Academy Manager
Berty
Academy Manager
London · Serving Becontree, Romford & more
FOOTBALL TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT IN UPMINSTER.
From first kicks to competitive teams – expert coaching for ages 4–12. First session free.
11,394+players nationwide weekly4weekly sessions4.8· Rated EXCELLENT on Trustpilot
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Players trained since 2008
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Players training across the United Kingdom
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Venue across Upminster
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Qualified coaches
Weekly training
Training times in Upminster
4 sessions across 1 venue. From £10 per session. Your first session is free.
Child's age
Day
4–7 yearsMonday
5:30pm – 6:30pmCoopers Company & Coborn School£10 per session
8–12 yearsMonday
6:30pm – 7:30pmCoopers Company & Coborn School£10 per session
4–7 yearsFriday
5:30pm – 6:30pmCoopers Company & Coborn School£10.56 per session
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Upcoming Holiday Camp
Summer Holidays Football Camp 1 (11th - 13th August 2026) · Tue, 11 Aug 2026 – Thu, 13 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 Upminster Academy
Upminster's leading football academy.
Our academy is dedicated to providing the highest quality football training for children aged 4–12 in Upminster 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 Upminster academy welcomes families from Upminster, Becontree, Romford 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
Upminster · 52+ players training
What's on in Upminster.
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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 itLewisham Academy · 15 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 joinBermondsey WMF FC · 15 miles away
Competitive pathway
Ready for the next step?
Upminster 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 Upminster 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.
Coopers Company & Coborn School
Outdoors
3G pitch
St Mary's Lane, Upminster
RM14 3HS
Parking
Free on-site car park.
Meet Your Coaches
EXPERT COACHING IN UPMINSTER.
Our qualified coaches are passionate about developing every child's potential.
Academy Manager
Mitchell
Academy Manager
Academy Manager
Luke
Academy Manager
Academy Manager
Nick
Academy Manager
Head Coach
Jordan
Head Coach
Academy Manager
Jamie
Academy Manager
Head Coach
Jamie
Head Coach
Assistant Coach
Libby
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Ainsley
Assistant Coach
Head Coach
Kasey
Head Coach
Junior Coach
Assistant Coach
Kayden
Assistant Coach
Head Coach
David
Head Coach
Parent Host
Nicola
Parent Host
Parent Host
Ugne
Parent Host
Parent Host
Marija
Parent Host
Parent Host
Jason
Parent Host
Parent Host
Danielle
Parent Host
Head Coach
Isabelle
Head Coach
Head Coach
Jake
Head Coach
Head Coach
Sonny
Head Coach
Head Coach
Liam
Head Coach
Head Coach
Joseph
Head Coach
Head Coach
Steven
Head Coach
Head Coach
Daniel
Head Coach
Head Coach
Nathan
Head Coach
Head Coach
Lily
Head Coach
Head Coach
Jack
Head Coach
Head Coach
Corey
Head Coach
FAQs
Questions about Upminster?
Find answers to common questions about training at Upminster Academy. Can't find what you're looking for? Get in touch with our team.
Contact us
Get in touch with Upminster.
Have questions? Our friendly team is here to help.
Call us07956 677 462Email usdavid@wemakefootballers.comFind usCoopers Company & Coborn School · RM14 3HS
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Coopers Company & Coborn School · RM14 3HS