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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 14U - 15U

Come join in with the Wrexham Texans as we make history by entering a boys' team of 7th and 8th graders (2024/25 school year) and play some indoor soccer at the Game On facility in Fort Worth. Training will start once a week on Thursday's 7-815pm at Highland Middle school on July 10 and continue through August 28th (8 sessions in total). Games will start August 09th. The price is $195 per player and includes all coaching fees (8 sessions and 8 games), registration fee for the indoor along with referee fees for each game.

Fort Worth, Texas Under 10

Come join in with the Wrexham Texans as we look to create a 2016 girls' team and play some indoor soccer at the Game On facility in Fort Worth. Training will start once a week on Thursday's 545pm to 7pm at Highland Middle school on July 10 and continue through August 28th (8 sessions in total). Games will start August 09th. The price is $195 per player and includes all coaching fees (8 sessions and 8 games), registration fee for the indoor along with referee fees for each game.

Fort Worth, Texas Under 8 - Under 9

Come join in with the Wrexham Texans as we look to create a 2017 girls' team and play some indoor soccer at the Game On facility in Fort Worth. Training will start once a week on Thursday's 545pm to 7pm at Highland Middle school on July 10 and continue through August 28th (8 sessions in total). Games will start August 09th. The price is $195 per player and includes all coaching fees (8 sessions and 8 games), registration fee for the indoor along with referee fees for each game.

Fort Worth, Texas Under 8 - Under 9

Come join in with the Wrexham Texans as we look to create a 2017 boys' team and play some indoor soccer at the Game On facility in Fort Worth. Training will start once a week on Thursday's 545pm to 7pm at Highland Middle school on July 10 and continue through August 28th (8 sessions in total). Games will start August 09th. The price is $195 per player and includes all coaching fees (8 sessions and 8 games), registration fee for the indoor along with referee fees for each game.

Fort Worth, Texas Under 11

Come join in with the Wrexham Texans as we look to create a 2015 girls' team and play some indoor soccer at the Game On facility in Fort Worth. Training will start once a week on Thursday's 545pm to 7pm at Highland Middle school on July 10 and continue through August 28th (8 sessions in total). Games will start August 09th. The price is $195 per player and includes all coaching fees (8 sessions and 8 games), registration fee for the indoor along with referee fees for each game.

Fort Worth, Texas Under 7

Come join in with the Wrexham Texans as we look to create a 2018 boys' team and play some indoor soccer at the Game On facility in Fort Worth. Training will start once a week on Thursday's 545pm to 7pm at Highland Middle school on July 10 and continue through August 28th (8 sessions in total). Games will start August 09th. The price is $195 per player and includes all coaching fees (8 sessions and 8 games), registration fee for the indoor along with referee fees for each game. The games will be 4v4 and I will max out the roster when we get to 7 players.

Fort Worth, Texas 14U - 15U

Come join in with the Wrexham Texans as we make history by entering a boys' team of 7th and 8th graders (2024/25 school year) and play some indoor soccer at the Game On facility in Fort Worth. Training will start once a week on Thursday's 7-815pm at Highland Middle school on July 10 and continue through August 28th (8 sessions in total). Games will start August 09th. The price is $195 per player and includes all coaching fees (8 sessions and 8 games), registration fee for the indoor along with referee fees for each game.

Hondo, Texas Under 12 - Under 17

The Wrexham Texans Academy are heading to San Antonio to deliver a skills session with the main focus on technical development and scoring goals!! Registration is open for the Hondo Summer Skills session on Saturday July 19th from 9-11am. Plyers in grades 7-12 are welcome to register and attend. 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. Price is $30 per player with a $5 sibling discount.

Fort Worth, Texas Under 6 - Under 12

Registration is open for the Summer Clinic 2 on Monday July 21-23 from 9-1130am. Players are welcome of all abilities ages 5-11. 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. Price is $105 per player with a $10 discount for each sibling attending.

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

“I've had the privilege of playing for Tony and he truly addresses all aspects of the game in the principles he has developed. His wealth of coaching experience in the UK and US shows. He connects with players on a personal level, helping individuals and teams improve and to perform in competition whilst making every session enjoyable. From youth grade to the professional player, I highly recommend working with Tony.”

Mark Withers, Australian Pro Soccer Player
Australian Pro Soccer Player

“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.

“Tony is hands down one of the most passionate and compassionate coaches I have had the privilege of working with. I have seen first hand his training methods and he is one I fully trust to train my groups.”

Rusty Oglesby
President, United Soccer Coaches

“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.”

Jen
Parent

“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.”

Lee Jones
First team scout, Middlesbrough Football Club

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