Academy Manager
David
Academy Manager
Owner & head coach since 2019
London · Serving Belvedere, Lesnes Abbey Woods, Frank's Park & more
FOOTBALL TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT IN ERITH.
From first kicks to competitive teams – expert coaching for ages 4–12. First session free.
200+players weekly at our Erith and Bexleyheath academies2weekly 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 Erith and Bexleyheath academies
1
Venue across Erith
15
Qualified coaches
Weekly training
Training times in Erith
2 sessions across 1 venue. From £10.63 per session. Your first session is free.
Child's age
Day
4–7 yearsThursday
5:30pm – 6:30pmLeigh Academy BexleyIndoors£10.63 per session
8–12 yearsThursday
6:30pm – 7:30pmLeigh Academy BexleyIndoors£10.63 per session
Ready to join Erith?
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 Erith Academy
Football coaching in Erith.
Our academy is dedicated to providing the highest quality football training for children aged 4–12 in Erith 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 Erith academy welcomes families from Erith, Belvedere, Lesnes Abbey Woods, Frank's Park, Coldharbour 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 Erith.
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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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 itHornchurch Academy · 6 miles away
Not here yet
Birthday parties
60–90 coach-led minutes of games and a tournament. You bring the cake.
Closest academy running itHornchurch Academy · 6 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 itBromley Academy · 7 miles away
Not here yet
WMF FC teams
Age-banded squads training twice a week and playing in local youth leagues.
Closest club you can joinLewisham WMF FC · 9 miles away
Competitive pathway
Ready for the next step?
Erith 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 Erith 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
Leigh Academy Bexley
IndoorsSports hall- Leigh Academy Bexley Sports Centre, Ramsden Road, Erith, DA8 3BU
- Free on-site car park.
What runs here
Areas we cover
Local training pages nearby.
Meet Your Coaches
EXPERT COACHING IN ERITH.
Our qualified coaches are passionate about developing every child's potential.
Lead Coach
Nathan
Lead Coach
Lead Coach
Gil
Lead Coach
Lead Coach
Matthew
Lead Coach
Assistant Coach
Ciaran
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Finley
Assistant Coach
Lead Coach
Elliot
Lead Coach
Assistant Coach
George
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Ismael
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Kelechi
Assistant Coach
Lead Coach
Lewis
Lead Coach
Lead Coach
Liam
Lead Coach
Assistant Coach
Louie
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Ruby
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Tom
Assistant Coach
FAQs
Questions about Erith?
Find answers to common questions about training at Erith Academy. Can't find what you're looking for? Get in touch with our team.
We coach children aged 4–12 at Erith 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 Erith is from £10.63 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 Erith. See the venues section above for maps, parking and facilities.
Contact us
Get in touch with Erith.
Have questions? Our friendly team is here to help.
Prefer a form? Send us a message online.
Ready to start in Erith?
Join 200+ players at our Erith and Bexleyheath academies. Your child's journey starts with a free session.
Leigh Academy Bexley · DA8 3BU