Parent Reviews – 5 Star Rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Steve Kingcome
May 2026
As a parent, I had no idea where to turn for high-quality coaching for my son or how to access opportunities that others seemed to be getting. As parents, it’s a minefield with different academies and “elite centres” promising various things at a price.
Chris from PERFORM Football took my 8-year-old son into his development sessions. The progress was incredible. This led to him playing for PERFORM Football against a Premier League elite centre and ultimately being noticed.
Chris guided us through the process with excellent feedback and clear progression planning, which has now resulted in my son being selected for the elite centre he once played against.
Chris has delivered on absolutely everything he said he would. His coaching has been first class and he has provided my son with opportunities beyond what we could have expected. It was then down to my son to take them — which he did — but only because of how well prepared he was.
If you’re unsure where to turn as a parent and have a child showing promise in football, I cannot recommend Chris and PERFORM Football highly enough.
2 months ago
Chris runs perform football training where my 10 year old son has been attending for about a year.Just for background my son attends Brighton Adv centre and another elite training centre in Sussex. Without question I would recommend Chris as either a group coach or 1/1 sessions. Highly technical coach yet seems to make the sessions fun for those attending.
a month ago
My daughter at the tail end of last year with a couple of her old teammates had a couple of training sessions with Chris. She thoroughly enjoyed the training sessions and they were a big help to her and her game, as a striker. The improvement in her performance and individual play development has been much improved. Chris’s knowledge, coaching ability, and attention to detail are outstanding and second to none. I highly recommend Chris. 👍👏
a month ago
Chris is an excellent coach who is attentive to all the children and takes the time to ensure they truly understand the game at a deeper level. He creates a positive and supportive environment where kids can grow in both skill and confidence. Our son has learned so much and genuinely looks forward to every session. We highly recommend Chris to any family looking for a coach who is knowledgeable, encouraging, and dedicated to helping kids improve.
2 months ago
My son (U8s) absolutely loves training at Perform Football. Chris is an incredibly dedicated coach whose passion for the game really shines through in his sessions. He doesn’t just run drills; he truly works with the boys to improve their skills and help them grow as a player. My son is always happy to be there and is making great progress. Highly recommend Chris to any parent looking for top-tier coaching!
My 9 year old joined a Perform football group a year ago and the results have been fantastic. He is at development level and struggled with some of the basics of the game. Chris’ knowledge and expertise have helped bring him along to a whole new level. My son has enjoyed every class and can’t wait to get to the next one. He’s made some great friends and is really benefiting from the expert level of coaching received. Chris can cater for all ability levels with the way he structures his sessions with the help of other elite level coaches. (Not me, I just help pick the cones up 😂) I have seen very good players between the age of 7 and 11 come to sessions and improve so much they have been invited to professional level academy pathways with Chris’ help and guidance. Can’t recommend enough.
My son has been training with Chris at Perform for around 6 months, along with a number of his team mates from his Sussex Sunday league team. The boys have individually and collectively developed brilliantly , thanks to the Perfom sessions. Chris is highly qualified but passes on effective messaging with short, simple phrases that is easy for 11/12 year olds to take on board and put into practice. My son is really enjoying the sessions and seeing the benefits as he shows great signs of improvement thanks to Chris and Perform. Highly recommended for any young players looking to develop in a positive environment.
2 Months ago
Chris initially volunteered to run a session for our Under 12s, and his level of detail and engagement immediately stood out. We therefore hired him to deliver a 38-week coaching programme. The improvement in both team performance and individual player development has been clear. His knowledge, coaching ability, and attention to detail are outstanding. I highly recommend Chris — there is no local coaching that compares.
2 months ago
Chris is a great coach who is focused on player development and growth. My son has attended group sessions, holiday camps and 1on1 coaching and thoroughly enjoys all of it and generally feels like the time with Chris is helping make him a better and more rounded player which I think says it all!
2 months ago
My son very proudly plays for Cuckfield Cosmos, his coach there suggested extra training with Chris so we gave it a try.
Chris (and his team) have such an in depth knowledge of the game and it has 100% improved Charlie’s game. His overall awareness of the game, positioning, marking and ball placement has really improved.
Charlie has autism and football is his passion. He reads the game like chess and that is where Chris’s knowledge clicks with Charlie as it’s very strategic and structured.
The group feels very elite, the drills are high level and for kids that have real passion and dedication for the game, I honestly don’t think anywhere else can offer such high level coaching.
2 months ago
The level of coaching from Chris at Perform is in a different class to what other academy’s are teaching. Players are taught the finer details and movements as a team not just as an individual player. All players have fun while learning which improves development quicker.
a month ago
Chris goes above and beyond to help the kids grow in both confidence and skill level. A huge amount of thought and care goes into the development of these players and Chris is always open and happy to talk with both the kids and the parents about their development and specific pathways they can take to further their footballing careers.
2 months ago
My son absolutely loves training with Chris. Hes trained with him since he was very young. Chris takes time to get to know every child and always provides feedback to the parents. Thankyou for everything you do!
Edited a month ago
Chris is so passionate and genuinely cares about the boys individually and trying to get them to be the best they can be. My son adores it. Thank you for your energy and enthusiasm Chris.
2 months ago
I asked my son to write a review as he attends the sessions, and he says:
“Chris at Perform football is an amazing coach. He gives clear instructions that really help with my ball control, and my football has improved a lot over the last two years. I love the holiday camps, and on Monday evenings I always learn something new and get better every week”
Thanks Chris!!
2 months ago
My 10-year old has been training with Chris for a year and really loves it. It’s been great for his confidence and skills develpomemt. Highly recommend.
2 months ag
Great experience and coaching for the kids at a top level facility at The Arc.
Chris has the experience and insight to coach the kids into being better footballers.
Thanks