London · Serving Battersea, South Kensington, Wandsworth & more

FOOTBALL TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT IN PUTNEY.

From first kicks to competitive teams – expert coaching for ages 4–7. First session free.

124+local players weekly1weekly sessions4.8· Rated EXCELLENT on Trustpilot

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

124+ local kids are already training in Putney this week.

100k+

Players trained since 2010

124+

Players currently training at Putney

Venue across Putney

Qualified coaches

Weekly training

Training times in Putney

1 session across 1 venue. From £14.50 per session. Your first session is free.

Child's age

Day

4–7 yearsSaturday

10am – 11amArk Putney AcademyOutdoors£14.50 per session

Ready to join Putney?

Try your first session completely free.

Competitive teams

Weekend match experience with a WMF FC club — squads & tryouts

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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

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 Putney Academy

Football coaching in Putney.

Our academy is dedicated to providing the highest quality football training for children aged 4–7 in Putney 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 Putney academy welcomes families from Putney, Battersea, South Kensington, Wandsworth, Barnes, Earls Court 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

Putney · 124+ players training

What's on in Putney.

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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.

Competitive pathway

Ready for the next step?

Putney 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 Putney 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.

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Ark Putney Academy

Outdoors3G pitch

London SW15 3DG, UK, SW15 3DG
Free road parking nearby.

What runs here

Weekly Training: Sat, 10–11am; See schedule
Foundation League
Teams

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Areas we cover

Local training pages nearby.

Meet Your Coaches

EXPERT COACHING IN PUTNEY.

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

Lead Coach

Jonah

Lead Coach

Danish

Lead Coach

Hansel

Lead Coach

Maryanne

Lead Coach

Parent Host

Scarlett

Parent Host

Lead Coach

Casaan

Lead Coach

Assistant Coach

Callum

Assistant Coach

Rikki

Assistant Coach

Zyrus

Assistant Coach

FAQs

Questions about Putney?

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

A WMF coach helping a young player at Putney

We coach children aged 4–7 at Putney Academy, grouped into age bands so every session is pitched at the right level. Players ready for more can progress to our competitive teams.

Weekly training at Putney is from £14.50 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 Putney. See the venues section above for maps, parking and facilities.

Get in touch with Putney.

Have questions? Our friendly team is here to help.

Call us07889 459271 Email usjonah@wemakefootballers.com Find us3 training venues — see the map

Prefer a form? Send us a message online.

Ready to start in Putney?

Join 124+ players already training at Putney Academy. Your child's journey starts with a free session.

Ark Putney Academy · SW15 3DGLondon Youth League - Riverside FC + training London Youth League - Riverside FC + training

FOOTBALL TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT IN PUTNEY.

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

Training times in Putney