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Highland Little Dragons
Fort Worth, Texas, 76131 • Ages 4-6
The Wrexham Texans Academy are launching a new program starting May 08th for players ages 4-6 who are interested in soccer. The Academy is running two locations at Highland Middle school and Leo Adams from 5-6pm. These sessions are designed for players at beginner level with the main focus on movement, touches on the ball by changing direction and social interaction with confidence building skills. Price is $50 per player.
Haslet Little Dragons
Haslet,, Texas, 76052 • Ages 4-6
The Wrexham Texans Academy are launching a new program starting May 08th for players ages 4-6 who are interested in soccer. The Academy is running two locations at Highland Middle school and Leo Adams from 5-6pm. These sessions are designed for players at beginner level with the main focus on movement, touches on the ball by changing direction and social interaction with confidence building skills. Price is $50 per player.
Highland Dragon Skills
Fort Worth,, Texas, 76131 • AGES 11-14
Enhance and improve technical development with this 60 minute session every Friday in May from 6-7pm at Highland Middle school on the turf field for players in grades 6-8. 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 session.
Session dates are:
May 08, 15, 22 and 29.
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.
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!!
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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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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