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FOOTBALL TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT IN ESSEX.

From first kicks to competitive teams – expert coaching for ages 4–16. First session free.

131+local players weekly5weekly sessions4.8· Rated EXCELLENT on Trustpilot

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

131+ local kids are already training in Essex this week.

100k+

Players trained since 2010

131+

Players currently training at Essex

Venue across Essex

Qualified coaches

Weekly training

Training times in Essex

5 sessions across 1 venue. From £10.56 per session. Your first session is free.

Child's age

Day

4–8 yearsFriday

5:30pm – 6:30pmRobert Clack SchoolOutdoors£10.56 per session

8–12 yearsFriday

6:30pm – 7:30pmRobert Clack SchoolOutdoors£10.56 per session

10–16 yearsFriday

7:30pm – 8:30pmRobert Clack SchoolOutdoors£10.56 per session

4–7 yearsSaturday

9:30am – 10:30amRobert Clack SchoolOutdoors£10.56 per session

8–13 yearsSaturday

10:30am – 11:30amRobert Clack SchoolOutdoors£10.56 per session

Ready to join Essex?

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 Essex Academy

Football coaching in Essex.

Our academy is dedicated to providing the highest quality football training for children aged 4–16 in Essex 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

Essex · 131+ players training

What's on in Essex.

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.

Looking for one-on-one training? We can help

Competitive pathway

Ready for the next step?

Essex 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 Essex 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

2 Training Venues

WHERE THE MAGIC HAPPENS.

I'm here for

All venues

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Coopers Company & Coborn School

Outdoors3G pitch

St Mary's Lane, Upminster, RM14 3HS
Free on-site car park.

What runs here

Weekly Training: See schedule
Girls Training
Holiday Camps: Book a camp

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Meet Your Coaches

EXPERT COACHING IN ESSEX.

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

Academy Manager

Berty

Academy Manager

Mitchell

Academy Manager

Luke

Academy Manager

Nick

Academy Manager

Jamie

Academy Manager

Lead Coach

Kasey

Lead Coach

Jordan

Lead Coach

Jamie

Lead Coach

Assistant Coach

Libby

Assistant Coach

Ainsley

Assistant Coach

Kayden

Assistant Coach

Lead Coach

David

Lead Coach

Parent Host

Nicola

Parent Host

Ugne

Parent Host

Marija

Parent Host

Jason

Parent Host

Danielle

Parent Host

Lead Coach

Isabelle

Lead Coach

Jake

Lead Coach

Sonny

Lead Coach

Liam

Lead Coach

Joseph

Lead Coach

Steven

Lead Coach

Daniel

Lead Coach

Nathan

Lead Coach

Lily

Lead Coach

Jack

Lead Coach

Corey

Lead Coach

FAQs

Questions about Essex?

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

A WMF coach helping a young player at Essex

We coach children aged 4–16 at Essex Academy, grouped into age bands (4–7, 4–8, 8–12, 8–13 and 10–16) so every session is pitched at the right level. Players ready for more can progress to our competitive teams.

Weekly training at Essex is from £10.56 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 Essex. See the venues section above for maps, parking and facilities.

Get in touch with Essex.

Have questions? Our friendly team is here to help.

Call us07956 677462 Email usDavid@wemakefootballers.com Find us2 training venues — see the map

Prefer a form? Send us a message online.

Ready to start in Essex?

Join 131+ players already training at Essex Academy. Your child's journey starts with a free session.

Robert Clack School · RM8 1DNCoopers Company & Coborn School · RM14 3HS

FOOTBALL TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT IN ESSEX.

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

Training times in Essex

What WMF parents say.

Your first session is free.

Football coaching in Essex.

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 Essex.

Training

Weekly core training

Try a session, free.

Holiday camps

Birthday parties

Scouting events

Foundation league

WMF FC teams

Ready for the next step?

WHERE THE MAGIC HAPPENS.

Coopers Company & Coborn School

EXPERT COACHING IN ESSEX.

Berty

Mitchell

Luke

Nick

Jamie

Kasey

Jordan

Jamie

Libby

Ainsley

Kayden

David

Nicola

Ugne

Marija

Jason

Danielle

Isabelle

Jake

Sonny

Liam

Joseph

Steven

Daniel

Nathan

Lily

Jack

Corey

Questions about Essex?

What ages do you accept?

How much does it cost?

How do I book a free session?

What should my child wear?

Where in Essex do sessions run?

Get in touch with Essex.

Ready to start in Essex?