Academy Manager
Ramel
Academy Manager
London · Serving Kenley, Whyteleafe, Warlingham & more
FOOTBALL TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT IN PURLEY.
From first kicks to competitive teams – expert coaching for ages 3–12. First session free.
100+players weekly at our Purley, Carshalton and Coulsdon academies2weekly sessions4.8· Rated EXCELLENT on Trustpilot
Join a network that has trained 100,000+ players.
100+ kids are already training with us across the United Kingdom this week.
100k+
Players trained since 2010
100+
Players training at our Purley, Carshalton and Coulsdon academies
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Venue across Purley
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Qualified coaches
Weekly training
Training times in Purley
2 sessions across 1 venue. From £11.43 per session. Your first session is free.
Child's age
Day
3–7 yearsMonday
6pm – 7pmHarris Academy PurleyIndoors£11.43 per session
7–12 yearsMonday
7pm – 8pmHarris Academy PurleyIndoors£11.43 per session
Ready to join Purley?
Try your first session completely free.
Competitive teams
Weekend match experience with a WMF FC club — squads & tryouts
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 Purley Academy
Football coaching in Purley.
Our academy is dedicated to providing the highest quality football training for children aged 3–12 in Purley 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 Purley academy welcomes families from Purley, Kenley, Whyteleafe, Warlingham 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 Purley.
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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Running hereTraining
1 programme · running hereRunning 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
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 itMitcham Academy · 4 miles away
Squads training
WMF FC teams · the club here
Purley WMF FC
Age-banded squads training twice a week and playing in local youth leagues.
Competitive pathway
Ready for the next step?
Purley 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 Purley 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
Harris Academy Purley
IndoorsSports hall- Kendra Hall Road, South Croydon CR2 6DT, UK, CR5 2EH
- Free road parking nearby.
What runs here
Areas we cover
Local training pages nearby.
Meet Your Coaches
EXPERT COACHING IN PURLEY.
Our qualified coaches are passionate about developing every child's potential.
Academy Manager
Hari
Academy Manager
Lead Coach
Jack
Lead Coach
FAQs
Questions about Purley?
Find answers to common questions about training at Purley Academy. Can't find what you're looking for? Get in touch with our team.
We coach children aged 3–12 at Purley Academy, grouped into age bands (3–7 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 Purley is from £11.43 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 Purley. See the venues section above for maps, parking and facilities.
Contact us
Get in touch with Purley.
Have questions? Our friendly team is here to help.
Prefer a form? Send us a message online.
Ready to start in Purley?
Join 100+ players at our Purley, Carshalton and Coulsdon academies. Your child's journey starts with a free session.
Harris Academy Purley · CR5 2EHPowerleague Croydon