Head Coach
Jack
Head Coach
London · Serving Addington, Addiscombe, Spring Park & more
FOOTBALL TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT IN CROYDON.
From first kicks to competitive teams – expert coaching for ages 4–12. First session free.
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Players trained since 2008
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Players training across the United Kingdom
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Venue across Croydon
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Qualified coaches
Weekly training
Training times in Croydon
2 sessions across 1 venue. From £11.43 per session. Your first session is free.
Child's age
Day
4–7 yearsWednesday
6pm – 7pmShirley High School Performing Arts College£11.43 per session
8–12 yearsWednesday
7pm – 8pmShirley High School Performing Arts College£11.43 per session
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Parent reviews
What WMF parents say.
Parent testimonials · WMF network
"I’ve have been taking my boys to these camps for over 2 years and every camp they do, they absolutely love. They already want me to book the next one."
Jenny Osbourne, ParentVerified · 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 Croydon Academy
Croydon's leading football academy.
Our academy is dedicated to providing the highest quality football training for children aged 4–12 in Croydon 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 Croydon academy welcomes families from Croydon, Addington, Addiscombe, Spring Park, Woodside, Thornton Heath 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
Croydon · 29+ players training
What's on in Croydon.
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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.
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Holiday camps
Full days of football through the school holidays.
Closest academy running itBeckenham Academy · 2 miles away
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Birthday parties
60–90 coach-led minutes of games and a tournament. You bring the cake.
Closest academy running itBeckenham Academy · 2 miles away
Open to our players
Scouting events
Showcase days in front of pro club scouts. 350+ WMF players have signed.
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Foundation league
First taste of match football — in-house games, graded so every child gets a fair contest.
Closest academy running itBeckenham Academy · 2 miles away
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WMF FC teams
Age-banded squads training twice a week and playing in local youth leagues.
Closest club you can joinPurley WMF FC · 5 miles away
Competitive pathway
Ready for the next step?
Croydon 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+ WMF players to sign professional contracts – and Croydon 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.
Shirley High School Performing Arts College
Church Rd, Croydon
CR0 5EF
Parking
Free road parking nearby.
Areas we cover
Local football training pages for every area we serve.
Meet Your Coaches
EXPERT COACHING IN CROYDON.
Our qualified coaches are passionate about developing every child's potential.
FAQs
Questions about Croydon?
Find answers to common questions about training at Croydon Academy. Can't find what you're looking for? Get in touch with our team.
Contact us
Get in touch with Croydon.
Have questions? Our friendly team is here to help.
Call us07546 794747Email uscroydon@wemakefootballers.comFind usShirley High School Performing Arts College · CR0 5EF
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Shirley High School Performing Arts College · CR0 5EF