The children aged about five to 12 worked worked their way through 10 sections working on their dribbling, passing, striking, heading and team play.

Jets: Connect began in the pre-season with sessions at Muswellbrook and Cessnock.

Event coordinator Shaun Fitzgibbon said the program was just in its second year.  

“It’s for the children, meeting their idols – representatives in our community,” he said.

“Children learn best when they’re having fun.”