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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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Haslet,, Texas, 76052 • Grades 1-2

The Wrexham Texans Academy are launching a new program starting November 07th from 9-10am for players in grades 1-5 who are interested in soccer. These sessions are designed for players at beginner and intermediate level with the main focus on movement, touches on the ball by changing direction and social interaction with confidence building skills. Price is $60 per player for all 4 sessions.

Fort Worth, Texas • Grades 1-2

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.

Fort Worth, Texas • Grades 1-2

The Wrexham Texans Academy has partnered with the City of Forth Worth Parks and Rec Department to deliver soccer specific skills at the Betsy Price Community Center in Northwest Fort Worth for players in grades 1-6. Sessions are 6-7pm indoor at the center's gymnasium every Monday through November 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.

Saginaw,, Texas • 12U

Come join in with the Wrexham Texans boy's Academy 12U team and improve technical development in a fun and safe environment. Sessions will be at Highland Middle school on the turf field from 6-730pm..
These sessions will be delivered by Coach Paul Gallagher and the team are playing in the TCSL outdoor and indoor at Game On during the Fall.
Register now to be invited out to the sessions!

Fort Worth, Texas, 76164 • Grades 1-2

The Wrexham Texans Academy are proud to launch an exciting new program that enhances student reading and physical activity levels using soccer as the vehicle to drive this initiative for students in grades 1-5.

We are so excited to visit the All Saints Catholic school for these sessions starting Thursday November 05th and continuing on November 12, 19 and December 03rd from 330-5pm.

Fort Worth, Texas • GRADES 5-6

Come train with Coach Paul Gallagher for a FREE open skills session with his U12 boys' team on Saturday November 14th at Highland Middle school from 10-1130am. Players must register online if attending using the website link below:

https://wrexhamtexans.com/programs

Fort Worth, Texas • GRADES 7-8

Come train with Coach Amanda Sheldon for a FREE open skills session on Saturday November 14th at Highland Middle school from 10-1130am for girl's in grades 7 and 8. Players must register online if attending using the website link below:

https://wrexhamtexans.com/programs

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, over 300 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 • 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 or 45 minutes for $70 with the option to use two turf locations we in either Haslet and Saginaw. Email us to book your reservation.
wrexhamtexans@gmail.com

Haslet, Texas • Grades 1-2

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 in grades 1-5.

The clinic will be held from 9-11am at Leo Adams Middle school on the turf field and the price is $60 per player or $35 per morning. The dates are Monday November 23rd and Tuesday November 24th.

Fort Worth, Texas • GRADES 7-8

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. Games will start November 28th. The price is $135 per player and includes all coaching fees (8 games), registration fee for the indoor along with referee fees for each game.

Fort Worth, Texas • Grades 1-2

Our Academy is looking for 1-2 players to play indoor with our newly formed U8 boy's team to play at Game On starting November 28th. This team will be coached by Coach Tony Merola for players in grades 1 and 2.
If you are interested in playing indoor, please register or email us for more information.

wrexhamtexans@gmail.com

Fort Worth, Texas • GRADES 7-8

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. Games will start November 28th. The price is $135 per player and includes all coaching fees (8 games), registration fee for the indoor along with referee fees for each game.

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.

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

“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

“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.”

Magnus Allford
CEO, The coaches' voice group

“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

“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

“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.

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