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Fort Worth, Texas, 76131 • AGES 9-10
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 boys ages 9-10. Sessions will be at Highland Middle school on the turf field from 545-7pm every Monday and Wednesday during May.
These sessions will be delivered by Coach Gallagher.
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.
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:
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 every Wednesday night starting June 03rd from 6-715pm.
Price is $65 per player with a sibling discount available.
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!!
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.
What are people saying about Coach Merola?
“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.”
“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 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 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.”
“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.”
“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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