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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, Texas Under 6 - Under 12

Enhance and improve technical development with this 75-minute session every Wednesday in March 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 $65 per player.
Session dates are:
March 04, 11, 18, & 25.

Fort Worth, Texas Under 6 - Under 12

Come along every Friday from 6-7pm and get some touches on the ball to improve technique and build on existing skills. These sessions are tailored for beginner and intermediate soccer players in grades 1-5. Dates are March 13th, 20, 27 and April 03rd on the turf field at Highland Middle school. Price is $50 for all 4 sessions or $15 per individual session if player cannot make all 4 sessions.

Fort Worth, Texas Under 12 - Under 14

Come along every Friday from 6-7pm and get some touches on the ball to improve technique and build on existing skills. These sessions are tailored for players in grades 6-8 who are either looking to improve their skills set and be part of the middle school soccer program. Dates are March 13th, 20th, 27th and April 03rd on the turf field at Highland Middle school. Price is $50 for all 4 sessions or $15 per individual session if player cannot make all 4 sessions. If we have enough interest from both boys and girls, the plan is to have indoor teams that will participate in the indoor league at Game On starting in June.

Fort Worth, Texas, 76104 Under 6 - Under 12

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 March. Sessions are 10-11am for ages 5-11 then 11-12pm ages 12-16 indoor at the center's gymnasium every Saturday morning through March 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 March 2026 and are delivered by the Academy staff coaches for players aged 5-11. 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

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 starting 09th March 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 All ages

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 8 - Under 13

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.

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?

“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

“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

“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.”

Chad Janicek
Parent

“Having known Tony for 35 years through footbalI, family and work, I can honestly say his passion for life and our beautiful game is second to none. Seeing him continue to coach in the game after his playing days shows his passion for the game and I was pleased to see him achieve his UEFA A licence through the Welsh FA and take that learning over to the United States. I had no doubt that Tony would go on to be a top coach and would recommend him to anyone who wants to develop within the game.”

Steve Williams
Former President, The Football Association of Wales

“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

“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

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