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FOOTBALL TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT IN CHATHAM.

From first kicks to competitive teams – expert coaching for ages 4–12. First session free.

100+players weekly at our Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham Kent academies2weekly sessions4.8· Rated EXCELLENT on Trustpilot

Join a network that has trained 100,000+ players.

100+ kids are already training with us across the United Kingdom this week.

100k+

Players trained since 2010

100+

Players training at our Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham Kent academies

Venue across Chatham

Qualified coaches

Weekly training

Training times in Chatham

2 sessions across 1 venue. From £8.89 per session. Your first session is free.

Child's age

Day

4–8 yearsSaturday

11am – 12pmThinking FitnessIndoors£8.89 per session

8–12 yearsSaturday

12pm – 1pmThinking FitnessIndoors£8.89 per session

Ready to join Chatham?

Try your first session completely free.

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

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 Chatham Academy

Football coaching in Chatham.

Our academy is dedicated to providing the highest quality football training for children aged 4–12 in Chatham 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 Chatham academy welcomes families from Chatham, Rochester, Maidstone 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

What's on in Chatham.

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.

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.

Competitive pathway

Ready for the next step?

Chatham 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 Chatham 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

Training Venue

WHERE THE MAGIC HAPPENS.

All venues

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Thinking Fitness

IndoorsSports hall

New Horizons Children’s Academy, Park Crescent, Chatham, ME4 6NR
Free road parking nearby.

What runs here

Weekly Training: Sat, 11am–1pm; See schedule

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Areas we cover

Local training pages nearby.

Meet Your Coaches

EXPERT COACHING IN CHATHAM.

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

Lead Coach

Craig

Lead Coach

Megan

Lead Coach

Josh

Lead Coach

FAQs

Questions about Chatham?

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

A WMF coach helping a young player at Chatham

We coach children aged 4–12 at Chatham Academy, grouped into age bands (4–8 and 8–12) so every session is pitched at the right level. Players ready for more can progress to our competitive teams.

Weekly training at Chatham is from £8.89 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 1 venue across Chatham. See the venues section above for maps, parking and facilities.

Get in touch with Chatham.

Have questions? Our friendly team is here to help.

Call us07368 991349 Email usmedway.east@wemakefootballers.com Find usThinking Fitness · ME4 6NR

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Ready to start in Chatham?

Join 100+ players at our Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham Kent academies. Your child's journey starts with a free session.

Thinking Fitness · ME4 6NR

FOOTBALL TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT IN CHATHAM.

Join a network that has trained 100,000+ players.

Training times in Chatham