Academy Manager
Berty
Academy Manager
London · Serving Great Warley, Warley, Gallows Corner & more
FOOTBALL TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT IN HAROLD HILL.
From first kicks to competitive teams – expert coaching for ages 4–12. First session free.
200+players weekly at our Harold Hill, Essex, Hornchurch and Upminster 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 Harold Hill, Essex, Hornchurch and Upminster academies
1
Venue across Harold Hill
23
Qualified coaches
Weekly training
Training times in Harold Hill
2 sessions across 1 venue. From £10 per session. Your first session is free.
Child's age
Day
4–7 yearsWednesday
5:30pm – 6:29pmDrapers AcademyIndoors£10 per session
7–12 yearsWednesday
6:30pm – 7:30pmDrapers AcademyIndoors£10 per session
Ready to join Harold Hill?
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 Harold Hill Academy
Football coaching in Harold Hill.
Our academy is dedicated to providing the highest quality football training for children aged 4–12 in Harold Hill 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 Harold Hill academy welcomes families from Harold Hill, Great Warley, Warley, Gallows Corner 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 Harold Hill.
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.
Looking for one-on-one training? We can help
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 itEnfield Academy · 12 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 joinBermondsey WMF FC · 16 miles away
Competitive pathway
Ready for the next step?
Harold Hill 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 Harold Hill 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
Drapers Academy
IndoorsSports hall- Drapers Academy, Settle Road, Romford, RM3 9XR
- Free on-site car park.
What runs here
Areas we cover
Local training pages nearby.
Meet Your Coaches
EXPERT COACHING IN HAROLD HILL.
Our qualified coaches are passionate about developing every child's potential.
Academy Manager
Mitchell
Academy Manager
Academy Manager
Luke
Academy Manager
Academy Manager
Nick
Academy Manager
Academy Manager
Jamie
Academy Manager
Lead Coach
Jordan
Lead Coach
Lead Coach
Jamie
Lead Coach
Assistant Coach
Libby
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Ainsley
Assistant Coach
Lead Coach
Kasey
Lead Coach
Assistant Coach
Kayden
Assistant Coach
Lead Coach
David
Lead Coach
Parent Host
Nicola
Parent Host
Parent Host
Ugne
Parent Host
Parent Host
Marija
Parent Host
Parent Host
Jason
Parent Host
Parent Host
Danielle
Parent Host
Lead Coach
Isabelle
Lead Coach
Lead Coach
Jake
Lead Coach
Lead Coach
Sonny
Lead Coach
Lead Coach
Liam
Lead Coach
Lead Coach
Joseph
Lead Coach
Lead Coach
Steven
Lead Coach
Lead Coach
Daniel
Lead Coach
Lead Coach
Nathan
Lead Coach
Lead Coach
Lily
Lead Coach
Lead Coach
Jack
Lead Coach
Lead Coach
Corey
Lead Coach
FAQs
Questions about Harold Hill?
Find answers to common questions about training at Harold Hill Academy. Can't find what you're looking for? Get in touch with our team.
We coach children aged 4–12 at Harold Hill Academy, grouped into age bands (4–7 and 7–12) so every session is pitched at the right level. Players ready for more can progress to our competitive teams.
Weekly training at Harold Hill is from £10 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 Harold Hill. See the venues section above for maps, parking and facilities.
Contact us
Get in touch with Harold Hill.
Have questions? Our friendly team is here to help.
Prefer a form? Send us a message online.
Ready to start in Harold Hill?
Join 200+ players at our Harold Hill, Essex, Hornchurch and Upminster academies. Your child's journey starts with a free session.
Drapers Academy · RM3 9XR