The words of theparents, coaches& schools who backthe Eight.
An unfiltered ledger of reviews from the families, grassroots coaches and schools running our 8-week elite football development programme — built by UEFA academy coaches.
"Honestly didn't expect this much change in 8 weeks"
Leo's never been the most confident on the ball but by week 4 his coach pulled me aside to ask what we'd been doing 😂 He's actually asking to go in the garden to train now instead of being glued to the iPad. Worth every penny.
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Sarah M.
Mum of Leo, age 9 · Manchester
ParentsFeb 2026
"My boy is buzzing every session"
Was a bit sceptical at first if I'm honest — loads of these programmes online are rubbish. This one's the real deal. Sessions are clear, he can do them in the garden, and he's scored 4 goals in the last 3 games. Massive shout to the lads behind it.
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Dave R.
Dad · Leeds
ParentsFeb 2026
"Finally something he sticks to"
He's done a few academies and got bored within weeks. With this he ticks off the sessions himself and shows me clips of him doing the drills. Confidence is through the roof. Thank you 🙏
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Priya K.
Mum · Birmingham
ParentsJan 2026
"It is something I would be interested in 👌"
We're an U7s team going up to U8 and a few of the parents have done the programme with their lads at home. Already seeing a difference in confidence on the ball. Looking at getting the full team on the next pilot.
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Tony Rowley
Dad of an U7s player · Liverpool
ParentsJan 2026
"Both my boys love it"
Had to get two subscriptions because they kept fighting over whose turn it was 😅 Only knocked a star off because the app could be a bit smoother but content-wise it's brilliant. Coaches clearly know their stuff.
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Hannah W.
Mum of twins · Bristol
ParentsDec 2025
"Best £ I've spent on his football"
Tried 1-2-1 coaching, group academies, the lot. This has done more in 8 weeks than 6 months of paying for private sessions. He's sharper, braver in 1v1s and his first touch is night and day.
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Mark E.
Dad · Newcastle
CoachesMar 2026
"Slotted straight into our weekly plan"
Ran the pre-season pilot with my squad and the structure is spot on. Sessions are short, intense and you can actually see the kids applying it on a Sunday. Decision making in tight areas has come on loads.
CJ
Coach Jamie
U10s Head Coach · Sheffield FC Juniors
CoachesFeb 2026
"Parents are coming up to me asking what we changed"
Honestly mate, three weeks in and the lads are taking players on like they actually believe they can. That's the bit you can't teach in a 1 hour Tuesday session. This fills that gap brilliantly.
CM
Coach Mick
Grassroots U8s · Essex
CoachesFeb 2026
"Proper UEFA-standard stuff"
I've coached at academy level for 12 years and the session design is right up there. It's not flashy YouTube nonsense, it's progression based and the players get measurably better. Recommend to every parent who asks.
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Coach Ade
Academy Skills Coach · London
CoachesJan 2026
"Genuinely changed our pre-season"
We used the 8-week as our summer block. Showed up to the first friendly and the gaffer of the other team asked if we'd signed new players 😂 Same kids, just sharper. Buying in again next season.
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Coach Lewis
U12s Manager · Cardiff
CoachesDec 2025
"The girls love the challenges"
Used the 1v1 dominance week with my girls and they were begging me to do it again the week after. Confidence on the ball is up across the board. Great for grassroots, doesn't need fancy kit.
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Coach Steph
Girls U9s · Glasgow
SchoolsMar 2026
"Brilliant tool for our PE department"
We've rolled the programme into our KS2 football enrichment club. Sessions are easy to follow even for non-specialist staff, and the kids genuinely look forward to Thursdays now. Attendance has doubled.
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Mr. Patel
PE Lead · St. Helen's Primary, Bolton
SchoolsFeb 2026
"Finally a programme that respects the kids"
Not patronising, not dumbed down. Our Year 7 and 8 boys ran the full 8 weeks and the development is obvious. School team had its best season in years. Going to expand to the girls' squad in the new term.
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Ms. Okafor
Head of Sport · Northgate Academy
SchoolsJan 2026
"Plug and play for time-poor teachers"
Honestly a godsend. I coach the school team alongside teaching and planning sessions used to eat my Sundays. Now I just follow the week's plan. Parents have noticed the difference too.
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Mr. Thompson
Deputy Head & Football Coach · Oakwood Junior School
SchoolsDec 2025
"Great content, kids are hooked"
Took a punt on the pilot and really pleased we did. The kids talk about it in the corridors. Would love a teacher dashboard down the line but the actual programme is excellent.
MR
Ms. Riley
PE Coordinator · Greenfield Primary, Hull
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