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Fort Worth, Texas, 76104 • AGES 5-11
The Wrexham Texans Academy has partnered with the City of Forth Worth Parks and Recreation to deliver soccer specific skills at the Fire Station Community Center in Fort Worth through June. Sessions are 10-11am for ages 5-11 at the center's gymnasium every Saturday morning 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/44374?onlineSiteId=0&locale=en-US&from_original_cui=true
The Literacy Project
Fort Worth, Texas • AGES 5-11
The Wrexham Texans Football Academy (WTFA) Literacy Project is a program created to support local Elementary and Middle schools using football (soccer) as a vehicle to promote reading and writing levels in both boys and girls. The project has and continues to be implemented throughout the City of Fort Worth Parks and Rec Department during the summer months at community centers across the city. To date, almost 200 children have had access to the project which has elevated reading levels while also improving physical activity levels using the game of soccer to enhance this.
Fort Worth, Texas, 76131 • AGES 5-11
Registration is open for the 2026 Summer Series clinics with the Wrexham Texans Academy. Dates for the first clinic are June 08-09th at Highland Middle school from 9-11am and the second one is July 27-28th. Sessions will maximize touches on the ball and improve technical elements such as dribbling, passing and scoring goals. Speed and agility work will also be included along with some balance and changing direction games. This clinic is for ages 5-11 and aimed at beginners and intermediate levels. Price is $65 for each clinic with a $10 discount if you book and register for both!!
Fort Worth, Texas, 76131 • AGES 5-11
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 through June 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/45149?onlineSiteId=0&locale=en-US&from_original_cui=true
Individual Training Sessions
Fort Worth, Texas • AGES 8-18
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.
What are people saying about Coach Merola?
“Coach Tony was such a positive influence on my son and his team. At the beginning of the season they looked like they were 1 level above bumble bee soccer but by the end of the season were using the entire field and playing positions properly. He connected with the kids through their passion for soccer and helped them continue to love the sport.”
“In addition to improvements in his technical skills, our son's football IQ has flourished since he started working with Coach Merola. He's not only a smarter player, he's having more fun on the pitch.”
“Myself and Tony have know each other since our Wrexham Football Club days. Tony has a rich history of developing many youngsters which have gone on to be professional footballers. He understands the technical needs of players which provides the platform for them to flourish in the future.”
“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.”
“Tony has an easy manner and an enthusiastic approach that brings out the best in players of all ages and abilities. He is dedicated to developing skills, nurturing talent and sharing his love of football.”
“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.”
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