Head Coach
Patrick
Head Coach
Hertfordshire · Serving Bushey, Rickmansworth & more
FOOTBALL TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT IN WATFORD.
From first kicks to competitive teams – expert coaching for ages 4–13. First session free.
247+local players weekly11weekly sessions4.8· Rated EXCELLENT on Trustpilot
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247+ local kids are already training in Watford this week.
100k+
Players trained since 2008
247+
Players currently training at Watford
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Venues across Watford
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Qualified coaches
Weekly training
Training times in Watford
11 sessions across 3 venues. From £10.63 per session. Your first session is free.
Child's age
Day
4–7 yearsTuesday
6pm – 7pmCroxley Danes School£10.63 per session
8–13 yearsTuesday
7pm – 8pmCroxley Danes School£10.63 per session
6–8 yearsThursday
6pm – 7pmCroxley Danes School£10.63 per session
Ready to join Watford?
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Upcoming Holiday Camp
WMF Summer Camp - 20th - 23rd July · Mon, 20 Jul 2026 – Thu, 23 Jul 2026
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 Watford Academy
Watford's leading football academy.
Our academy is dedicated to providing the highest quality football training for children aged 4–12 in Watford 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 Watford academy welcomes families from Watford, Bushey, Rickmansworth 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
Watford · 247+ players training
What's on in Watford.
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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.
Season under way
Foundation league
First taste of match football — in-house games, graded so every child gets a fair contest.
Squads training
WMF FC teams · the club here
Watford WMF FC
Age-banded squads training twice a week and playing in local youth leagues.
Competitive pathway
Ready for the next step?
Watford 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 Watford 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
4 Training Venues
WHERE THE MAGIC HAPPENS.
Croxley Danes School
Croxley Danes School, Baldwins Lane, Croxley Green, Hertfordshire, Rickmansworth
WD3 3LR
Parking
Free on-site car park.
Areas we cover
Local football training pages for every area we serve.
Meet Your Coaches
EXPERT COACHING IN WATFORD.
Our qualified coaches are passionate about developing every child's potential.
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FAQs
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Croxley Danes School · WD3 3LRRickmansworth School · WD3 3AQWatford Power League · WD18 6NSSt. Joan of Arc Catholic High School