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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 May 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/44215?onlineSiteId=0&locale=en-US&from_original_cui=true
Fort Worth, Texas, 76131 • 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, 76052 • 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, 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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“In addition to improvements in his technical skills, our son's football IQ has flourished since he started working with Coach Merola. He's not only a smarter player, he's having more fun on the pitch.”
“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.”
“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.”
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