club’s vision in ensuring local children are undertaking physical activities, developing a unique skill set, and making new friends from a young age. I’m thrilled that we can continue this partnership into next year and hopefully beyond,” he said.
The club looks forward to a busy final month of its regular season plus finals. Expect to see another bumper edition of the Narangba Eagles FC Summer 5 A-Side Tournament and its annual Presentation Day for its 850+ U6–U12 players.
