Head Coach
Craig
Head Coach
Coach
Medway
FOOTBALL TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT IN GILLINGHAM.
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 Gillingham
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Qualified coaches
Weekly training
Training times in Gillingham
4 sessions across 1 venue. From £8.89 per session. Your first session is free.
Child's age
Day
4–8 yearsThursday
5pm – 6pmThe Woodlands Sports Centre£8.89 per session
7–12 yearsThursday
6pm – 7pmThe Woodlands Sports Centre£8.89 per session
4–8 yearsFriday
5pm – 6pmThe Woodlands Sports Centre£8.89 per session
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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 Gillingham Academy
Gillingham's leading football academy.
Our academy is dedicated to providing the highest quality football training for children aged 4–12 in Gillingham 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
Gillingham · 97+ players training
What's on in Gillingham.
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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 itRainham Kent 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 itGravesend Academy · 9 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 itLewisham Academy · 26 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 joinDulwich WMF FC · 28 miles away
Competitive pathway
Ready for the next step?
Gillingham 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 Gillingham 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.
The Woodlands Sports Centre
Outdoors
3G pitch
The Academy of Woodlands, Woodlands Rd, Gillingham
ME7 2DU
Parking
Free road parking nearby.
Meet Your Coaches
EXPERT COACHING IN GILLINGHAM.
Our qualified coaches are passionate about developing every child's potential.
Head Coach
Megan
Head Coach
Coach
Head Coach
Josh
Head Coach
Assistant Coach
Luca
Assistant Coach
FAQs
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The Woodlands Sports Centre · ME7 2DU