Assistant Coach
Michael
Assistant Coach
North Carolina · Serving Six Forks, Raleigh & more
SOCCER TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT IN RALEIGH.
From first kicks to competitive teams – expert coaching for ages 4–12. First session free.
245+players nationwide weekly4weekly sessions4.8· Rated EXCELLENT on Trustpilot
Join a network trusted by 100,000+ parents.
245+ kids are already training with us across the United States this week.
100k+
Players trained since 2008
245+
Players training across the United States
3
Venues across Raleigh
3
Qualified coaches
Weekly training
Training times in Raleigh
4 sessions across 1 venue. From $22.50 per session. Your first session is free.
Child's age
Day
4–7 yearsSaturday
9am – 10amRaleigh Academy_Durant Rd ES$22.50 per session
8–12 yearsSaturday
10am – 11amRaleigh Academy_Durant Rd ES$22.50 per session
4–7 yearsSunday
4pm – 5pmRaleigh Academy_Durant Rd ES$22.50 per session
Ready to join Raleigh?
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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 soccer 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 Raleigh Academy
Raleigh's leading soccer academy.
Professional soccer training for children aged 4–12 — weekly classes, development camps and competitive matches. We've helped over 100,000 players develop their skills, with 250+ joining professional academies.
- Qualified coaches
- Small group sizes for individual attention
- 500+ soccer ball touches per session
- Proven development curriculum
- Pathway to competitive soccer
- Fun, positive environment
Our Raleigh academy welcomes families from Raleigh, Six Forks 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
Raleigh · 32+ players training
What's on in Raleigh.
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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.
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 soccer — in-house games, graded so every child gets a fair contest.
Not here yet
WMF FC teams
Age-banded squads training twice a week and playing in local youth leagues.
Closest club you can joinWMF FC South Dade · 728 miles away
Competitive pathway
Ready for the next step?
Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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.
Durant Road Elementary School
9901 Durant Rd, Raleigh, NC 27614
27614
Good to know
- Qualified, safeguarding-trained coaches
- Soccer balls & training equipment provided
- Small groups, structured by age & ability
- Your first session is free
Areas we cover
Local soccer training pages for every area we serve.
Meet Your Coaches
EXPERT COACHING IN RALEIGH.
Our qualified coaches are passionate about developing every child's potential.
Assistant Coach
Lindsey
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Conrad
Assistant Coach
FAQs
Questions about Raleigh?
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