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Welcome to the Wrexham Texans Football Academy. Our programs support player development in their technical proficiencies and enhances their decision-making capabilities within a structured yet flexible curriculum. The Academy offers coaching that supports the 'how' before the 'why'. Based on a coaching framework from the now World-famous Wrexham Football Club, the Wrexham Texans brings a new direction for player development that has seen players gain professional contracts and college scholarships along with introducing the sport and new skills to players in elementary and middle schools.
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Fort Worth, Texas Under 6 - Under 12

The Wrexham Texans Football Academy bring you a FREE 90-minute skills session on Saturday January 17th from 10-1130am at Highland Middle school on the turf field. Due to the high demand of this session places are limited to 25 so once this number is reached registration will close. Book now before capacity is reached!!

Fort Worth, Texas Under 10 - Under 18

Develop and improve soccer specific skills through a customized training program designed to suit players current skill level. Each session is tailored to meet individual technical needs and improve decision making capabilities. You can have a full hour of detail and reps from Coach Merola for $70 and we have two turf locations we use in Haslet and Saginaw.

Fort Worth, Texas, 76106 Under 6 - Under 12

The Wrexham Texans Football Academy bring you a FREE 60-minute skills session on Saturday January 24th from 10-11am at Diamond Hill Community Center inside the gymnasium. Due to the high demand of this session places are limited to 25 so once this number is reached registration will close. Book now before capacity is reached!!

Fort Worth, Texas, 76131 Under 6 - Under 12

The Wrexham Texans Academy has partnered with the City of Forth Worth to deliver soccer specific skills at the Betsy Price Community Center in Northwest Fort Worth. Sessions are 6-7pm indoor at the center's gymnasium every Monday and are delivered by the Academy staff coaches. No cleats are allowed as the surface is a basketball gym court, so tennis shoes are needed.

Registration and payment are due through the City of Fort Worth using the below link:

https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/cityoffortworth/activity/search/detail/44075?onlineSiteId=0&locale=en-US&from_original_cui=true

Fort Worth, Texas Under 6 - Under 12

The Wrexham Texans Football Academy bring you a FREE 60-minute skills session on Saturday January 31st from 10-11am at Greenbriar Community Center inside the gymnasium. Due to the high demand of this session places are limited to 25 so once this number is reached registration will close. Book now before capacity is reached!!

Fort Worth, Texas, 76104 Under 6 - Under 12

The Wrexham Texans Academy has partnered with the City of Forth Worth to deliver soccer specific skills at the Fire Station Community Center in Fort Worth. Sessions are 10-11am for ages 5-11 then 11-12pm ages 12-16 indoor at the center's gymnasium every Saturday morning through February 2026 and is delivered by the Academy staff coaches. No cleats are allowed as the surface is a basketball gym court, so tennis shoes are needed.

Registration and payment are due through the City of Fort Worth using the below link:

https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/cityoffortworth/activity/search/detail/42922?onlineSiteId=0&locale=en-US&from_original_cui=true

Fort Worth, Texas, 76115 Under 6 - Under 12

The Wrexham Texans Academy has partnered with the City of Forth Worth to deliver soccer specific skills at the Greenbriar Community Center in Fort Worth. Sessions are 9-10am indoor at the center's gymnasium every Saturday morning through February 2026 and are delivered by the Academy staff coaches. No cleats are allowed as the surface is a basketball gym court, so tennis shoes are needed.

Registration and payment are due through the City of Fort Worth using the below link:

https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/cityoffortworth/activity/search/detail/43264?onlineSiteId=0&locale=en-US&from_original_cui=true

If players don't have the technique to perform a tactic, as coaches we are failing the players of the future. A technical program that enhances their decision making on the 'how' to use techniques is the most important pillar in setting players up to maximize their potential. At the Wrexham Texans Football Academy, we strive to provide that flexible environment to meet the needs of every single player that walks onto our fields.
- Tony Merola, Executive Director

What are people saying about Coach Merola?

“I have know Tony for over 15 years and have always been impressed by his impact on both his programs and on his players. I've witnessed him work at all levels of football and his energy and passion for the game have always shone through.”

Eric McAleer
Senior Vice President, WorldStrides Sports

“Tony Merola coached my son and with his positive coaching style and leadership, he re-built my son's confidence and restored his love of the game. His ability to connect with individuals with his passion for the game is hard to find.”

Saige
Parent

“Tony's coaching philosophy goes beyond the pitch, creating an environment that fosters not only technical prowess but also instills values such as teamwork, discipline, and a genuine love for the game. It's evident that he nurtures individual players with a deep understanding of the game.”

Adam Owen
Blackburn Rovers F.C Technical Director

“I have known Tony 30 years since our days together at Wrexham Football Club. Even then he displayed a deep knowledge of the game and there was never any doubt he would go on to be a top coach. I would have no hesitation recommending Tony to anybody who was thinking about the development of their child.”

Mark Morris
U21 and Academy Goalkeeper coach, Liverpool Football Club

“Coach Merola has been instrumental in nurturing my daughter's soccer skills. His dedication, encouraging approach and ability to create a supportive environment has greatly contributed to her growth as a player.I wholeheartedly recommend Coach Merola for his outstanding coaching abilities and positive impact on young athletes.”

Lyndsey
Parent

“I have know Tony for many years and during this time seen him excel as a coach, leveraging his extensive expertise from his professional playing days. Exceptional in his ability to connect with players, he skillfully fosters their development both technically and tactically.”

Magnus Allford
CEO, The coaches' voice group

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