At Star Player, we are dedicated to supporting the growth and development of children and young people, using sport and enrichment as powerful tools to foster both physical and emotional well-being. Our programmes encourage discipline, structure, and healthier lifestyles while also helping young people develop resilience and decision-making skills. By providing positive role models, particularly in communities where this is most needed, we create trusted relationships that allow us to engage deeply with children and generate meaningful insights. These insights enable us to provide schools, local authorities, and partner organisations with detailed feedback and recommendations that contribute to better outcomes for the children in their care.
In addition to 1-1 mentoring and sports sessions delivered both on and off-site, we provide flexible wraparound care services that support working parents and give children a safe, structured start and finish to their school day. Our provision goes beyond traditional childcare by integrating enrichment activities, ensuring children are engaged, supported, and inspired throughout.
Alongside these targeted programmes, our Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) camps combine physical activity with social, emotional, and educational support, ensuring children thrive during the school holidays. We currently work with nurseries, mainstream schools, and Pupil Referral Units (PRUs) across Hounslow,Surrey, and Bournemouth, and are expanding rapidly. Every programme is delivered in close partnership with families, carers, and school staff, ensuring clear goals, shared expectations, and smooth delivery.
Our Founder and CEO. The Best 1-2-1 football Coach in the UK hands down, and he backs it up with every session he does. His passion and energy is contagious, and the children he coaches feed of it
Having been an Ex-Pro and in the Academy set up of various teams from a young age, he knows exactly what you need to become a pro and has helped multiple clients go on to sign for academies.
Our Director and the glue that keeps everything together. Diop constantly strives to look for ways for starplayer to grow as a company and enhance its stature within and across several communities.
Diop is grounded in faith and created with the purpose of improving, developing and positively impacting as many children’s lives as possible, consequently inspiring them to do the same. This has helped him to be part of creating a legacy that will make a lasting positive change in the children's communities and the world.
Samurai leads our football coaching programme and oversees the mentoring delivery across the London region. He ensures high coaching standards, player development pathways, and strong relationships with schools and community partners.
Anelka manages all programmes across the Bournemouth area, ensuring sessions run smoothly and meet our quality standards. She oversees local staff, partnerships, and programme growth within the region.
Ana leads HR and oversees the operational management of the organisation. She supports managers, ensures staff development, and maintains the systems and processes that keep the organisation running efficiently.
Jason oversees our Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) camps and Short Breaks provision. He manages planning, staffing, compliance, and delivery to ensure every programme is safe, engaging, and impactful for young people.
Shishi leads our breakfast and after-school club provision. She ensures children receive structured, supportive, and enjoyable care outside school hours while maintaining strong communication with parents and schools.
Sara oversees safeguarding, staff training, and quality assurance across all programmes. She ensures compliance, best practice standards, and a safe environment for every child and young person we work with.
Carlos manages the organisation’s administrative systems and processes. He ensures smooth coordination across programmes, handling registrations, documentation, and operational support. Carlos is also lead on our charitable work.
