Head Coach
Danish
Head Coach
Coach
London · Serving Clapham & more
FOOTBALL TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT IN BATTERSEA.
From first kicks to competitive teams – expert coaching for ages 4–12. First session free.
11,394+players nationwide weekly2weekly sessions4.8· Rated EXCELLENT on Trustpilot
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100k+
Players trained since 2008
11,394+
Players training across the United Kingdom
2
Venues across Battersea
9
Qualified coaches
Weekly training
Training times in Battersea
2 sessions across 1 venue. From £14.50 per session. Your first session is free.
Child's age
Day
4–7 yearsTuesday
5pm – 6pmBattersea Academy£14.50 per session
8–12 yearsTuesday
6pm – 7pmBattersea Academy£14.50 per session
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Upcoming Holiday Camp
Half Term Development Camp, 26-29th May, at Battersea Park (Grass): · Tue, 26 May 2026 – Fri, 29 May 2026
Parent reviews
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."
Laura, Mum to AndreiVerified · Trustpilot
"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."
Gary, Dad of BetsyVerified · Trustpilot
"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."
Mariana, Mum to AndreasVerified · Trustpilot
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.
About Battersea Academy
Battersea's leading football academy.
Our academy is dedicated to providing the highest quality football training for children aged 4–12 in Battersea 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 Battersea academy welcomes families from Battersea, Clapham 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
Battersea · 42+ players training
What's on in Battersea.
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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.
Not here yet
Birthday parties
60–90 coach-led minutes of games and a tournament. You bring the cake.
Closest academy running itTooting Academy · 2 miles away
Open to our players
Scouting events
Showcase days in front of pro club scouts. 350+ WMF players have signed.
Not here yet
Foundation league
First taste of match football — in-house games, graded so every child gets a fair contest.
Closest academy running itPutney Academy · 3 miles away
Not here yet
WMF FC teams
Age-banded squads training twice a week and playing in local youth leagues.
Closest club you can joinRiverside FC · 3 miles away
Competitive pathway
Ready for the next step?
Battersea 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.
Join a teamHave fun. Go pro.
From a local WMF academy to Bayern Munich.
Michael Olise started with us aged 6. He's one of 350+ WMF players to sign professional contracts – and Battersea is part of the same pathway.
Luke Plange
Grasshopper Zürich
Alfie Gilchrist
West Brom
Clubs our players have signed for
ChelseaArsenalWest HamTottenhamQPRWatfordReadingBayern MunichCrystal PalaceMillwallWest BromDerby CountyFulhamBrightonMan CityLiverpoolBrentfordAberdeen
2 Training Venues
WHERE THE MAGIC HAPPENS.
Battersea Academy
Indoors
Sports hall
London SW11 3DQ, UK
SW11 3DQ
Parking
Free on-site car park.
Areas we cover
Local football training pages for every area we serve.
Meet Your Coaches
EXPERT COACHING IN BATTERSEA.
Our qualified coaches are passionate about developing every child's potential.
Head Coach
Hansel
Head Coach
Head Coach
Maryanne
Head Coach
Head Coach
Zayan
Head Coach
Parent Host
Scarlett
Parent Host
Head Coach
Casaan
Head Coach
Assistant Coach
Callum
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Rikki
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Ky'roe
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Zyrus
Assistant Coach
FAQs
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Battersea Academy · SW11 3DQBattersea Park · SW11 4NJ