Medway · Serving Wainscott, Finsbury, Cuxton & more

FOOTBALL TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT IN ROCHESTER.

From first kicks to competitive teams – expert coaching for ages 4–12. First session free.

130+local players weekly8weekly sessions4.8· Rated EXCELLENT on Trustpilot

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

130+ local kids are already training in Rochester this week.

100k+

Players trained since 2010

130+

Players currently training at Rochester

Venue across Rochester

Qualified coaches

Weekly training

Training times in Rochester

8 sessions across 1 venue. From £11.50 per session. Your first session is free.

Child's age

Day

6–8 yearsTuesday

5:30pm – 6:30pmThinking Fitness at RochesterIndoor & outdoor£11.50 per session

4–5 yearsTuesday

5:30pm – 6:30pmThinking Fitness at RochesterIndoor & outdoor£11.50 per session

7–9 yearsTuesday

6:30pm – 7:30pmThinking Fitness at RochesterIndoor & outdoor£11.50 per session

10–12 yearsTuesday

6:30pm – 7:30pmThinking Fitness at RochesterIndoor & outdoor£11.50 per session

4–5 yearsSaturday

9:30am – 10:30amThinking Fitness at RochesterIndoor & outdoor£11.50 per session

6–8 yearsSaturday

9:30am – 10:30amThinking Fitness at RochesterIndoor & outdoor£11.50 per session

10–12 yearsSaturday

10:30am – 11:30amThinking Fitness at RochesterIndoor & outdoor£11.50 per session

7–9 yearsSaturday

10:30am – 11:30amThinking Fitness at RochesterIndoor & outdoor£11.50 per session

Ready to join Rochester?

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

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 Rochester Academy

Football coaching in Rochester.

Our academy is dedicated to providing the highest quality football training for children aged 4–12 in Rochester 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 Rochester academy welcomes families from Rochester, Wainscott, Finsbury, Cuxton 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

Rochester · 130+ players training

What's on in Rochester.

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.

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?

Rochester 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 Rochester 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.

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Thinking Fitness at Rochester

Indoor & outdoorGrass

Thinking Fitness at Rochester, Maidstone Road, Rochester, ME1 3BY
Free on-site car park.

What runs here

Weekly Training: Tue & Sat, 9:30am–7:30pm; See schedule
Holiday Camps: Book a camp

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Areas we cover

Local training pages nearby.

Meet Your Coaches

EXPERT COACHING IN ROCHESTER.

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

Lead Coach

Cameron

Lead Coach

Assistant Coach

Ronak

Assistant Coach

Lead Coach

Connor

Lead Coach

Assistant Coach

Clarence

Assistant Coach

Parent Host

Jasmine

Parent Host

Assistant Coach

Kelechi

Assistant Coach

Sophie

Assistant Coach

James

Assistant Coach

Parent Host

Kathryn

Parent Host

FAQs

Questions about Rochester?

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

A WMF coach helping a young player at Rochester

We coach children aged 4–12 at Rochester Academy, grouped into age bands (4–5, 6–8, 7–9 and 10–12) so every session is pitched at the right level. Players ready for more can progress to our competitive teams.

Weekly training at Rochester is from £11.50 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 Rochester. See the venues section above for maps, parking and facilities.

Get in touch with Rochester.

Have questions? Our friendly team is here to help.

Call us07477 106095 Email usmedwaywest@wemakefootballers.com Find usThinking Fitness at Rochester · ME1 3BY

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Join 130+ players already training at Rochester Academy. Your child's journey starts with a free session.

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FOOTBALL TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT IN ROCHESTER.

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

Training times in Rochester