Academy Manager
Danny
Academy Manager
Franchise Owner and Head Coach
Hampshire
FOOTBALL TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT IN WATERLOOVILLE.
From first kicks to competitive teams – expert coaching for ages 2–14. First session free.
155+local players weekly7weekly sessions4.8· Rated EXCELLENT on Trustpilot
Join a network trusted by 100,000+ parents.
155+ local kids are already training in Waterlooville this week.
100k+
Players trained since 2008
155+
Players currently training at Waterlooville
3
Venues across Waterlooville
7
Qualified coaches
Weekly training
Training times in Waterlooville
11 sessions across 4 venues, including sessions at our other academies nearby. From £7 per session. Your first session is free.
Child's age
Day
2–4 yearsWednesday
10am – 10:45amNewlands Primary Academy - Mini Ballers£7 per session
5pm – 6pmHavant Academy£9 per session
6pm – 7pmHavant Academy£9 per session
Ready to join Waterlooville?
Try your first session completely free.
Upcoming Holiday Camp
Football Camp - (3rd 4th & 7th Aug) - HSDC Southdowns College · Mon, 3 Aug 2026 – Fri, 7 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 Waterlooville Academy
Waterlooville's leading football academy.
Our academy is dedicated to providing the highest quality football training for children aged 4–12 in Waterlooville 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
Waterlooville · 155+ players training
What's on in Waterlooville.
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.
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 itWorthing Academy · 29 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 joinHavant WMF FC · 2 miles away
Competitive pathway
Ready for the next step?
Waterlooville 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 Waterlooville 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
3 Training Venues
WHERE THE MAGIC HAPPENS.
HSDC Southdowns College
Outdoors
3G pitch
HSDC South Downs, College Road, Widley, Waterlooville, UK
PO7 8AA
Parking
Free on-site car park.
Meet Your Coaches
EXPERT COACHING IN WATERLOOVILLE.
Our qualified coaches are passionate about developing every child's potential.
Head Coach
Reece
Head Coach
Junior Coach
Assistant Coach
Nathaniel
Assistant Coach
Head Coach
Henry
Head Coach
Junior Coach
Assistant Coach
Ibrahim
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Millie
Assistant Coach
Parent Host
Isabel
Parent Host
Assistant Coach
Fionn
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
George
Assistant Coach
FAQs
Questions about Waterlooville?
Find answers to common questions about training at Waterlooville Academy. Can't find what you're looking for? Get in touch with our team.
Contact us
Get in touch with Waterlooville.
Have questions? Our friendly team is here to help.
Call us+447824995289Email ushavantwaterlooville@wemakefootballers.comFind us3 training venues — see the map
Prefer a form? Send us a message online.
Ready to start in Waterlooville?
Join 155+ players already training at Waterlooville Academy. Your child's journey starts with a free session.
HSDC Southdowns College · PO7 8AAPurbrook Junior School · PO7 5NQNewlands Primary Academy - Mini Ballers