"He has a better tactical awareness of the game than his friends who don't go to Ministry of Football."

- Josh's dad (Dec 2011)

 

"Oh wow!! What have you done to my daughter!!??? She is totally buzzing about her session and can't wait til next Sunday."

- Kate, Tabitha's mum (Sept 2011)

 

"Christian has got a lot from the sessions. He is learning to play as part of a team and controlling the ball a lot better, thanks to all the coaches help and support."

- Frankie, Christian's mum (July 2011)

 

"Jake has really enjoyed picking up new footballing skills to make him a better player."

- Jacob's dad (July 2011)

 

"MoF has brought Chloe out of her shell. The programme energises her and she has enjoyed the high-octane environment. Sunday evening is the perfect end - or beginning - of her week!."

- Chloe's parents (March 2011)

 

"Christian loves the small 2 on 2 matches, and anything where he can try to score a goal. He loves the sessions and cannot wait till the next session."

- Christian's mum (March 2011)

 

"Can I just say that I think the admin behind your classes is the best I've come across."

- Rebecca Eve's mum (March 2011)

 

"Sebastian clearly is very much into the music used at the Ministry and likes to dance along, which appears to be helping his sense of rhythm."

- Sebastian's mum (March 2011)

 

"Jade was a shy introverted little girl who loved to kick a ball around. Since she started at MoF she has gained skills and become an outgoing confident girl."

- Jade's mum (Dec 2010)

 

"The trainers (coaches!) and players are great. The atmosphere with the music is really inviting. Love it."

- Spike's dad (Dec 2010)

 

"An opportunity to run around indoors and learn skills at the same time. It is also improving their confidence at school."

- Joel and Daniel's parents (Dec 2010)

 

"He is much more confident and therefore more adventurous with the ball."

- Ron Everett, Tom's dad (July 2010)

 

"Ministry of Football has encouraged my son to get involved, not just run around watching. Ultimately he is having a lot of fun, learning great techniques, and each week his confidence improves."

- Amy Gowan, Raphael's mum (March 2010)

 

"Felix has become much more confident. He especially likes the way that the sessions are not dominated by one or two more advanced players. It has helped him re-awaken his enthusiasm for football."

- Beth Shand, Felix's mum (Dec 2007)

 

"Sending my son along to the sessions run by Mark Carter and his coaching staff was the best football decision we ever made. Mark has been responsible for my son's development in football that has seen him represent his region at youth level. He combined an excellent mix of fun activities to develop skills, fitness and agility all in a positive learning environment. Overall, he has a great rapport with the kids he is involved with and the results are very positive"

- Ian Moody, Josh's dad, from the early days in 2007

 

"I like going to football on Sundays. It's great. I like learning new skills - passing better, dribbling, shooting. And it's great fun."

- Rishul Karia, aged 7 (April 2008)

 

"I have seen my girls show off their hidden talents, and they have shown great courage in playing with boys and being able to hold their own when playing in the football game itself. I have seen two quiet girls off the pitch change to two girls with confidence and skills."

- Mrs Henderson, Mother of Whitney and Shannon (July 2009)

 

"It's exciting and you can express yourself with skills and the music is great!"

- Brandon Rooks, aged 8 (Dec 2009)

 

"An alternative ministry has arrived in Muswell Hill, preaching the word of all things rhythmic and spherical. The programme gives young players the freedom to develop their own weekly sessions, with guidance from coaches."

- Ham and High newspaper, January 2008

 

"Ministry of Football has given Matthew better confidence to show his skills and abilities on the pitch. It has allowed him to produce without pressure."

- Mark Hutchison, Matthew's dad (July 2008)

"Playing in small teams has helped him use his skills more and work more as a team."

- Theo's dad (Dec 2011)

 

"Both Evan & Dexter's football abilities have advanced massively since joining MoF. Evan particularly has begun to take a real interest in watching football and is beginning to understand the different skills needed when playing as part of a team."

- Steve, E&D's dad (Dec 2011)

 

"Finlay has been able to grasp and master specific football skills and techniques that I thought were far beyond his age-range. He is very pleased that he has been able to prove me wrong!"

- Finlay's dad (July 2011)

 

"Apollo is now able to tackle and is not afraid to join in now. Thank you"

- Apollo's parents (July 2011)

 

"Constant and dynamic training with very little wasted time. Well thought-out and prepared coaching."

- Ben's dad (March 2011)

 

"Every day he asks if it's football day, and we are so happy for that."

- Gabriel's parents (March 2011)

 

"The skills he learns go beyond simple passing and controlling the ball - there is more theory, but it is theory that is easily understandable. There are small-sided games so he touches the ball a lot."

- Josh's dad (March 2011)

 

"You are such a beacon of light in the murky world of children's football."

- Honor and Milo's mum (March 2011)

 

""It was a brilliant birthday party! We were particularly impressed with how you engaged and controlled the children without ever raising your voice."

- Charlotte, Ben's mum (Jan 2011)

 

"Sam is excited about coming to his football class. He hadn't done any football before and is learning new ball control skills and most importantly enthusiasm for the great game."

 

- Emily and Paul, Sam's parents (Dec 2010)

 

"MoF had helped my son in the limited time he's been attending to develop a better understanding of teamwork and active listening."

- David Buckland, Sam's dad (Dec 2010)

 

"Samuel was becoming disinterested in football and now he loves it."

- Adam Bass, Sam's dad (July 2010)

 

"The atmosphere at MoF is the key. It's an inclusive experience - all the players develop confidence."

- Gordon Ronald, Harry's dad (March 2010)

 

"Zac has definitely improved and enjoys trying tricks, his touch and general ability are much better. Overall, I think it's been very positive and the best football programme Zac has been to"

 - Tarik, Zac's dad (July 2008)

 

"Ministry of Football heralds a new way."

- Muswell Hill Journal, February 2008

 

"Danny had a serious illnness / injury that meant he wasn't fit for several months. The sessions at MOF were integral in his 'come back'; recovery of touch, fitness, and confidence."

- David Smith, Danny's dad (Dec 2009)

 

"Theresa remembers the activities used to teach skills and the enthusiastic attitude of the coaches which really made it an enjoyable experience for her. Her self-confidence and self-esteem grew consistently as she learned new techniques that she was able to use during games. Life skills such as reliability and commitment were another benefit. There is no doubt that the genuine interest and input of quality coaching in Theresa’s early football-playing years have made an enormous difference to the way she plays and thinks about the game today. She was taken seriously as a young, determined player, and she has since developed in to a seriously determined player who has stated her committed intention to play for her country one day."

- Alan Carbines, Theresa's dad (Dec 2007)

 

"Harry came in for the last 3 sessions of the term and really enjoyed it and was helped to settle in quickly. The level of coaching is superb and the atmosphere is very inclusive and the use of music really helps the boys with their football. Just wished we had come accross MOF much earlier!!"

-  Harry's dad (Jan 2010)

 

"The Ministry of Football programme is one of very few sports development programmes that truly allow children to experiment with their own ideas. The success of the programme - in terms of producing boys and girls who can play great football - is largely because of this non-prescriptive approach to teaching and learning."

- Marcus Tattersall, Senior Co-ordinator, Willington School, Wimbledon (Oct 2009)

 

"Now Benjamin can do drag backs - he didn't even know what they were before!"

- Benjamin McCarthy's dad (Dec 2009)