Hertfordshire · Serving Bushey, Rickmansworth & more

FOOTBALL TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT IN WATFORD.

From first kicks to competitive teams – expert coaching for ages 3–13. First session free.

299+local players weekly11weekly sessions4.8· Rated EXCELLENT on Trustpilot

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

299+ local kids are already training in Watford this week.

100k+

Players trained since 2010

299+

Players currently training at Watford

Venues across Watford

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 SchoolOutdoors£10.63 per session

8–13 yearsTuesday

7pm – 8pmCroxley Danes SchoolOutdoors£10.63 per session

5–8 yearsThursday

6pm – 7pmCroxley Danes SchoolOutdoors£10.63 per session

6–11 yearsThursdayGirls only

7pm – 8pmCroxley Danes SchoolOutdoors£10.63 per session

7–13 yearsThursday

7pm – 8pmCroxley Danes SchoolOutdoors£10.63 per session

5–8 yearsFriday

6pm – 7:15pmSt. Joan of Arc Catholic High SchoolOutdoors£10.63 per session

9–12 yearsFriday

6pm – 7:15pmSt. Joan of Arc Catholic High SchoolOutdoors£10.63 per session

3–7 yearsSaturday

9:30am – 10:30amCroxley Danes SchoolOutdoors£10.63 per session

8–13 yearsSaturday

10:30am – 11:30amCroxley Danes SchoolOutdoors£10.63 per session

4–12 yearsSaturday

11:30am – 12:30pmCroxley Danes SchoolOutdoors£10.63 per session

4–7 yearsSunday

9:30am – 10:30amWatford Power LeagueOutdoors£10.63 per session

Ready to join Watford?

Try your first session completely free.

Upcoming Holiday Camp

1 camp at Watford Power League

All camps

Mon 26 – Thu 29 Oct26th & 29th · 9:15am – 4pm

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 Watford Academy

Football coaching in Watford.

Our academy is dedicated to providing the highest quality football training for children aged 3–13 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 · 299+ players training

What's on in Watford.

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.

Looking for one-on-one training? We can help

Looking for girls-only sessions? See girls sessions & times

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 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 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

3 Training Venues

WHERE THE MAGIC HAPPENS.

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Croxley Danes School

Outdoors

Croxley Danes School, Baldwins Lane, Croxley Green, Hertfordshire, Rickmansworth, WD3 3LR
Free on-site car park.

What runs here

Weekly Training: Tue, Thu & Sat, 9:30am–8pm; See schedule
Girls Training
Teams

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Areas we cover

Local training pages nearby.

Meet Your Coaches

EXPERT COACHING IN WATFORD.

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

Lead Coach

Patrick

Lead Coach

Simon

Lead Coach

Will

Lead Coach

Yasmin

Lead Coach

FAQs

Questions about Watford?

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

A WMF coach helping a young player at Watford

We coach children aged 3–13 at Watford 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 Watford is from £10.63 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 3 venues across Watford. See the venues section above for maps, parking and facilities.

Get in touch with Watford.

Have questions? Our friendly team is here to help.

Call us07724 145680 Email uswatford@wemakefootballers.com Find us3 training venues — see the map

Prefer a form? Send us a message online.

Ready to start in Watford?

Join 299+ players already training at Watford Academy. Your child's journey starts with a free session.

Croxley Danes School · WD3 3LRWatford Power League · WD18 6NSSt. Joan of Arc Catholic High School

FOOTBALL TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT IN WATFORD.

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