Following the continued growth of our weekly football training sessions in Blackwood, Ebbw Vale, Tredegar and Brynmawr, we are now introducing a structured pathway for players who want to take the next step from technical training into competitive grassroots football.
⚽ A New Local Football Club for Children in Blackwood
Many parents attending our weekly kids football training in Blackwood often ask:
“Are there any junior football teams or football clubs near me that my child can join locally?”
The launch of WMF Gwent Teams will now provide:
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Local youth football teams in Blackwood
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Development-focused grassroots matchdays
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A supportive environment to apply technical skills in games
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A clear transition from football training into team football
WMF Gwent Teams will operate as a local development-focused football club in Blackwood, supporting children aged 4–12 across Gwent and providing opportunities to represent WMF in structured matches against other local junior football teams across South Wales.
📈 From Football Training to Matchday
At We Make Footballers, our sessions focus on:
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1v1 confidence
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Ball mastery
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Decision making under pressure
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Technical development through small-sided games
The introduction of official WMF Gwent Teams means that players attending our:
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Wednesday & Friday Blackwood football training sessions (5:30–6:30pm)
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Saturday sessions for ages 4–12
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Sunday Mini Ballers (ages 2–3)
Will soon have the opportunity to:
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Join a local football team for children
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Attend junior football trials
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Play competitive fixtures in a development-first environment
Families in Brynmawr can also attend our weekly football training sessions before trialling for WMF Gwent Teams here:
👉 https://wemakefootballers.com/brynmawr
🧠 Development-Focused Junior Football in Blackwood
Unlike many traditional grassroots football clubs, WMF Gwent Teams will prioritise:
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Technical confidence
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Encouraging creativity on the ball
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Game intelligence through decision making
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Long-term player development over short-term results
Our philosophy is simple:
Confident players become better teammates.
By maintaining the same technical principles used in our weekly football coaching sessions, WMF Gwent Teams will aim to promote bravery in possession, encourage players to take on opponents, and support individual expression within a team framework.
📍 Serving Blackwood & Surrounding Areas
The new WMF Gwent Teams will provide access to junior football teams near you for families based in:
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Blackwood
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Wattsville
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Fleur-de-Lys
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Brynmawr
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Tredegar
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Ebbw Vale
Allowing young players across Gwent to join a local football club without needing to travel long distances outside the area.
📢 Junior Football Trials in Blackwood – Register Your Interest
Over the coming weeks, we will be sharing:
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Trial dates for WMF Gwent Teams
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Age group entry points
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Weekly training schedules
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Matchday formats
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Official team kit announcements
Players already attending our weekly sessions are in the perfect position to be considered for selection.
You can learn more about our football training sessions in Blackwood here:
👉 https://wemakefootballers.com/blackwood
Further updates will be shared across our website and social media channels soon.
