What is the Wrexham Texans Football Academy?
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Welcome to the Wrexham Texans Football Academy. Our platform supports player development in their technical proficiencies which in turn enhances their decision making capabilities further down the line. With a structured yet flexible curriculum and principles of play to support the Academy's Game Model, the WTFA offers coaching that supports the 'how' before the 'why'. Based on methods from the now World famous Wrexham Football Club, the Wrexham Texans brings a new direction for player development that has seen players from the UK gain professional contracts and youth team players in the US attend their College of choice.
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Upcoming Events

Haslet, Texas, Texas Under 6 - Under 12

Enhance and improve technical development with this 60-minute session every Tuesday from 6-7pm at Leo Adams Middle school. Sessions are tailored to maximize touches on the ball and improve agility and physical fitness using the ball. The price is $55 per player, and the sessions are on:
Sep 02nd, 09th, 16th and 23rd.

Haslet, Texas Under 11

Come join in with the Wrexham Texans 2015/16 girls' team to improve technical development in a fun and safe environment. Sessions will be at Leo Adams Middle school turf field in Haslet from 645pm to 8pm every Thursday in September on the 04th, 11th, 18th and 25th. Price per player is $65 for all 4 sessions. We are playing indoor at Game On in Fort Worth in the boy's bracket through the end of September.

Haslet, Texas Under 9

Come join in with the Wrexham Texans 2017 boy's and girl's teams and improve technical development in a fun and safe environment. Sessions will be at Leo Adams Middle school turf field in Haslet from 530pm to 645pm every Thursday in September on the 04th, 11th, 18th and 25th. Price per player is $65 for all 4 sessions. We are playing indoor at Game On in Fort Worth in the boy's bracket through the end of September.

Fort Worth, Texas 15U - 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.

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?

“It has been great to see Tony's pathway take him from Wrexham FC to the US. I got to witness his work last year in the NPSL on the training ground and on matchday. His passion for the game and compassion for his players shone through. I wish him well into this new venture and I wish him every success.”

Bryn Law
Premier League Football broadcaster, UK

“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

“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

“Whilst playing ECNL under Coach Merola he helped me develop my game as an offensive minded player which helped open up pathways for me to play in England. The knowledge he has of the game and experience of working with all kinds players makes him an excellent coach that anyone would be lucky to play for.”

Robbie Feist
Former boys ECNL player and i2i graduate in England.

“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

“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

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