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James and Ben at Samba Soccer Schools at Westcliff High School for Boys are absolutely fantastic. They are incredibly patient with the children and have a wonderful way of making every child fee... See more
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My son has been attending Samba Soccer for over a year. He absolutely loves the sessions each Sunday morning at Chelsea Academy. Coach Brandon in particular has really helped him improve so much over... See more
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Samba Soccer Schools are an amazing option for starting your kid on football training. They know exactly how to handle modern kids and they learn both skills, but also team play. Their coaches have a... See more
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At Samba Soccer Schools, we’re on a mission to help children grow in confidence, develop their skills, and play with style – the Brazilian way. Designed for kids aged 4–12, our sessions are packed with rhythm, flair, and fun. We combine samba music, a proven technical syllabus, and size 2 weighted footballs to build real ball mastery and confidence from the very first touch. But we’re more than just football. Backed by a national franchise, our passionate coaches create a space where kids grow in skill, discipline, and self-belief – all while having the time of their lives.
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65-69 Shelton Street, WC2H 9HE, London, United Kingdom
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Fantastic and kids friendly defo would…n
Fantastic and kids friendly defo would recommend to starts kids into playing football !!!
July 6, 2025
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Hey Egzon,
Thank you so much for the positive words and overall recommendation of our classes!
We’re so glad to hear that the coaching an engagement has been at a high standard in each and every class.
Thanks again for your kind words and continued support.
All the best,
The SSS Team
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That’s really great to hear – thank you!
I just wanted to say how pleased I am with the Samba Soccer sessions. The training is really well organised, and Coach Raz is doing a brilliant job — he’s professional, encouraging, and great with the kids. My child is enjoying every session and already showing improvement, which makes me really happy.
Thank you for creating such a positive and fun environment!
July 6, 2025
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Hey Marcin,
We're so thrilled to hear that your children have been enjoying the classes with us; that's exactly the kind of experience we aim to create!
We’re so glad to hear that the coaching an engagement has been at a high standard in each and every class.
We will pass on your kind words to Coach Raz!
Thanks again for your kind words and continued support.
All the best,
The SSS Team
Razaq Ockendon good football Coch my…
Razaq Ockendon good football Coch my kids
July 6, 2025
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We're so thrilled to hear that your children have been enjoying the classes with us in Essex. We will pass on your kind words to Coach Raz!
Thanks again for your kind words and continued support.
All the best,
The SSS Team
Professional and friendly atmosphere…
Professional and friendly atmosphere where they know exactly how to engage with kids of all ages. They look after the children individually and address key skills to improve. Hats off to Raz from Samba Soccer in Ockendon for his superb engagement skills and coaching style
July 6, 2025
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Hey Raihan,
We're so thrilled to hear that your child has been enjoying the classes with us in Ockendon; that's exactly the kind of experience we aim to create!
We’re so glad to hear that the coaching an engagement has been at a high standard in each and every class.
We will pass on your kind words to Coach Raz!
Thanks again for your kind words and continued support.
All the best,
The SSS Team
Most exciting football environment in…
Most exciting football environment in London with gifted coaches, a lot of excellent advices and amazing friendships. My son wouldn’t attend any other activities on Saturday morning
June 21, 2025
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Hey Lucette,
We're so thrilled to hear that your son had been looking forward to his Saturdays with us; that's exactly the kind of experience we aim to create!
Our coaches work hard to make each session exciting, supportive, and full of positive energy, so it's really rewarding to know it’s had an impact.
We’re so glad he’s made great friendships too, that’s such an important part of the journey.
Thanks again for your kind words and continued support!
All the best,
The SSS Team
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Auto-renew to a full 12 month contract
Disgusting business practise as I didn't even get a email towards the end of the term to allow sufficient (or any) time to cancel.
So now my son is not attending and I'm forced to carry on paying until October.
Couple this in with coaches that arrive late on a fairly consistent basis and there is no way I could ever recommend them any more.
A fair and reasonable way to work after a long contract has finished is to move to a rolling monthly contract, not another full 12 month contract.
Yes, it's in their terms and conditions but I was never reminded at the time it was coming to an end which is a reasonable request.
June 10, 2025
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Dear Oliver,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. I’m sorry to hear that you’ve had a negative experience with your membership, and I appreciate you sharing your thoughts with us.
We always aim to be as clear and transparent as possible when it comes to how our memberships work. As outlined in our terms, all 12-month plans automatically renew unless we receive at least one month’s notice to cancel prior to the renewal date.
This system is in place to ensure continuity for your child, avoiding any disruption to their learning and progress, and to secure their place in what are often fully booked classes. Auto-renewal is a standard practice across many children’s activities and sports programmes, particularly those with structured, term-based curriculums.
When you initially joined Samba Soccer Schools, your membership was set up over the phone with a member of our team, who fully explained both the auto-renewal terms and the cancellation policy before completing the sign-up. The full terms and conditions were also clearly outlined in the confirmation email you received at the start of your membership. At no point during your time with us did you request to receive a reminder before your renewal date.
You contacted us earlier this month to request a cancellation, and at that point, your membership was already 8 months into a renewed 12-month term. The reason you gave did not fall under the exceptional circumstances outlined in our policy, which meant your membership would typically need to continue until October.
However, after you explained that you were unaware of the renewal, we reviewed your case and offered a goodwill gesture, reducing your remaining membership from four months to two. You accepted this resolution before posting your review, so the suggestion that you were “forced to carry on paying until October” is misleading.
We also want to acknowledge and say thank you for attending classes with us for over 20 months, which we hope reflects that your family valued and enjoyed the experience for a significant period of time.
You also mentioned concerns about punctuality in your review. We're genuinely sorry to hear you experienced this. We always aim to deliver sessions to the highest standard and take feedback like this seriously.
While we wish it had been brought to our attention sooner so we could have addressed it promptly, we will now be looking into this to ensure everything is running as expected at your venue.
We remain committed to supporting our members and doing what we can to be fair and reasonable in our approach. While we respect your decision to leave a public review, we believe it’s also important to reflect the full context of the situation, particularly when a resolution had already been reached in private.
If there's anything further you'd like to discuss, please don’t hesitate to get in touch directly.
Kind regards,
Ben Marcus
Head of Customer Service
Peterborough Team is amazing
Peterborough Team is amazing. My 2 boys absolutely love coming to Samba Soccer. Recommend it ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
June 21, 2025
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Hi Iolanda,
Thank you so much for the kind words! We're so pleased to hear your boys are enjoying their sessions – the Peterborough team will be thrilled. We really appreciate the recommendation! ⚽
Kind regards,
The SSS Team
Wonderful Classes!
Recommending Samba as a best coaching ever. My Son is really doing great with their help! #Samba_Grantham
June 15, 2025
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Reply from Samba Soccer Schools London
Hey Tamanna
Thank you for the lovely review! We're so glad to hear your son is doing so well – the Grantham team will be so pleased to see this. Thanks for the support! ⚽🙌
Kind regards,
The SSS Team
Highly recommended
May 25, 2025
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Hey Chaminda,
Thanks for the 5 star review and recommendation. We really appreciate it!
Kind regards,
The SSS Team
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It was amazing and my son liked very…
It was amazing and my son liked very much.
June 14, 2025
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Reply from Samba Soccer Schools London
Hey Om,
Thanks for the review, we really appreciate it! We're so glad to hear that your son had a good time in our classes.
Kind regards,
The SSS Team
When is large group you need more one to one practice
The coaches and the overall environment
May 11, 2025
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Thank you for the 5 star review! We really appreciate your feedback.
Kind regards,
The SSS Team
Helpful and perfect teams for all and thanks coach
Helpful and perfect teams for all coach
May 18, 2025
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Thank you for the 5 star review! We really appreciate your feedback.
Kind regards,
The SSS Team
It's good for confidence and…
It's good for confidence and development skills, the coaches are all easy going and interact well with the children.
May 3, 2025
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Reply from Samba Soccer Schools London
Hi Chanelle,
Thank you for the 5 star review! We’re really pleased to hear that your child is benefiting from the classes and that our coaches are helping to build both confidence and development skills. Creating a fun, supportive environment is so important to us, so it’s great to know that our team is making a positive impact.
Thanks again for taking the time to share your experience.
Kind regards,
The SSS Team
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Fantastic football coaching
Fantastic football coaching, team respect, spirit and encouragement, as well as helping with skills needed on and off the pitch. Our grandson is not naturally skilled, but Coach Ali always shows encouragement and is great with all the kids
May 11, 2025
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Reply from Samba Soccer Schools London
Hi Nicola,
Thank you so much for your kind words and support.
We’re delighted to hear that your grandson is enjoying his time with us and that Coach Ali has made such a positive impression. It means a lot to know that he feels encouraged and included!
We’ll be sure to pass your lovely feedback on to Coach Ali and the team.
Kind regards,
The SSS Team
Amazing
My son has been making new friends and learning how to play football better.
May 14, 2025
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Hi Jane,
Thank you so much for the 5 star review! We really appreciate your feedback.
Kind regards,
The SSS Team
" My son loves the lessons every…
" My son loves the lessons every Saturday and Ardan in particular, is a credit to the school. The coaches are fantastic. Very supportive of children who need a little extra encouragement. They’re also fun and able to control a group. "
May 14, 2025
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Reply from Samba Soccer Schools London
Hi Georgina,
Thank you for your lovely feedback!
We’re so pleased to hear that your son is enjoying his Saturday lessons—it’s fantastic to know that the coaching team is striking the right balance between fun, encouragement, and structure. A special thank you for your kind words about Ardan—we completely agree that he’s a credit to the school, and we’ll make sure he hears your feedback.
Thanks again for taking the time to share your experience.
Kind regards,
The SSS Team
Samba soccer school
Great football school and great coaches highly recommend
May 11, 2025
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Hi Leornardo,
Thank you so much for the 5 star review! We really appreciate your feedback.
Kind regards,
The SSS Team
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Great atmosphere and training sessions…
Great atmosphere and training sessions are very productive.
May 11, 2025
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Reply from Samba Soccer Schools London
Hi Samir,
Thank you so much for the 5 star review! We really appreciate your feedback.
Kind regards,
The SSS Team
There are improvements on my children…
There are improvements on my children when comes to football
May 11, 2025
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Reply from Samba Soccer Schools London
Hi Olusola,
Thank you so much for the 5 star review! We really appreciate your feedback.
Kind regards,
The SSS Team
Samba soccer review
My three children have been coming to samba soccer for nearly a year and look forward to going every week, they are continually learning new skills that they work on at home outside of training. Not only that, they have learnt the importance of teamwork.
Their coach, Coach T is great with the kids, keeping the kids engaged and focused but still able to have fun with them which they love.
Would definitely recommend
May 10, 2025
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Reply from Samba Soccer Schools London
Hi Sheridean,
Thank you so much for your kind words and continued support.
It’s fantastic to hear that all three of your children are enjoying their sessions and developing both their football skills and teamwork. That balance of learning and fun is exactly what we aim for!
We really appreciate your feedback about Coach T as well—he’s a valued member of the team, and we’ll be sure to pass this on to him.
Thanks again for the recommendation!
Kind regards,
The SSS Team
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