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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.
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.
Fort Worth, Texas, 76164 • Grades 1-5
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 on November 12, 19 and December 03rd from 330-5pm.
Individual/Group 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 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 1-5
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 1-5
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
After school Club
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.
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.
Enrichment Program
Fort Worth, Texas • 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.
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
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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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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