Our Coaches

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At Mini Sports Stars, it is vital that all of our coaching team have relevant coaching and safeguarding qualifications to ensure the children are developing in a safe environment. As a minimum, all Mini Sports Stars coaches are: 

  • DBS checked

  • First Aid Qualified 

  • Safeguarding trained 

  • Level 1 Football coaching badge 

Equally as important, all of coaches that represent Mini Sports Stars embed our core values which is why we have successfully built a brilliant community. 

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    Coach Karim

    Favourite part about teaching: Watching the children progress and grow in confidence

    Team: Chelsea

    Favourite player: Frank Lampard

    Fun fact: Can tie his shoelaces with one hand

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    Coach Kyle

    Favourite part about teaching: Seeing the children enjoy themselves and have fun

    Team: Chelsea

    Favourite player: Cole Palmer

    Fun fact: Once did kick-ups for 3 hours straight without dropping the ball

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    Coach Nicholas

    Favourite part about teaching: Seeing players celebrate their goals

    Team: Tottenham Hotspur

    Favourite player: Teddy Sheringham

    Fun fact: Is “Billy the Badger” for Fulham FC on match days

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    Coach George

    Favourite part about teaching: Helping children develop life skills and become better people through football

    Team: Arsenal

    Favourite player: Thierry Henry

    Fun fact: Won a football tournament at the Emirates Stadium

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    Coach Ali

    Favourite part about teaching: Helping every child build confidence and believe in themselves, no matter their ability

    Team: Chelsea

    Favourite player: Didier Drogba

    Fun fact: Scored a goal at Stamford Bridge

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    Coach Daniel

    Favourite part about teaching: Inspiring young players and passing on real match experience

    Team: Manchester United

    Favourite player: Cristiano Ronaldo

    Fun fact: Currently plays semi-professional football for Sevenoaks FC

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    "My son absolutely loves Mini Sports Stars! The coaches are brilliant with the kids—so patient, encouraging, and full of energy. His confidence has grown massively since joining."

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    "The coaches really know how to engage young children. It’s not just football skills—they build teamwork, listening, and confidence. Highly recommend!"

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    “The coaches are fantastic — encouraging, positive, and really care about the kids’ development.”

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    "Such a positive environment! My child has come on so much, both in ability and confidence. The coaches make every child feel special."

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