Academy Manager
Neil
Academy Manager
Academy Director
Cheshire East · Serving Crewe, Haslington, Nantwich & more
FOOTBALL TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT IN CHESHIRE.
From first kicks to competitive teams – expert coaching for ages 4–12. First session free.
162+local players weekly9weekly sessions4.8· Rated EXCELLENT on Trustpilot
Join a network trusted by 100,000+ parents.
162+ local kids are already training in Cheshire this week.
100k+
Players trained since 2008
162+
Players currently training at Cheshire
2
Venues across Cheshire
7
Qualified coaches
Weekly training
Training times in Cheshire
9 sessions across 2 venues. From £8.50 per session. Your first session is free.
Child's age
Day
4–8 yearsTuesday
4:45pm – 5:45pmThe Oaks Academy£8.50 per session
8–12 yearsTuesday
6pm – 7pmThe Oaks Academy£8.50 per session
4–7 yearsWednesday
4:45pm – 5:45pmThe Oaks Academy£8.50 per session
Ready to join Cheshire?
Try your first session completely free.
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 Cheshire Academy
Cheshire's leading football academy.
Our academy is dedicated to providing the highest quality football training for children aged 4–12 in Cheshire 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 Cheshire academy welcomes families from Cheshire, Crewe, Haslington, Nantwich, Shavington, Weston 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
Cheshire · 162+ players training
What's on in Cheshire.
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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 itNottingham Academy · 54 miles away
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Birthday parties
60–90 coach-led minutes of games and a tournament. You bring the cake.
Closest academy running itNorth Leeds Academy · 63 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 itWatford Academy · 131 miles away
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WMF FC teams
Age-banded squads training twice a week and playing in local youth leagues.
Closest club you can joinBrynmawr WMF FC · 94 miles away
Competitive pathway
Ready for the next step?
Cheshire 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 Cheshire 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.
LEGENDS Academy
Indoors
Sports hall
Bentley Motors, Sunnybank Road, Crewe
CW2 8WD
Parking
Free road parking nearby.
Areas we cover
Local football training pages for every area we serve.
Meet Your Coaches
EXPERT COACHING IN CHESHIRE.
Our qualified coaches are passionate about developing every child's potential.
Head Coach
Nathan
Head Coach
Head Coach
Assistant Coach
Alan
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Oliver
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Mahamad
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Joe
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Jack
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Jayden
Assistant Coach
FAQs
Questions about Cheshire?
Find answers to common questions about training at Cheshire Academy. Can't find what you're looking for? Get in touch with our team.
Contact us
Get in touch with Cheshire.
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Join 162+ players already training at Cheshire Academy. Your child's journey starts with a free session.
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