C of E - Testimonials

"We all think the Centre of Excellence is extremely well run & the coaches all do an excellent job. The staff mix well with the girls & have earned their respect. From our daughters point of view they have certainly improved her all round skills, fitness & teamwork". Steve Magson, U16 parent.

Simon Friskney U12 parent

"My daughter Alex loves it at Middlesbrough and has done so since she first got in last year. She likes all the the coaches she has worked with, and as far as I can tell tries to put what she has been taught into practice. I think above all she enjoys playing with her new mates and tries hard.

From my point of view I think the Centre and how its run is awesome.
The coaches are receptive to questions and queries from parents and show a genuine interest in the girls development. Alex has had confidence problems in the past ( I suppose it happens to many kids) and was dealt with quickly. I am truly impressed with how she has come along in a little over a year, and credit is due to you (director) and the staff for the hard work that is put in. Although she hasnt needed them yet (touch wood), the physios have also helped a number of the girls."

This is my daughter’s first year at the Centre of Excellence and she is loving every minute of it.  Most of all she has enjoyed the excellent coaching sessions that have been delivered by the staff and also the opportunity to play with the other girls who have been very supportive to her.  Keeley can not wait for training and match days to come around.

As a parent who is involved in running a club team, I have been very impressed by the professionalism of the set up and the standard of coaching from the staff.  The coaches are very honest, helpful but most of all know how to get the best out of the girls.  In the short period of time my daughter has been here the improvement in her play and technique has been amazing, it has also increased her confidence in what she is trying to do and achieve.  I am very grateful she has been given the opportunity to learn from the excellent coaches at the centre of excellence; especially Jo Bullen who I think has done a great job with them.

"As the first half of the season comes to a close I feel that the under 12s have had a fantastic season so far. The team morale and improvement amongst the girls is really the best I have seen it. This in my view is down to Jo Bullen their coach. Her enthusiasm and efforts are second to none and she has achieved this more or less single handedly with only some of last years girls and James helping out every now and then. The girls who help out left the c of e last year and have shown great resolve in helping the younger girls and act as a second pair of eyes in training so well done and thank you to them also. I hope that the girls' morale stays at the same level for the rest of the season. Well done to everyone!" Anna Brannigan, U12 parent.