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Welcome to the Wrexham Texans Football Academy. Our programs support player development in their technical proficiencies and enhances their decision-making capabilities within a structured yet flexible curriculum. The Academy offers coaching that supports the 'how' before the 'why'. Based on a coaching framework from the now World-famous Wrexham Football Club, the Wrexham Texans brings a new direction for player development that has seen players gain professional contracts and college scholarships along with introducing the sport and new skills to players in elementary and middle schools.
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Upcoming Events

Fort Worth, Texas Under 6 - Under 12

Come along every Friday from 6-7pm and get some touches on the ball to improve technique and build on existing skills. These sessions are tailored for beginner and intermediate soccer players in grades 1-5. Dates are March 13th, 20, 27 and April 03rd on the turf field at Highland Middle school. Price is $50 for all 4 sessions or $15 per individual session if player cannot make all 4 sessions.

Fort Worth, Texas Under 6 - Under 12

Registration is open for the 2026 Spring Break clinic on Tuesday 17th and Wednesday 18th March from 9-11am at Highland Middle school for players of all abilities aged 5-11.
Price is $60 or $35 per session. Please make sure to bring indoor and outdoor footwear as if the weather changes drastically we can go inside and use the indoor gym. We will also have a 10-minute snack break at 10am so please make sure to pack some light snacks and water.

Payment can be made using Venmo:
@WrexhamTexans

Or Zelle using:
tonymerola1@aol.com

Places will only be secured once payment is received as we will need to cap this clinic at 16 registered and paid players.

Fort Worth, Texas All ages

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.

Fort Worth, Texas Under 8 - Under 13

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.

If players don't have the technique to perform a tactic, as coaches we are failing the players of the future. A technical program that enhances their decision making on the 'how' to use techniques is the most important pillar in setting players up to maximize their potential. At the Wrexham Texans Football Academy, we strive to provide that flexible environment to meet the needs of every single player that walks onto our fields.
- Tony Merola, Executive Director

What are people saying about Coach Merola?

“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.”

Mark Withers, Australian Pro Soccer Player
Australian Pro Soccer Player

“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.”

Robbie Feist
Former boys ECNL player and i2i graduate in England.

“Tony Merola coached my son and with his positive coaching style and leadership, he re-built my son's confidence and restored his love of the game. His ability to connect with individuals with his passion for the game is hard to find.”

Saige
Parent

“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.”

Lee Jones
First team scout, Middlesbrough Football Club

“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.”

Craig Knight
Wrexham FC Academy U18's Head Coach

“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.”

Magnus Allford
CEO, The coaches' voice group

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