The Best Football Experience a Child Could Wish For.
Saturday Morning Football Coaching in Wilmslow
Fun, Friendly Football Coaching for Children Aged 18 Months to 12 Years
At WFA, we provide fun, inclusive and professional Saturday morning football coaching for children aged 18 months (Little Strikers) to 12 years old.
Whether your child is taking their very first kick of a football or already plays at an advanced level, all abilities are welcome. Our sessions are designed to help children develop confidence, improve skills, make friends and most importantly — enjoy football.
For over 25 years, hundreds of local children have attended our weekly sessions, making WFA one of the most trusted and respected football coaching programmes in the Wilmslow area.
A Saturday Morning They’ll Look Forward To
Our Saturday sessions take place at the beautiful Jim Evison Playing Fields (currently based at Lacey Green Pavilion, Wilmslow, SK9 4BU) and are often the highlight of the week for players, parents and coaches alike.
Whatever the weather, the atmosphere is always warm, welcoming and full of energy. At WFA, we pride ourselves on creating an environment where children feel encouraged, supported and excited to learn.
Age-Appropriate Coaching in Small Groups
Children are placed into age and ability appropriate groups, allowing them to train with players of a similar age and size.
The first part of each session focuses on:
⚽ Ball mastery
⚽ Skills and technique development
⚽ Fun football drills and games
⚽ Confidence building and teamwork
With small coach-to-player ratios, every child receives plenty of attention and encouragement.
After a short break, players move into small-sided matches and tournaments, giving them the chance to put their new skills into practice in a fun, game-based environment.
Coaching That Develops More Than Footballers
At WFA, our philosophy has always been simple:
Happy players learn best.
We believe football should be played with smiles on faces. Our emphasis is on enjoyment, confidence, teamwork, sportsmanship and respect — for coaches, teammates, opponents and the game itself.
We don’t just develop footballers — we help children grow in confidence, resilience and social skills too.
The WFA Difference
What makes WFA truly special is our coaching team.
Each Saturday, up to 15 passionate coaches are on hand — many of whom actually grew up at WFA themselves.
Having progressed through the academy as children, many went on to represent Wilmslow Town FC, gain coaching qualifications and return to inspire the next generation of players.
This creates a unique coaching culture built around shared values, experience and a genuine love of grassroots football.
Led by Head Coach Erik Garner, our coaches understand exactly what great football development looks like — because many of them learned the WFA way first-hand.
Player of the Week Awards 🏅
Every session finishes with one of our favourite traditions — the Player of the Week Awards.
Players, parents and coaches gather together as each coach recognises children who have shown outstanding effort, teamwork, improvement or attitude.
Winners receive a special certificate and the much-loved WFA medal — a proud moment for every child.
Easy Parking & Great Facilities
There is plenty of free parking available directly next to the pitches, making drop-off and collection easy for parents.
“Have Any Stars Come Through WFA?”
We get asked this all the time.
The answer?
Thousands. Every child is a star. ⭐
Erik Garner
WFA Head Coach, Founder & Chairman of Wilmslow Town FC
Bring
Non-fizzy drink, snack,
Shin pads are mandatory.
Booking
No booking required. If you want to join in, turn up, pay and play. All you need to do first is register with WFA either online or complete and print the forms and bring them on the day. Registration is free.
