Academy Manager
Sharna
Academy Manager
London
FOOTBALL TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT IN BERMONDSEY.
From first kicks to competitive teams – expert coaching for ages 4–13. First session free.
11,394+players nationwide weekly2weekly sessions4.8· Rated EXCELLENT on Trustpilot
Join a network trusted by 100,000+ parents.
11,394+ kids are already training with us across the United Kingdom this week.
100k+
Players trained since 2008
11,394+
Players training across the United Kingdom
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Venue across Bermondsey
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Qualified coaches
Weekly training
Training times in Bermondsey
2 sessions across 1 venue. From £12.38 per session. Your first session is free.
Child's age
Day
4–7 yearsSaturday
10am – 11amArk Walworth Academy£12.38 per session
8–13 yearsSaturday
11am – 12pmArk Walworth Academy£12.38 per session
Ready to join Bermondsey?
Try your first session completely free.
Competitive teams
Weekend match experience with a WMF FC club — squads & tryouts
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 Bermondsey
Bermondsey's leading football academy.
Our academy is dedicated to providing the highest quality football training for children aged 4–12 in Bermondsey 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
RAPIDLY IMPROVE SKILLS & TECHNIQUE
GAIN CONFIDENCE ON AND OFF THE PITCH
FALL IN LOVE WITH THE GAME
MAKE FRIENDS IN A TEAM ENVIRONMENT
Bermondsey · 15+ players training
What's on in Bermondsey.
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.
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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
Holiday camps
Full days of football through the school holidays.
Closest academy running itDulwich Academy · 2 miles away
Not here yet
Birthday parties
60–90 coach-led minutes of games and a tournament. You bring the cake.
Closest academy running itDulwich 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 itLewisham Academy · 5 miles away
Squads training
WMF FC teams · the club here
Bermondsey WMF FC
Age-banded squads training twice a week and playing in local youth leagues.
Competitive pathway
Ready for the next step?
Bermondsey 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 Bermondsey 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
Training Venue
WHERE THE MAGIC HAPPENS.
Ark Walworth Academy
Outdoors
3G pitch
Ark Walworth Academy, Shorncliffe Road, London SE1 5UJ, UK
SE1 5UJ
Parking
Paid / metered car park on-site.
Meet Your Coaches
EXPERT COACHING IN BERMONDSEY.
Our qualified coaches are passionate about developing every child's potential.
FAQs
Questions about Bermondsey?
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Ark Walworth Academy · SE1 5UJ