Testimonials

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Josh, Age 7. Congratulations on a successfully run summer football facility. Josh loved every session he could attend. Because it was every day it allowed us the flexibility of not having to plan things too rigidly throughout the summer holidays.
Josh also loves attending the Saturday mornings at Ashdene. The coaches are great with the kids - just enough fun but still keeping them in line when needed !!

p.s. you really need to get the good weather pre-booked for next summer though - I have never used my wellies quite so much !!!
Pauline Simpson, September 2008

Max, Age 9. We booked a WFA party for my son two years running! Max had an excellent time at the party. It was very well organized and Tom was excellent with the boys. The facilities at the club house are perfect - just what we want for a group of 10 year old boys!
The party is a good price too – it seems great value when we get to use the club house facilities too.
The kids went home saying that they loved the party and want one of their own!
Thanks again Erik (and to Tom too) and we will see you in the summer at WFA!


Kerry Southerton, July 2008

Jack, Age 6. Jack tries really hard and loves his football. WFA is a fantastic organisation for the kids. All credit to you and your coaches. No more dodgy tackles thanks to you! Lets hope that one day one of those boys runs out at Old Trafford and scores the winning goal.

John Hayhurst, July 2008

Sam, Age 5. Sam started playing in Ashdene's after-school football sessions when he was in Reception Class last year. With no previous football skills, he struggled, but fortunately persevered, as he has continued to excel.
With great coaching skills from Tom, in the first few months, followed by even greater coaching methods and skills introduced by Erik this year, Sam found a new confidence.
This year, so far, I have watched my son's determination and confidence grow and he really gets stuck in now.
Tonight I have proudly watched him play in a new four-a-side game in which he was a star striker! He saw the benefits of team playing too. He had the best match of his little life and was still 'glowing' with the experience right up until it was time for bed!
Thanks WFA - you make a real difference!
Wendy Falk, proud mum of Sam Falk, November 2007

Elliot, Age 7. My son has only recently started attending WFA and has become hooked! He is constantly showing off his new found skills, has fun and enjoys every minute he is there. Erik and the other coaches are well liked and give loads of encouragement and positive feedback to children and parents alike, making everyone really proud!
Amanda May, May 2007

Ian, Age 7. Ian started off at Lacey Green on saturday mornings with Antonakis, after he was spotted playing at school and asked to join. He was soon moved to Ashdene where we met Erik, Andrew, Andy and Tom. They made him feel very welcome- it is such a friendly soccer school and he has made lots of new friends through going. He very rarely misses a Saturday morning and also plays for the City Soccer sixes under the care of Tom on a Friday night, which he loves. He has had the opportunity to play in two tournaments in recent weeks and he really enjoyed this. He also plays on a Monday night for the feeder team to the Mcr City Academy. All this through joining WFA! His confidence and ability are growing all the time due to the encouragement and commitment of all the coaches.
Tony and Marie Finney, August 2006

Charlie, Age 6. Charlie had attended WFA sessions sporadically during previous years however, this year he just can't wait for Saturdays to come around. He is not the most natural footballer around for his age but, WFA ensure that no matter your skill level, all are given an opportunity to develop and have fun all at the same time. There are lots of distractions for kids today but it says much for WFA that they stay top of Charlie's list of things he wants to do.
Stephen Small, August 2006

Alex, Age 7. Our family moved into Wilmslow 3 years ago. Our son, Alex, had been to other football centres, but was shy and never really got into the spirit of the game. We happened to meet Erik Garner, who took time to talk to Alex and invited him down to WFA to participate one Saturday morning.

To say that Alex took to it is an understatement. The football coaches were very attentive and took time to integrate Alex at first and helped him build his confidence within his peer group. Alex has rarely missed a Saturday morning since and took the opportunity to play in tournaments this year. He has also been invited to play at a Manchester City football Club feeder academy where he has now been for nearly a year.

We are so glad that Erik invited Alex to WFA, which has both integrated Alex into the Community, allowed him to participate in a team sport and has grown his self confidence.

David Jackson, July 2006

Matthew, Age 7. Matthew’s confidence and ability grew as a result of attending Wilmslow Football Academy. I think this is due to the friendly atmosphere of the training sessions and the placement of the children into teams of comparable quality and skills. The sessions were relaxed and fun with the required amount of discipline to keep things under control. The children were constantly praised and encouraged under an environment where they were allowed to develop at there own pace. The look of delight on Matthew’s face when at one of the training sessions he was selected as player of the week and I as a parent was very proud of him and I think the reward he received for his efforts certainly spurred him on even more.
Pete Cotton, June 2006

Oliver, Age 8. My son Oliver has been going to WFA since he was 4 years old. From playing on a Saturday morning he got chosen to play at Manchester City Academy. He has tried other football schools but WFA is by far the best. His confidence and playing ability has improved no end. As a result of the coaching at WFA he now plays for Wilmslow Albion. When ever they have a free Saturday he still loves to go and play at the WFA.
Sally Ford, June 2006