Academy Manager
Robbie
Academy Manager
Franchise Owner
South Yorkshire · Serving Firth Park, Ecclesfield, Grenoside & more
FOOTBALL TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT IN SHEFFIELD.
From first kicks to competitive teams – expert coaching for ages 4–12. First session free.
137+local players weekly7weekly sessions4.8· Rated EXCELLENT on Trustpilot
Join a network trusted by 100,000+ parents.
137+ local kids are already training in Sheffield this week.
100k+
Players trained since 2008
137+
Players currently training at Sheffield
1
Venue across Sheffield
4
Qualified coaches
Weekly training
Training times in Sheffield
7 sessions across 1 venue. From £9 per session. Your first session is free.
Child's age
Day
4–7 yearsMonday
5pm – 6pmSheffield Academy - Firth Park Academy£9 per session
8–12 yearsMonday
6pm – 7pmSheffield Academy - Firth Park Academy£9 per session
4–7 yearsTuesday
5:30pm – 6:30pmSheffield Academy - Firth Park Academy£9 per session
Ready to join Sheffield?
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 Sheffield Academy
Sheffield's leading football academy.
Our academy is dedicated to providing the highest quality football training for children aged 4–12 in Sheffield 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 Sheffield academy welcomes families from Sheffield, Firth Park, Ecclesfield, Grenoside, Chapeltown, Rotherham 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
Sheffield · 137+ players training
What's on in Sheffield.
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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 itNorth Leeds Academy · 29 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 · 29 miles away
Open to our players
Scouting events
Showcase days in front of pro club scouts. 350+ WMF players have signed.
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Foundation league
First taste of match football — in-house games, graded so every child gets a fair contest.
Closest academy running itWatford Academy · 130 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 joinAmersham WMF FC · 126 miles away
Competitive pathway
Ready for the next step?
Sheffield 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 Sheffield 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.
Sheffield Academy - Firth Park Academy
Outdoors
3G pitch
Firth Park Academy - Bellhouse Rd, Bellhouse Road, Shiregreen, Sheffield, UK
S5 0RD
Parking
Free on-site car park.
Areas we cover
Local football training pages for every area we serve.
Meet Your Coaches
EXPERT COACHING IN SHEFFIELD.
Our qualified coaches are passionate about developing every child's potential.
Assistant Coach
Callum
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Giacomo
Assistant Coach
Parent Host
Shahana
Parent Host
Assistant Coach
Daiton
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Tai
Assistant Coach
FAQs
Questions about Sheffield?
Find answers to common questions about training at Sheffield Academy. Can't find what you're looking for? Get in touch with our team.
Contact us
Get in touch with Sheffield.
Have questions? Our friendly team is here to help.
Call us07518088289Email usrobbie@wemakefootballers.comFind usSheffield Academy - Firth Park Academy · S5 0RD
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