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Fort Worth, Texas • AGES 12-14
Come join in with the Wrexham Texans boy's and girl's Academy teams and improve technical development in a fun and safe environment. These are for players ages 12-14 or boys and girls. Sessions will be at Highland Middle school on the turf field from 545-7pm every Tuesday and Thursday during May.
These sessions will be delivered by Coach Gallagher.
Open sessions ages 7-11
Haslet, Texas • AGES 7-11
If you have a child who is 7-11 years old and wants to play and train with the Academy, then this is a great opportunity to be part of something special.
The Wrexham Texans Academy are forming teams in the selected age groups for boys and girls to develop and grow in the game under the direction of the Academy staff in a team led environment.
11U Aug 1, 2015 – July 31, 2016
10U Aug 1, 2016 – July 31, 2017
9U Aug 1, 2017 – July 31, 2018
8U Aug 1, 2018 – July 31, 2019
Sessions are to be delivered at Leo Adams Middle school on Wednesday nights starting May 06th from 6-715pm then starting June 01st will be held every Monday and Wednesday 6-715pm.
MAY SESSIONS ARE FREE but you need to register to confirm attendance.
Highland Little Dragons
Fort Worth, Texas • 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, 76052, Texas • 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 Moves
Fort Worth, Texas, Texas • AGES 7-14
Enhance and improve technical development with this 75-minute session every Friday in May from 6-715pm at Highland Middle school on the turf field for players ages 7-14. Sessions are tailored to maximize touches on the ball and improve agility and physical fitness using the ball. The price is $65 per player or $20 per session.
Session dates are:
May 01, 08, 15 and 22
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 • 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?
“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.”
“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.”
“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'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.”
“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.”
“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.”
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