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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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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 indoor at the center's gymnasium every Saturday morning through October 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/42758?onlineSiteId=0&locale=en-US&from_original_cui=true

Address is:

1601 Lipscomb St., Fort Worth 76104

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 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?onlineSiteId=0&locale=en-US&activity_select_param=2&center_ids=345&activity_keyword=SOCCER&viewMode=list

Address is:

8375 Blue Mound Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76131

Fort Worth, Texas, Texas Under 6 - Under 12

Enhance and improve technical development with this 75-minute session every Tuesday from 6-715pm indoors at Highland Middle school. Sessions are tailored to maximize touches on the ball and improve agility and physical fitness using the ball. The price is $50 per player, or $15 per individual session.
Session dates are:
November 04, 11, 18 and 25.

Fort Worth, Texas All ages

This 5-hour program gives players from grades K-5 the opportunity to be coached and trained after school by qualified and background checked staff from the Wrexham Texans Football Academy.

Qualified staff will visit the school on a selected day for 5 weeks to deliver an organized session containing soccer skills and agility movement.

If you are a parent or teacher and feel this program will benefit your school, then get in touch.

wrexhamtexans@gmail.com

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 Under 6 - Under 12

Come along and have players join in and get some extra touches on the ball along with some agility work and speed drills to help improve overall fitness and physical activity levels during Thanksgiving break. This is for boys and girls aged 5-11.

The clinic will be held from 9-11am at Highland Middle school on the turf field and the price is $50 per player or $30 per morning. Please bring indoor tennis shoes as if the weather doesn't cooperate, we will move the clinic inside the school gymnasium.

Any questions please email:
wrexhamtexans@gmail.com

Payment can be made using:

Venmo:
@WrexhamTexans

Zelle:
tonymerola1@aol.com

Fort Worth, Texas All ages

If you have a business and want to support a local Youth soccer Academy then please see the sponsorship packages we have on offer for 12 months.

GOLD PACKAGE $750:
Company logo on coaches gear
Company logo on players gear
Company logo on all socials
Company logo on flyers
Company logo and link on website and future podcasts

SILVER PACKAGE $500:
Company logo and link on website
Company logo on all socials
Company logo on flyers

PLATINUM PACKAGE $1000:
All items that are Gold and Silver combined into one package.

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?

“Coach Merola's passions for his players and dedication to the game are unmatched. Any young player would love to have him as a coach as he gives many players like myself a great foundation to grow mentally, technically and tactically.”

Michael Constant
Center back, Emory University, D3

“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 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.”

Craig Knight
Wales National team U17 Head Coach

“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 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

“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

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