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FOOTBALL TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT IN GRAYS.

From first kicks to competitive teams – expert coaching for ages 4–12. First session free.

13,001+players nationwide weekly4weekly sessions4.8· Rated EXCELLENT on Trustpilot

Join a network that has trained 100,000+ players.

13,001+ kids are already training with us across the United Kingdom this week.

100k+
Players trained since 2010
13,001+
Players training across the United Kingdom
1
Venue across Grays
Weekly training

Training times in Grays

4 sessions across 1 venue. From £9 per session. Your first session is free.

Child's age
Day
4–7 yearsThursday
6pm – 7pmOrsett Heath Academy£9 per session
8–12 yearsThursday
7pm – 8pmOrsett Heath Academy£9 per session
4–7 yearsSaturday
9am – 10amOrsett Heath Academy£9 per session
8–12 yearsSaturday
10am – 11amOrsett Heath Academy£9 per session
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What WMF parents say.

Parent testimonials · WMF network
"I am impressed with We Make Footballers since day 1: the coaches, the set up, the skills and the team spirit. Really great job you do 👏 Andrei has improved a lot since starting with you."
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"I highly recommend We Make Footballers as a place to be coached, have fun and become a better player. We Make Footballers have created the possibility for higher level football for Betsy already."
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"Andreas has been attending We Make Footballers for a few weeks now and we’ve already seen a massive improvement in his confidence on the ball."
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Your first session is free.

No commitment. Just bring boots, shin pads and a water bottle.

More than weekly training

Everything your child needs as they grow with the game.

Football coaching at Grays Academy
About Grays Academy

Football coaching in Grays.

Our academy is dedicated to providing the highest quality football training for children aged 4–12 in Grays and the surrounding areas.

  • Qualified coaches
  • Small group sizes for individual attention
  • 500+ football touches per session
  • Proven development curriculum
  • Pathway to competitive football
  • Fun, positive environment

Our Grays academy welcomes families from Grays, Chafford Hundred, Ockendon, Stifford, Tilbury and surrounding areas.

RAPIDLY IMPROVE SKILLS & TECHNIQUE

GAIN CONFIDENCE ON AND OFF THE PITCH

FALL IN LOVE WITH THE GAME

MAKE FRIENDS IN A TEAM ENVIRONMENT

What's on in Grays.

Open a category to see what's running. Anything we don't run here yet, we'll point you to the closest academy that does.

Children at a weekly football training session

Training

1 programme · running here
Running here
Running here

Weekly core training

The heart of the academy — 60 minutes a week, every week of term.

Where everyone starts

Try a session, free.

Boots, shin pads, water bottle. That's it — we'll do the rest.

Competitive pathway

Ready for the next step?

Grays Academy players ready for more can step up to age-banded competitive teams that train twice a week – the natural next step for players ready to test themselves in real matches.

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Have fun. Go pro.
Michael Olise

From a local WMF academy to Bayern Munich.

Michael Olise started with us aged 6. He's one of 350+ players we've helped sign contracts for professional club academies – and Grays is part of the same pathway.

Luke Plange
Luke Plange
Grasshopper Zürich
Alfie Gilchrist
Alfie Gilchrist
West Brom
Clubs our players have signed for
ChelseaArsenalWest HamTottenhamQPRWatfordReadingBayern MunichCrystal PalaceMillwallWest BromDerby CountyFulhamBrightonMan CityLiverpoolBrentfordAberdeen
Training Venue

WHERE THE MAGIC HAPPENS.

Orsett Heath Academy

Weekly Training

Stanford Road, London, UK
RM16 3NJ

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Parking

Free road parking nearby.

Areas we cover

Local football training pages for every area we serve.

Chafford HundredOckendonStiffordTilbury
FAQs

Questions about Grays?

Find answers to common questions about training at Grays Academy. Can't find what you're looking for? Get in touch with our team.

A WMF coach helping a young player at Grays

We coach children aged 4–12 at Grays Academy, grouped into age bands (4–7 and 8–12) so every session is pitched at the right level. Players ready for more can progress to our competitive teams.

Weekly training at Grays is from £9 per session, billed in flexible blocks of 8 – less than most one-off kids' activities, for expert qualified coaching every week. Your first session is completely free with no obligation, so you can see the quality before you commit.

Pick a session that suits your child's age from the training times above and tap "Try free" – it takes under two minutes. We'll confirm your spot by email the same day.

Comfortable sports clothing, shin pads and trainers or astro boots. Bring a water bottle – we provide everything else, including footballs and bibs.

We train at 1 venue across Grays. See the venues section above for maps, parking and facilities.
Contact us

Get in touch with Grays.

Have questions? Our friendly team is here to help.

Call us07700 164304Email usgrayspurfleet@wemakefootballers.comFind usOrsett Heath Academy · RM16 3NJ

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Orsett Heath Academy · RM16 3NJ
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