Darnall Education & Sports Academy (DESA) Reviews 46

I had a great time at the women’s padel session. The Desa team were excellent, and the Uno Paddle staff were very welcoming. Thank you for such an enjoyable session; I’d love to see these run every week.

I enjoy the session well was given introduction session. Nice time for meeting up with women group having free cup of tea , would love to come back, if they do discount for disabled and plus one and on universal credit , benefits

I’ve had a really positive experience with DESA, especially when it comes to their sports programmes. The range of activities on offer is impressive, and there’s something for everyone regardless of ability or experience level.
What stood out most to me is how well the sessions are run. The coaches are knowledgeable, encouraging, and genuinely passionate about what they do. They create an environment that’s both fun and structured, which makes it easy to stay motivated and keep improving.

Both of my sons love attending DESA sessions and are well looked after by the coaches. We feel very lucky to have such an organisation on our door step which we can easily access. The fun activities arranged by the brothers take time, effort and ample resources which is immensely appreciated and hope they will be rewarded for it one day.

You can’t be disappointed with DESA! They offer a wide range of activities, mainly football, always delivered to bring a smile to your child’s face. Their approach is very inclusive and well safeguarded. They support children’s behaviour in a professional way and communicate with parents in a very transparent manner. DESA also has access to excellent venues, conveniently located around Darnall.

My boys really enjoyed the summer holiday activities, which ended with an awesome paintball session. It was a great experience with lots of fun! Well done, DESA, and thank you.

My child had great day out he really enjoyed himself. The event was organised and the activity delivered in a professional and fun way. Big thank you to the organisers

My son has been with DESA for a couple of years doing a variety of sports, mainly football. He loves going and has been well looked after by Kamran and Abdul Malik and the team. They organise many activities during holidays which is great for my son. My son has grown in confidence and has made a lot of friends since joing DESA. I would definitely recommend to any parent. Keep the good work up, DESA!

Amazing group of individuals trying their best for our youth and community. Variety of activities to engage different age groups and I like the effort they put in to meet the needs of boys and girls. I hope they keep the good work and I look forward to seeing them flourish more.

My son Zayyan has been attending the DESA Bright Minds SATS booster sessions that Eesaa has been providing over the last couple of months. These sessions have really helped Zayyan alot and Eesaa has been a brilliant tutor, his teaching methods were tailored to each child's individual needs within the group. Eesaa's personable approach to teaching resonated with the children so much that they willingly asked for more sessions! Thank you DESA and Eesaa!

We have been part of DESA since it was formed.It's a great initiative run by individuals who are invested in bringing out the best in our youth. We try and attend when we can and my son Abu-Bakr has always enjoyed partaking in the activities. There are always so many varied sessions that take place which we are lucky to have access too. Carry on the great work

Amazing team and always working hard to provide affordable/ free activities to the community… My kids enjoy being part of DESA… thanks DESA ^_^

My son Ayaan has been attending the Sats sessions over the last 6 week, he has thoroughly enjoyed it an very happy with Eesa, has makes such a good effort with th kids that Ayaan wanted to attend the session, hopefully looking forward to seeing you fr future tuition sessions

DESA has a great team management, their staff is friendly and helpful towards the children that attend. The children always come out with new things which they have learned, from math's, to physical sports. Would recommend DESA to any parent who's kids are at home. They will learn a lot at DESA and they will be socializing with a lot of other children from their age too.

DESA provides many opportunities for the youth such as sporting activities etc, allowing for them to excel and build relationships with fellow children of the community.

DESA has been such an amazing organisation; organising events for all children to participate in and enjoy regardless of background.

My boys love attending the free rugby sessions on a Friday evening and also the ice skating sessions provided at a reduced price! They were so excited to attend the boxing World boxing championships; if it wasn't for DESA they would never have had the opportunity.

I have been recommending DESA to all of my family and friends and would like to give a heartfelt thanks to the organisers! Thank you!

Dear DESA Team,

We are writing to express our heartfelt gratitude for the wonderful activities you’ve organized for our community. The football, cricket, and ice skating events have been a tremendous success. The excellent services, along with the supportive staff, have made these experiences unforgettable for our children. We eagerly look forward to seeing DESA grow and improve further, continuing to offer such valuable services. Thank you for your unwavering support.

Best regards,

Imtiaz

DESA’s Team are outstanding! Their unique skills with regards to communicating with children who have experience from no experience, motivating them to excel in Sport is amazing! DESA’s commitment, positive attitude , friendly team are a credit and asset to the Academey. Thankyou DESA

The DESA team are really doing a great job. My son always looks forward to his football session on Saturday mornings. The coaches are great. they get the kids motivated. Big shout out to Abdul Malik, his knowledge & coaching skills are exceptional. The rest of the team go above & beyond with all the hard work they put in organising all the activities they provide at affordable prices.
People of all backgrounds are involved, which is great to see in the community, which is what its all about. Keep up the great work DESA. We are really grateful for having you in our community & for everything you do for us.

My son has been going to DESA for over 2 years. He has some learning disabilities and the coaches at DESA look out for his needs, they help and encourage him loads.

My son is so fond of Kamran and the enthusiasm he has towards the children is amazing. Kamran will always go up and beyond for my son and the rest of the children.

They have a really good bunch of coaches at DESA, so proud of this team.

Friendly welcome by many of the key staff. The children love the football, amazing facilities and great community feel. Great to see the diversity of kids in attendance.