Samba Sharks

An exciting recent development within Samba Soccer Schools is the growth and progression of our very own expansion teams, the Samba Sharks.

At Samba Soccer Schools, we have recently created two expansion teams providing an opportunity for the school's most talented players to compete with established football academies. This includes entering summer football tournaments nationally and internationally, with opportunities of being scouted by national league teams.

At present, Samba Soccer Schools have created two Samba Sharks Teams, Leamington (Under 14's) and Coventry (Under 16's).

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Jordan McGarry, Age 14

"I think that the soccer schools are perfect to enhance your skills and are run expertly and professionally."

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Trudy Offer

"How wonderful to see so many children and teens benefit from Samba Soccer Schools; what can be described as 'positive attitude sports training'

Skills passed on not only practically about the Football itself but the ways you have to look after your mind , body and soul, with respect for yourself and others.

How you behave through to your diet and how to improve it and it therefore helping you. Great approach, great energy. May SSS go on and on."

Trudy Offer, Mayor of Warwick 2011-2012

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Hossein Khorrami, age 15

"I think that Samba Soccer Schools is a very good football school for young kids who are trying to improve their skills and hopefully become a very big footballer one day."

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Adam McSheffery, Age 12

"Sometimes I found the soccer school challenging, but I really liked to learn so I am looking forward to go to the next one."

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Mesech Jenks, Age 15

"Samba Soccer Schools is really good. It has helped me improve my footwork, dribbling and ball control."

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Dave Shilton

"Samba Soccer Schools is worth all of the support that we can offer. I have seen the schools in action so know first hand just how dedicated all concerned are and for the right reasons. This is a wonderful opportunity being offered to the young people of Kenilworth & Warwick District."

Dave Shilton, Mayor of Kenilworth

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Jacob Mullins, Age 6

"I personally thought that Samba Soccer Schools helped me develop as a player and taught me how to play better in a team. The coaches were very good. Coach Nilio is such an easy going guy - if you got stuck in training or stuck learning how to do a trick he would help you by making the steps very simple. He was also a great laugh."

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Robert Bowen, Age 14

"Samba Soccer Schools is a great way for players to expand on their skills and technique, also it helps when you have a coach as helpful and informative as Coach Nilio. I'd recommend it to anyone who wants to progress as a footballer."

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Rosalind Bannister

"Sam really enjoyed attending Samba Soccer School last Summer and learnt lots of new skills, he made some new friends and really looked forward to Saturday Mornings. Nilio is an excellent mentor to the children who attend, helps to boost their confidence and skills. I have recommended Samba Soccer Schools to my friends as I feel that Sam gained a lot from last year."

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Sanjeev Bagga, Age 16

"The schools are really good because they help you learn new skills and tricks, the brazilian way, with samba music. Also it is good because it gives us something to be apart of."

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Sam Gunter, Age 5

"I thought that the Summer Samba Soccer School was brilliant & enjoyed the music which was played and have told my friends at school about last Summer 2011."

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Aaron Opoku, Age 15

"Samba Soccer School has helped me develop as a player and a person, and most of all is fun and enjoyable."

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Ryan Richards, Age 12

"Samba Soccer Schools helped me on and off the pitch. I learnt new things about football and I also learnt how to be confident in my own ability as a footballer and as a person which was something the coaches taught me."

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Conor Hillier, Age 6

"I loved it. I love the Brazilian style. Thats how I like to play so Samba Soccer was perfect for me. Can't wait to go to the next one!"

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Charlotte McCosker

"Our son Sam attended the Samba Soccer School and he absolutely loved it.. Normally he is apprehensive about going somewhere where he doesn't know any other kids. The school is so friendly and so well organised that his apprehension disappeared after one session. He had fun, made friends and improved his football skills. We would recommend Samba Soccer School to everyone who has a child with an interest in soccer or who merely just wants to have some fun."

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Elliot Godley, Age 15

"I think that Samba Soccer Schools if a great place to develop your touch, technique and Brazilian-like flair."

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Sam Green, Age 16

"Samba Soccer School is great fun. My skill level increased on a weekly basis. I also found it to be a great confidence booster. The schools were so enjoyable that when I was too old for the course I volunteered to assist with the coaching for a few months. Jump in!!!"

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Daniel Hearing, Age 7

"Samba Soccer Schools taught me how to play with flair. The sessions were lively and always so much fun with the samba music."

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Kashmira Heer

"Coach Nilio's natural ability to communicate effectively with children of all ages and his coaching team has inspired children to become conscious and confident in their own abilities. Amongst many other qualities, Coach Nilio's ability to inspire and lead has allowed children from different backgrounds to practice and perfect skills and game play without fear."

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Marcos Campos

"Samba Soccer has an unique approach of delivering a high quality football training for young people. The combination of skills and technique training with samba music in the background make it fun and inspire young people to play like the great Brazilian footballers."

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Callum Barnett, Age 14

"The Samba Soccer course was really enjoyable. I enjoyed learning about the different Brazilian tricks. The samba music helped me learn the skills as it was really fun."

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Harpal Jandu, Age 14

"Samba Soccer Schools gave me a broader image of what football is really like, I would definitely participate again in the future."

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Sunil Patel, Age 15

"Samba Soccer Schools changed my life. It gave me the hope of becoming a professional footballer and the opportunity of getting noticed. I put more and more effort in every time I play. I would like to thank Coach Nilio and everyone else who works at Samba Soccer Schools."

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Alan Wilkinson

"I had the pleasure, along with other Councillors, of attending Leamington's Samba Soccer School. The programme had attracted some forty children from one of the most challenging areas in south Warwickshire. It was wonderful to see their confidence and self-assurance, never mind their dazzling football skills.

It is good to be reminded that "every child matters" and that there are people like Nilio who are willing to put in time and effort to turn around young people's lives, such that they are then given a fair chance to fulfil their potential.

I salute Coach Nilio and wish him every success. He is a remarkable young man."

Alan Wilkinson, Mayor of Royal Leamington Spa

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Nathan Cadbry, Age 14

"I think that Samba Soccer Schools was a great idea, and gave players like myself a chance to play at a higher level."

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Joshua Dunn, Age 13

"Samba Soccer Schools inspired me to work hard if I ever wanted to become successful. I love the vision and drive. I feel great every time I put on a Samba Soccer shirt."

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