Academy Manager
Steve
Academy Manager
Franchise Owner
Somerset · Serving Taunton School, Kings college, Kings College Prep School & more
FOOTBALL TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT IN TAUNTON.
From first kicks to competitive teams – expert coaching for ages 3–12. First session free.
11,394+players nationwide weekly4weekly sessions4.8· Rated EXCELLENT on Trustpilot
Join a network trusted by 100,000+ parents.
11,394+ kids are already training with us across the United Kingdom this week.
100k+
Players trained since 2008
11,394+
Players training across the United Kingdom
3
Venues across Taunton
8
Qualified coaches
Weekly training
Training times in Taunton
4 sessions across 2 venues. From £8 per session. Your first session is free.
Child's age
Day
3–7 yearsTuesday
6:30pm – 7:30pmKings College£8 per session
8–12 yearsTuesday
6:30pm – 7:30pmKings College£8 per session
8–12 yearsFriday
5:30pm – 6:30pmTaunton School£8 per session
Ready to join Taunton?
Try your first session completely free.
Upcoming Holiday Camp
Summer Camp 3-6 year old’s · Wed, 12 Aug 2026 – Fri, 14 Aug 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 Taunton Academy
Taunton's leading football academy.
Our academy is dedicated to providing the highest quality football training for children aged 4–12 in Taunton 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 Taunton academy welcomes families from Taunton, Taunton School, Kings college, Kings College Prep School 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
Taunton · 79+ players training
What's on in Taunton.
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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.
Not here yet
Foundation league
First taste of match football — in-house games, graded so every child gets a fair contest.
Closest academy running itWorthing Academy · 119 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 joinCardiff WMF FC · 35 miles away
Competitive pathway
Ready for the next step?
Taunton 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 Taunton 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.
Kings College
Outdoors
Astroturf
South Road, Taunton TA1 3LA, UK
TA1 3LA
Parking
Free road parking nearby.
Areas we cover
Local football training pages for every area we serve.
Meet Your Coaches
EXPERT COACHING IN TAUNTON.
Our qualified coaches are passionate about developing every child's potential.
Head Coach
James
Head Coach
Lead Coach
Head Coach
Flynn
Head Coach
Lead Coach
Assistant Coach
Arley
Assistant Coach
Head Coach
Georgia
Head Coach
Parent Host
Donna
Parent Host
Head Coach
Gong
Head Coach
Assistant Coach
Ashira
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Jakub
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Brody
Assistant Coach
FAQs
Questions about Taunton?
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