Academy Director
Thomas
Academy Director
Wales · Serving Rhymney, Blaina & more
FOOTBALL TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT IN EBBW VALE.
From first kicks to competitive teams – expert coaching for ages 2–14. First session free.
200+players weekly at our Ebbw Vale, Blackwood, Brynmawr and 2 more academies1weekly sessions4.8· Rated EXCELLENT on Trustpilot
Join a network that has trained 100,000+ players.
200+ kids are already training with us across the United Kingdom this week.
100k+
Players trained since 2010
200+
Players training at our Ebbw Vale, Blackwood, Brynmawr and 2 more academies
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Venue across Ebbw Vale
8
Qualified coaches
Weekly training
Training times in Ebbw Vale
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
5:15pm – 6:15pmAbersychan SchoolIndoors£8.50 per session
5:15pm – 6:15pmCroesyceiliog SchoolIndoors£9 per session
4–12 yearsTuesday
5:30pm – 6:30pmEbbw Vale Sports CentreIndoors£8.50 per session
5:30pm – 6:30pmYsgol Gyfun Cwm RhymniIndoor & outdoor£8.50 per session
5:30pm – 6:30pmYsgol Gyfun Cwm RhymniIndoor & outdoor£8.50 per session
5:30pm – 6:30pmBrynmawr Foundation SchoolOutdoors£8.50 per session
5:30pm – 6:30pmTredegar Sports CentreIndoors£8.50 per session
9:15am – 10amGeorgetown Community CentreIndoors£6.38 per session
9:30am – 10:30amYsgol Gyfun Cwm RhymniIndoor & outdoor£8.50 per session
10:30am – 11:30amYsgol Gyfun Cwm RhymniIndoor & outdoor£8.50 per session
11am – 12pmSue Noake Leisure CentreIndoors£8.50 per session
Ready to join Ebbw Vale?
Try your first session completely free.
Competitive teams
Weekend match experience with a WMF FC club — squads & tryouts
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 Ebbw Vale Academy
Football coaching in Ebbw Vale.
Our academy is dedicated to providing the highest quality football training for children aged 2–14 in Ebbw Vale 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 Ebbw Vale academy welcomes families from Ebbw Vale, Rhymney, Blaina 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 Ebbw Vale.
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 one-on-one training? We can help
Not here yet
Holiday camps
Full days of football through the school holidays.
Closest academy running itBrynmawr Academy · 3 miles away
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.
Not here yet
Foundation league
First taste of match football — in-house games, graded so every child gets a fair contest.
Closest academy running itAmersham Academy · 111 miles away
Squads training
WMF FC teams · the club here
Ebbw Vale WMF FC
Age-banded squads training twice a week and playing in local youth leagues.
Competitive pathway
Ready for the next step?
Ebbw Vale 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 Ebbw Vale 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
Ebbw Vale Sports Centre
IndoorsSports hall- Ebbw Vale Sports Centre, Lime Avenue, Ebbw Vale, UK, NP23 6GL
- Free road parking nearby.
What runs here
Areas we cover
Local training pages nearby.
Meet Your Coaches
EXPERT COACHING IN EBBW VALE.
Our qualified coaches are passionate about developing every child's potential.
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 Ebbw Vale?
Find answers to common questions about training at Ebbw Vale Academy. Can't find what you're looking for? Get in touch with our team.
We coach children aged 2–14 at Ebbw Vale 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 Ebbw Vale 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 1 venue across Ebbw Vale. See the venues section above for maps, parking and facilities.
Contact us
Get in touch with Ebbw Vale.
Have questions? Our friendly team is here to help.
Prefer a form? Send us a message online.
Ready to start in Ebbw Vale?
Join 200+ players at our Ebbw Vale, Blackwood, Brynmawr and 2 more academies. Your child's journey starts with a free session.
Ebbw Vale Sports Centre · NP23 6GL