Lead Coach
Nathan
Lead Coach
London
FOOTBALL TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT IN CRYSTAL PALACE.
From first kicks to competitive teams – expert coaching for ages 4–12. First session free.
300+players weekly at our Crystal Palace and Dulwich academies4weekly sessions4.8· Rated EXCELLENT on Trustpilot
Join a network that has trained 100,000+ players.
300+ kids are already training at our Crystal Palace and Dulwich academies this week.
100k+
Players trained since 2010
300+
Players training at our Crystal Palace and Dulwich academies
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Venue across Crystal Palace
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Qualified coaches
Weekly training
Training times in Crystal Palace
4 sessions across 1 venue. From £11.25 per session. Your first session is free.
Child's age
Day
4–7 yearsTuesday
5:30pm – 6:30pmThe Norwood schoolOutdoors£11.25 per session
8–12 yearsTuesday
6:30pm – 7:30pmThe Norwood schoolOutdoors£11.25 per session
4–7 yearsFriday
5:30pm – 6:30pmThe Norwood schoolOutdoors£11.25 per session
8–12 yearsFriday
6:30pm – 7:30pmThe Norwood schoolOutdoors£11.25 per session
Ready to join Crystal Palace?
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
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 Crystal Palace Academy
Football coaching in Crystal Palace.
Our academy is dedicated to providing the highest quality football training for children aged 4–12 in Crystal Palace 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
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 Crystal Palace.
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.
Not here yet
Holiday camps
Full days of football through the school holidays.
Closest academy running itStreatham Academy · 1 mile away
Not here yet
Birthday parties
60–90 coach-led minutes of games and a tournament. You bring the cake.
Closest academy running itDulwich Academy · 3 miles away
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.
Not here yet
Foundation league
First taste of match football — in-house games, graded so every child gets a fair contest.
Closest academy running itStreatham Academy · 1 mile away
Not here yet
WMF FC teams
Age-banded squads training twice a week and playing in local youth leagues.
Closest club you can joinStreatham WMF FC · 1 mile away
Competitive pathway
Ready for the next step?
Crystal Palace 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 Crystal Palace 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
The Norwood school
Outdoors3G pitch- Crown Dale, London SE19 3NY, UK
- Free road parking nearby.
What runs here
Meet Your Coaches
EXPERT COACHING IN CRYSTAL PALACE.
Our qualified coaches are passionate about developing every child's potential.
Lead Coach
Khalid
Lead Coach
Lead Coach
Marley
Lead Coach
Parent Host
Isabela
Parent Host
Lead Coach
Bartlomiej
Lead Coach
FAQs
Questions about Crystal Palace?
Find answers to common questions about training at Crystal Palace Academy. Can't find what you're looking for? Get in touch with our team.
We coach children aged 4–12 at Crystal Palace Academy, grouped into age bands (4–7 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 Crystal Palace is from £11.25 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 Crystal Palace. See the venues section above for maps, parking and facilities.
Contact us
Get in touch with Crystal Palace.
Have questions? Our friendly team is here to help.
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Ready to start in Crystal Palace?
Join 300+ players at our Crystal Palace and Dulwich academies. Your child's journey starts with a free session.
The Norwood school