About PPS
Welcome to Peak Performance Sports.
Inspiring Confidence. Building Skills. Creating Safe, Positive Experiences for Every Child.
At Peak Performance Sports, our mission is simple: to help every child grow in confidence, develop new skills, and enjoy unforgettable experiences in a safe, supportive environment.
We believe that sport has the power to shape character, build resilience, and bring out the very best in young people — and we are committed to delivering that impact every single day.
Our programmes are designed to develop confident, capable and active young people through high-quality coaching delivered in a professionally managed environment where children feel supported, motivated and excited to take part.
Who We Are
PPS was founded with a clear purpose: to provide high-quality, child-centred sports coaching that families can trust.
We are a team of passionate, highly trained coaches who care deeply about the children and communities we serve. Many of our coaches have been with us for years, creating a stable, familiar environment where children feel comfortable and supported.
Our sessions combine qualified coaching with age-appropriate training methods, helping children build strong foundations in movement, coordination, teamwork and physical literacy while progressing at their own pace.
Our Track Record
✅ Trusted by over 3,000 Portsmouth families since 2010
✅ Delivering sports programmes across Portsmouth since 2010
✅ 90% rebooking rate, with families attending for an average of 4.5 years
Our approach is built on three core principles:
1. Safety First
Every decision we make begins with safeguarding.
All PPS coaches hold enhanced DBS checks, up-to-date safeguarding training, and specialist qualifications in paediatric first aid. We follow robust policies and procedures that align with school and Ofsted expectations, ensuring children are always supervised, protected, and cared for.
Our sessions operate with structured supervision ratios, clear risk assessments, and safeguarding procedures that follow current health, safety and child protection standards. The wellbeing of every child is central to everything we deliver.
Our Safeguarding Standards
Safeguarding and child wellbeing are at the centre of everything we do.
✓ Enhanced DBS Checked
✓ NSPCC Safeguarding Training
✓ Safeguarding Trained Staff
✓ Paediatric First Aid Certified
✓ Paediatric First Aid Qualified
✓ Structured Instructor-to-Child Ratios
✓ Structured Supervision Ratios
✓ Risk Assessments for All Activities
Our safeguarding policies are available to view here.
Our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) is Jared Carter, ensuring safeguarding procedures are actively monitored and maintained across all PPS activities.
Safeguarding is central to every PPS session. Our staff operate under clear safeguarding procedures, supervision ratios and risk assessments to ensure every child participates in a safe and supportive environment.
2. Coaching with Purpose
We don’t just run activities — we create meaningful learning experiences.
Our sessions are designed to build confidence, teamwork, physical literacy, and a lifelong love of sport. Whether a child is trying something new or developing existing skills, we meet them where they are and help them grow.
Through sport, children develop valuable life skills including confidence, self-discipline, communication, coordination and teamwork, while building a positive relationship with physical activity that can last a lifetime.
Every session is carefully structured to balance skill development with enjoyment, ensuring children remain engaged while continuing to improve.
3. A Supportive, Positive Environment
Children thrive when they feel valued.
Our coaches take the time to get to know every child, celebrate their achievements, and encourage them to be the best version of themselves. We pride ourselves on creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere where children feel safe, included, and excited to take part.
Children are grouped appropriately by age and ability wherever possible to ensure activities remain safe, challenging and enjoyable for everyone involved.
Our Team
Our coaching team is the heart of PPS.
We invest heavily in training, mentoring, and professional development to ensure our staff deliver the highest standards of care and coaching. Many of our coaches have been with us for several years — a testament to the positive culture we’ve built.
Parents often tell us that our coaches feel like an extension of their family.
That trust means everything to us.
Why Families Choose PPS
✓ Exceptional safeguarding standards
✓ Highly trained, long-standing coaching team
✓ Warm, personal, community-focused approach
✓ Clear communication and transparent policies
✓ Fun, engaging, purposeful sessions
✓ A safe environment where every child is known and valued
Children leave our sessions happy, active and more confident — which is why many families return to PPS year after year. We understand the responsibility families place in us when they choose PPS. That trust drives us to deliver the safest, most enjoyable, and most enriching experience possible.
Our Commitment to You
We are committed to being a provider that parents trust, children love, and schools are proud to partner with.
Safeguarding, wellbeing and professionalism remain at the centre of everything we do, alongside clear communication and responsible handling of information when working with families, schools and venue partners.
Every child deserves a safe, positive, and inspiring environment — and at PPS, that is exactly what we deliver.