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Highland Little Dragons
Fort Worth, Texas • PRE-K & Kinder
The Wrexham Texans Academy are launching a new program every Friday starting April 10th through May 01st for Pre-k and Kindergarten students who are interested in soccer. The Academy are 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.
Elite finishing clinic
Haslet, Texas • AGES 10-13
Register now before all 8 spaces are booked up. These sessions are tailored for players in GRADES 4-6 who play in an environment of advanced players. Sessions are to start on Friday April 10th and continue through May 08th (5 sessions in total) from 6-715pm at Leo Adams Middle school on the turf field. Players will improve their accuracy and decision making using different targets to enhance their finishing and shooting. These sessions will be delivered by Coach Tony Merola. Dates for these are April 10, 17, 24, May 01 and 08. Individual sessions are available for $20 per player per session.
Haslet Little Dragons
Haslet, 76052, Texas • PRE-K & Kinder
The Wrexham Texans Academy are launching a new program every Friday starting April 10th through May 01st for Pre-k and Kindergarten students who are interested in soccer. The Academy are 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.
Haslet, Texas, 76052 • AGES 18+
Come join in with former pro soccer player Coach Tony Merola for a speed and agilty session for 45 minutes on the grass outside the amenity center. The session will involve a dynamic warm up then continue with some interval training based on ideas and drills delivered by Coach Merola.
Highland skills APRIL
Fort Worth, Texas, Texas • AGES 7-10
Enhance and improve technical development with this 75-minute session every Wednesday in April from 6-715pm at Highland Middle school on the turf field for players in GRADES 1-3. 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 $20 per session.
Session dates are:
April 15, 22 and 29.
Leo Adams skills APRIL
Haslet, 76052, Texas • AGES 7-10
Enhance and improve technical development with this 75-minute session every Wednesday in April from 6-715pm at Leo Adams Middle school on the turf field for players in GRADES 1-3. Sessions are tailored to maximize touches on the ball and improve agility and physical fitness using the ball. The price is $50 per player for all 3 sessions or $20 per individual session.
Session dates are:
April 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.
What are people saying about Coach Merola?
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“It has been great to see Tony's pathway take him from Wrexham FC to the US. I got to witness his work last year in the NPSL on the training ground and on matchday. His passion for the game and compassion for his players shone through. I wish him well into this new venture and I wish him every success.”
“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.”
“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.”
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