Head Coach
Joseph
Head Coach
Lead Coach
London · Serving Richmond, Ham & more
FOOTBALL TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT IN RICHMOND AND HAM.
From first kicks to competitive teams – expert coaching for ages 4–13. First session free.
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Venue across Richmond and Ham
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Qualified coaches
Weekly training
Training times in Richmond and Ham
5 sessions across 1 venue. From £10 per session. Your first session is free.
Child's age
Day
4–7 yearsMonday
5pm – 6pmGrey Court School£10 per session
8–12 yearsMonday
5pm – 6pmGrey Court School£10 per session
4–8 yearsSaturday
9am – 10amGrey Court School£10 per session
Ready to join Richmond and Ham?
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Upcoming Holiday Camp
Summer Football Camp & Tournament Day 17th-19th August · Mon, 17 Aug 2026 – Wed, 19 Aug 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 Richmond and Ham Academy
Richmond and Ham's leading football academy.
Our academy is dedicated to providing the highest quality football training for children aged 4–12 in Richmond and Ham 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 Richmond and Ham academy welcomes families from Richmond and Ham, Richmond, Ham 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
Richmond and Ham · 61+ players training
What's on in Richmond and Ham.
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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.
Looking for one-on-one training? We can help
Taking bookings
Birthday parties
60–90 coach-led minutes of games and a tournament. You bring the cake.
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 itTwickenham Academy · 1 mile 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 joinTwickenham WMF FC · 1 mile away
Competitive pathway
Ready for the next step?
Richmond and Ham 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 Richmond and Ham 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.
Grey Court School
Indoors
Sports hall
Grey Court School, Ham Street, Richmond TW10 7HN, UK
TW10 7HN
Parking
Free road parking nearby.
Meet Your Coaches
EXPERT COACHING IN RICHMOND AND HAM.
Our qualified coaches are passionate about developing every child's potential.
FAQs
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Grey Court School · TW10 7HN