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Fort Worth, Texas, 76115 • AGES 5-11
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 August 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 • 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 August 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
Boys U12 team training
Saginaw,, Texas • 12U
Come join in with the Wrexham Texans boy's Academy U12team and improve technical development in a fun and safe environment. Sessions will be at Highland Middle school on the turf field from 6-715pm every Monday and Wednesday starting August 04th.
These sessions will be delivered by Coach Paul Gallagher and the team will start the TCSL league play mid August. Register now to be invited out to the sessions!
Girls U10 team training
Haslet, Texas • GRADES 3-4
Come join in with the Wrexham Texans girl's Academy teams and improve technical development in a fun and safe environment. Sessions will be at Leo Adams Middle school on the turf field from 6-715pm every Tuesday and Thursday starting August 04th. Price per player is $105 for the month.
These sessions will be delivered by Coach Merola and the team will start league play on September 19th.
Boys U8 team training
Haslet, Texas • 8U
Come join in with the Wrexham Texans boy's Academy u8 team and improve technical development in a fun and safe environment. Sessions will be at Leo Adams Middle school on the turf field from 6-715pm every Tuesday and Thursday starting August 04th. Price per player is $105 for the month.
These sessions will be delivered by Coach Merola and the team will start league play on September 19th playing 4v4 at Benbrook Sports Complex.
Haslet, 76052, Texas • Grades 2-5
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 2-5 who are either looking to improve their skills or find a love for the game. Dates are August 07,14,21 and 28 at Leo Adams MS on the turf field.
Price is $50 for all 4 sessions or $15 per individual session if player cannot make all 4 sessions.
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 $80 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.
After school Club
Fort Worth, Texas • Grades 2-5
This 5-hour program gives players from grades 2-5 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.
The price for this 5 week program is $65 or $15 per individual session per player with a sibling discount of $5.
If you are a parent or teacher and feel this program will benefit your school, then get in touch.
wrexhamtexans@gmail.com
Homeschool PE lessons
Fort Worth, Texas, 76131 • AGES 5-11
The Academy are launching a new inititave for families who homeschool their loved ones. These sessions are aimed for children of ages 5-11 who are wanting a structured program that will raise their levels of physical activity.
Sessions are split with the first hour being classroom based literacy work on diet, nutrtion, benefits of working out plus much more. The second hour is then in the centers gymnasium working on a structured warm up, activity games to raise levels of participation then fun based competition games to add that fun element to the session.
These sessions are twice a week each month on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9-11am at Betsy Price Community Center starting September 01st.
Price is $240 a month (8 sessions) or $70 a week (2 sessions) with all players needing to register through the offical Wrexham Texans website.
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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
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