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.

484+players nationwide weekly4weekly sessions4.8· Rated EXCELLENT on Trustpilot

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

484+ kids are already training with us across the United States this week.

100k+

Players trained since 2010

484+

Players training across the United States

Venue across Raleigh

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 – 10amFox Rd Magnet Elementary SchoolOutdoors$22.50 per session

8–12 yearsSaturday

10am – 11amFox Rd Magnet Elementary SchoolOutdoors$22.50 per session

4–7 yearsSunday

4pm – 5pmFox Rd Magnet Elementary SchoolOutdoors$22.50 per session

8–12 yearsSunday

5pm – 6pmFox Rd Magnet Elementary SchoolOutdoors$22.50 per session

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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

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 Raleigh Academy

Soccer coaching in Raleigh.

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

What's on in Raleigh.

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 program · 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.

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 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 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.

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Fox Rd Magnet Elementary School

OutdoorsGrass

7101 Fox Rd, Raleigh, NC 27616, USA
Free on-site car park.

What runs here

Weekly Training: Sat & Sun, 9am–6pm; See schedule
Foundation League

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Areas we cover

Local training pages nearby.

Meet Your Coaches

EXPERT COACHING IN RALEIGH.

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

Academy Manager

Conrad

Academy Manager

Assistant Coach

Lindsey

Assistant Coach

Daniel

Assistant Coach

FAQs

Questions about Raleigh?

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

A WMF coach helping a young player at Raleigh

We coach children aged 4–12 at Raleigh Academy, grouped into age bands (4–7 and 8–12) so every session is pitched at the right level. Players ready for more can progress to our competitive teams.

Weekly training at Raleigh is from $22.50 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 soccer balls and bibs.

We train at 1 venue across Raleigh. See the venues section above for maps, parking and facilities.

Get in touch with Raleigh.

Have questions? Our friendly team is here to help.

Call us(737) 276-0014 Email usakash@wemakefootballers.us Find us4 training venues — see the map

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Ready to start in Raleigh?

Join 484+ players already training with We Make Footballers. Your child's journey starts with a free session.

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SOCCER TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT IN RALEIGH.

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

Training times in Raleigh