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Plano, 75025, Texas • AGES 5-11
The Wrexham Texans are now offering skills sessions in Plano starting on October 10th.
Dates are October 10, 17, 24 and 31 from 9-10am at Hobitizle Park in Plano off Red River and Legacy Drive.
Price is $60 per player for all 4 sessions or $20 per individual session.
Finishing Clinic ages 5-11
Fort Worth, Texas • AGES 5-11
Sign up now for our new finishing clinic program in Fort Worth on Sunday's from 1-2pm at Hartwood Park! These are for ages 5-11 boys and girls.
Each session is tailored to maximize the touches on the ball while also improving technique and decision making using targets for accuracy for shooting purposes.
Columbus Day Clinic 2026
Haslet, Texas • Grades 1-6
Come sign up for some extra touches on the ball on Columbus Day from 9-11am for players in grades 1-6.
Players will learn new skills and improve on existing ones along with some speed and agility work to raise extra physical activity levels.
$40 per player with a sibling discount available.
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 October 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.
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, 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.
Enrichment Program
Fort Worth, Texas • Grades 1-6
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.
Sessions are to be delivered on school premises after school has finished and will be delivered by qualified and experienced Academy staff.
If you are a parent or teacher and feel this program will benefit your school, then get in touch.
wrexhamtexans@gmail.com
After school Club
Fort Worth, Texas • Grades 1-6
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.
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.
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.
What are people saying about Coach Merola?
“Tony has an easy manner and an enthusiastic approach that brings out the best in players of all ages and abilities. He is dedicated to developing skills, nurturing talent and sharing his love of football.”
“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 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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
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