Academy Manager
Vinesh
Academy Manager
London · Serving Blackheath, Deptford, Brockley & more
FOOTBALL TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT IN LEWISHAM.
From first kicks to competitive teams – expert coaching for ages 3–13. First session free.
206+local players weekly15weekly sessions4.8· Rated EXCELLENT on Trustpilot
Join a network trusted by 100,000+ parents.
206+ local kids are already training in Lewisham this week.
100k+
Players trained since 2008
206+
Players currently training at Lewisham
3
Venues across Lewisham
9
Qualified coaches
Weekly training
Training times in Lewisham
15 sessions across 3 venues. From £10.86 per session. Your first session is free.
Child's age
Day
4–7 yearsWednesday
5:45pm – 6:45pmBellingham Leisure Centre£10.86 per session
3–7 yearsWednesday
6pm – 7pmBellingham Leisure Centre£10.86 per session
8–13 yearsWednesday
6:45pm – 7:45pmBellingham Leisure Centre£10.86 per session
Ready to join Lewisham?
Try your first session completely free.
Upcoming Holiday Camp
Summer Development Camp Week 1: Monday 20th July - Friday 24th July at Bellingham Leisure Center · Mon, 20 Jul 2026 – Fri, 24 Jul 2026
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 Lewisham Academy
Lewisham's leading football academy.
Our academy is dedicated to providing the highest quality football training for children aged 4–12 in Lewisham 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 Lewisham academy welcomes families from Lewisham, Blackheath, Deptford, Brockley, Ladywell 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
Lewisham · 206+ players training
What's on in Lewisham.
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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. 350+ WMF players have signed.
Season under way
Foundation league
First taste of match football — in-house games, graded so every child gets a fair contest.
Not here yet
WMF FC teams
Age-banded squads training twice a week and playing in local youth leagues.
Closest club you can joinDulwich WMF FC · 3 miles away
Competitive pathway
Ready for the next step?
Lewisham 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 Lewisham 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
3 Training Venues
WHERE THE MAGIC HAPPENS.
Bellingham Leisure Centre
Outdoors
Grass
Bellingham Leisure & Lifestyle Centre, Randlesdown Road, London, UK
SE6 3BT
Parking
Free on-site car park.
Areas we cover
Local football training pages for every area we serve.
Meet Your Coaches
EXPERT COACHING IN LEWISHAM.
Our qualified coaches are passionate about developing every child's potential.
Academy Manager
Elliott
Academy Manager
Academy Head Coach
Head Coach
Justin
Head Coach
Head Coach
Finn
Head Coach
Assistant Coach
Charlie
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Dami
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Oliver
Assistant Coach
Parent Host
Mehdi
Parent Host
Assistant Coach
Andrew
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Yahaya
Assistant Coach
Coach
Assistant Coach
Samuel
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Timarie
Assistant Coach
FAQs
Questions about Lewisham?
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