Academy Manager
David
Academy Manager
Scotland · Serving Persley Park, Inverurie, Ellon & more
FOOTBALL TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT IN ABERDEEN.
From first kicks to competitive teams – expert coaching for ages 2–13. First session free.
597+local players weekly21weekly sessions4.8· Rated EXCELLENT on Trustpilot
Join a network that has trained 100,000+ players.
597+ local kids are already training in Aberdeen this week.
100k+
Players trained since 2010
597+
Players currently training at Aberdeen
4
Venues across Aberdeen
16
Qualified coaches
Weekly training
Training times in Aberdeen
21 sessions across 4 venues. From £9 per session. Your first session is free.
Child's age
Day
4–7 yearsMonday
5pm – 6pmGarioch Sports CentreOutdoors£9 per session
8–13 yearsMonday
5pm – 6pmGarioch Sports CentreOutdoors£9 per session
4–7 yearsMonday
5pm – 6pmAberdeen Sports VillageIndoors£9 per session
8–13 yearsMonday
6pm – 7pmAberdeen Sports VillageIndoors£9 per session
2–4 yearsTuesday
1pm – 2pmAberdeen Sports VillageIndoors£9 per session
4–7 yearsTuesday
5pm – 6pmGoals AberdeenOutdoors£9 per session
8–13 yearsTuesday
6pm – 7pmGoals AberdeenOutdoors£9 per session
8–13 yearsTuesday
6pm – 7pmGoals AberdeenOutdoors£9 per session
8–12 yearsWednesday
5pm – 6pmAberdeen Sports VillageIndoors£9 per session
2–4 yearsThursday
1pm – 2pmDanestone Community CentreIndoors£9 per session
4–7 yearsThursday
5pm – 6pmGoals AberdeenOutdoors£9 per session
8–13 yearsThursday
5pm – 6pmGoals AberdeenOutdoors£9 per session
5–9 yearsThursday
5pm – 6pmGarioch Sports CentreOutdoors£9 per session
4–7 yearsFriday
6pm – 7pmAberdeen Sports VillageIndoors£9.20 per session
5–8 yearsFriday
6pm – 7:15pmAberdeen Sports VillageIndoors£15 per session
9–13 yearsFriday
6:45pm – 8pmAberdeen Sports VillageIndoors£14.25 per session
8–13 yearsFriday
7pm – 8pmAberdeen Sports VillageIndoors£9 per session
4–7 yearsSaturday
9am – 10amAberdeen Sports VillageIndoors£9 per session
4–13 yearsSaturdayGirls only
9am – 10amAberdeen Sports VillageIndoors£9 per session
8–13 yearsSaturday
10am – 11amAberdeen Sports VillageIndoors£9 per session
4–7 yearsSunday
3pm – 4pmAberdeen Sports VillageIndoors£9 per session
Ready to join Aberdeen?
Try your first session completely free.
Upcoming Holiday Camp
1 camp at Goals Aberdeen
Parent reviews
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
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 Aberdeen Academy
Football coaching in Aberdeen.
Our academy is dedicated to providing the highest quality football training for children aged 2–13 in Aberdeen 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 Aberdeen academy welcomes families from Aberdeen, Persley Park, Inverurie, Ellon, Peterhead, Fraserburgh 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
Aberdeen · 597+ players training
What's on in Aberdeen.
Open a category to see what's running. Anything we don't run here yet, we'll point you to the closest academy that does.
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Running hereTraining
1 programme · running hereRunning 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 girls-only sessions? See girls sessions & times
Taking bookings
Birthday parties
60–90 coach-led minutes of games and a tournament. You bring the cake.
Open to our players
Scouting events
Showcase days in front of pro club scouts. We've helped 350+ players sign contracts for professional club academies.
Season under way
Foundation league
First taste of match football — in-house games, graded so every child gets a fair contest.
Not here yet
WMF FC teams
Age-banded squads training twice a week and playing in local youth leagues.
Closest club you can joinNorwich WMF FC · 340 miles away
Competitive pathway
Ready for the next step?
Aberdeen 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 teamHave 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 Aberdeen 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
4 Training Venues
WHERE THE MAGIC HAPPENS.
I'm here for
All venues
Aberdeen Sports Village
IndoorsAstroturf- Linksfield Road, King Street, Aberdeen, AB24 5RU
- Free road parking nearby.
What runs here
- Girls Training
- Foundation League
Areas we cover
Local training pages nearby.
Meet Your Coaches
EXPERT COACHING IN ABERDEEN.
Our qualified coaches are passionate about developing every child's potential.
Academy Manager
Kyle
Academy Manager
Academy Manager
Jack
Academy Manager
Lead Coach
Stewart
Lead Coach
Lead Coach
Kieron
Lead Coach
Lead Coach
Jake
Lead Coach
Lead Coach
Aimee
Lead Coach
Lead Coach
Ross
Lead Coach
Lead Coach
Jonatan
Lead Coach
Assistant Coach
Sam
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Jayden
Assistant Coach
Lead Coach
Zack
Lead Coach
Parent Host
Lily
Parent Host
Lead Coach
Mark
Lead Coach
Assistant Coach
Kylah
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Abigayle
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Dylan
Assistant Coach
FAQs
Questions about Aberdeen?
Find answers to common questions about training at Aberdeen Academy. Can't find what you're looking for? Get in touch with our team.
We coach children aged 2–13 at Aberdeen Academy, grouped into age bands so every session is pitched at the right level. Players ready for more can progress to our competitive teams.
Weekly training at Aberdeen is from 9 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 4 venues across Aberdeen. See the venues section above for maps, parking and facilities.
Contact us
Get in touch with Aberdeen.
Have questions? Our friendly team is here to help.
Prefer a form? Send us a message online.
Ready to start in Aberdeen?
Join 597+ players already training at Aberdeen Academy. Your child's journey starts with a free session.
Aberdeen Sports Village · AB24 5RUGoals Aberdeen · AB12 5XAGarioch Sports Centre · AB51 4GYAberdeen Sports Village · AB24 5RUDanestone Community Centre · AB22 8ZP