Wales · Serving Bargoed, Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly & more

FOOTBALL TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT IN BLACKWOOD.

From first kicks to competitive teams – expert coaching for ages 2–14. First session free.

133+local players weekly5weekly sessions4.8· Rated EXCELLENT on Trustpilot

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133+ local kids are already training in Blackwood this week.

100k+

Players trained since 2010

133+

Players currently training at Blackwood

Venues across Blackwood

Qualified coaches

Weekly training

Training times in Blackwood

11 sessions across 8 venues, including sessions at our other academies nearby. From £8.50 per session. Your first session is free.

Child's age

Day

4–12 yearsMondayat Cwmbran Academy

5:15pm – 6:15pmAbersychan SchoolIndoors£8.50 per session

4–12 yearsTuesdayat Cwmbran Academy

5:15pm – 6:15pmCroesyceiliog SchoolIndoors£9 per session

4–12 yearsTuesdayat Ebbw Vale Academy

5:30pm – 6:30pmEbbw Vale Sports CentreIndoors£8.50 per session

4–12 yearsWednesday

5:30pm – 6:30pmYsgol Gyfun Cwm RhymniIndoor & outdoor£8.50 per session

4–12 yearsFriday

5:30pm – 6:30pmYsgol Gyfun Cwm RhymniIndoor & outdoor£8.50 per session

4–14 yearsFridayat Brynmawr Academy

5:30pm – 6:30pmBrynmawr Foundation SchoolOutdoors£8.50 per session

4–12 yearsFridayat Tredegar Academy

5:30pm – 6:30pmTredegar Sports CentreIndoors£8.50 per session

2–3 yearsSaturdayat Tredegar Academy

9:15am – 10amGeorgetown Community CentreIndoors£6.38 per session

4–12 yearsSaturday

9:30am – 10:30amYsgol Gyfun Cwm RhymniIndoor & outdoor£8.50 per session

4–12 yearsSaturdayGirls only

10:30am – 11:30amYsgol Gyfun Cwm RhymniIndoor & outdoor£8.50 per session

3–3 yearsSunday

11am – 12pmSue Noake Leisure CentreIndoors£8.50 per session

Ready to join Blackwood?

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Competitive teams

Weekend match experience with a WMF FC club — squads & tryouts

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What WMF parents say.

Parent testimonials · WMF network

"I am impressed with We Make Footballers since day 1: the coaches, the set up, the skills and the team spirit. Really great job you do 👏 Andrei has improved a lot since starting with you."

Laura, Mum to AndreiVerified · Trustpilot

"I highly recommend We Make Footballers as a place to be coached, have fun and become a better player. We Make Footballers have created the possibility for higher level football for Betsy already."

Gary, Dad of BetsyVerified · Trustpilot

"Andreas has been attending We Make Footballers for a few weeks now and we’ve already seen a massive improvement in his confidence on the ball."

Mariana, Mum to AndreasVerified · Trustpilot

4.8 out of 5 on Trustpilot · Rated EXCELLENT · 910+ reviews

Your first session is free.

No commitment. Just bring boots, shin pads and a water bottle.

More than weekly training

Everything your child needs as they grow with the game.

About Blackwood Academy

Football coaching in Blackwood.

Our academy is dedicated to providing the highest quality football training for children aged 2–14 in Blackwood and the surrounding areas.

Qualified coaches
Small group sizes for individual attention
500+ football touches per session
Proven development curriculum
Pathway to competitive football
Fun, positive environment

Our Blackwood academy welcomes families from Blackwood, Bargoed, Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly, Newbridge and surrounding areas.

RAPIDLY IMPROVE SKILLS & TECHNIQUE

GAIN CONFIDENCE ON AND OFF THE PITCH

FALL IN LOVE WITH THE GAME

MAKE FRIENDS IN A TEAM ENVIRONMENT

Blackwood · 133+ players training

What's on in Blackwood.

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Training

1 programme · running here

Running here

Weekly core training

The heart of the academy — 60 minutes a week, every week of term.

Where everyone starts

Try a session, free.

Boots, shin pads, water bottle. That's it — we'll do the rest.

Looking for one-on-one training? We can help

Looking for girls-only sessions? See girls sessions & times

Competitive pathway

Ready for the next step?

Blackwood Academy players ready for more can step up to age-banded competitive teams that train twice a week – the natural next step for players ready to test themselves in real matches.

Join a team

Have fun. Go pro.

From a local WMF academy to Bayern Munich.

Michael Olise started with us aged 6. He's one of 350+ players we've helped sign contracts for professional club academies – and Blackwood is part of the same pathway.

Luke Plange

Grasshopper Zürich

Alfie Gilchrist

West Brom

Clubs our players have signed for

ChelseaArsenalWest HamTottenhamQPRWatfordReadingBayern MunichCrystal PalaceMillwallWest BromDerby CountyFulhamBrightonMan CityLiverpoolBrentfordAberdeen

3 Training Venues

WHERE THE MAGIC HAPPENS.

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Blackwood Comprehensive School

Outdoors3G pitch

Blackwood Comprehensive School, Comprehensive School, Ty-Isha Terrace, Blackwood, UK
Free road parking nearby.

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Areas we cover

Local training pages nearby.

Meet Your Coaches

EXPERT COACHING IN BLACKWOOD.

Our qualified coaches are passionate about developing every child's potential.

Academy Director

Thomas

Academy Director

Academy Manager

Cameron

Academy Manager

Assistant Coach

Jaydon

Assistant Coach

Lead Coach

Adam

Lead Coach

Parent Host

Rosie

Parent Host

Assistant Coach

Ryan

Assistant Coach

Lead Coach

Kirk

Lead Coach

Assistant Coach

Jake

Assistant Coach

Parent Host

Harrison

Parent Host

Assistant Coach

Elliot

Assistant Coach

FAQs

Questions about Blackwood?

Find answers to common questions about training at Blackwood Academy. Can't find what you're looking for? Get in touch with our team.

A WMF coach helping a young player at Blackwood

We coach children aged 2–14 at Blackwood Academy, grouped into age bands (2–3, 3, 4–12 and 4–14) so every session is pitched at the right level. Players ready for more can progress to our competitive teams.

Weekly training at Blackwood is from 68 per session, billed in flexible blocks of 8 – less than most one-off kids' activities, for expert qualified coaching every week. Your first session is completely free with no obligation, so you can see the quality before you commit.

Pick a session that suits your child's age from the training times above and tap "Try free" – it takes under two minutes. We'll confirm your spot by email the same day.

Comfortable sports clothing, shin pads and trainers or astro boots. Bring a water bottle – we provide everything else, including footballs and bibs.

We train at 2 venues across Blackwood. See the venues section above for maps, parking and facilities.

Get in touch with Blackwood.

Have questions? Our friendly team is here to help.

Call us07947 779921 Email usthomas@wemakefootballers.com Find us3 training venues — see the map

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Ready to start in Blackwood?

Join 133+ players already training at Blackwood Academy. Your child's journey starts with a free session.

Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhymni · NP12 3JQSue Noake Leisure Centre Blackwood Comprehensive School

FOOTBALL TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT IN BLACKWOOD.

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