Academy Manager
Raphael
Academy Manager
Florida · Serving Homestead Trailer Park & more
SOCCER TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT IN SOUTH DADE.
From first kicks to competitive teams – expert coaching for ages 4–13. 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
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Venues across South Dade
Weekly training
Training times in South Dade
4 sessions across 1 venue. From $20 per session. Your first session is free.
Child's age
Day
8–13 yearsTuesday
7pm – 8pmSoccerland Park$20 per session
4–7 yearsThursday
6pm – 7pmSoccerland Park$20 per session
8–13 yearsThursday
7pm – 8pmSoccerland Park$20 per session
Ready to join South Dade?
Try your first session completely free.
Upcoming Holiday Camp
Week 3 - April 17 · Fri, Apr 17, 2026 – Fri, Apr 17, 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 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 South Dade Academy
South Dade's leading soccer academy.
Professional soccer training for children aged 4–12 through weekly sessions, camps and competitive matches. We've helped over 100,000 players develop 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 South Dade academy welcomes families from South Dade, Homestead Trailer Park 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
South Dade · 26+ players training
What's on in South Dade.
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.
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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.
Not here yet
Birthday parties
60–90 coach-led minutes of games and a tournament. You bring the cake.
Closest academy running itRaleigh Academy · 728 miles away
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.
Squads training
WMF FC teams · the club here
WMF FC South Dade
Age-banded squads training twice a week and playing in local youth leagues.
Competitive pathway
Ready for the next step?
South Dade 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 South Dade 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
2 Training Venues
WHERE THE MAGIC HAPPENS.
Soccerland Park
2685 Southwest Pennsylvania Avenue, Homestead, FL, USA
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 SOUTH DADE.
Our qualified coaches are passionate about developing every child's potential.
FAQs
Questions about South Dade?
Find answers to common questions about training at South Dade Academy. Can't find what you're looking for? Get in touch with our team.
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Ready to start in South Dade?
Join 245+ players already training with We Make Footballers. Your child's journey starts with a free session.
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