Both my sons (9 & 1 1 years) love football and have been eager to join a grass roots club but with supply and demand as it currently stands, this has proven difficult with both on lengthy waiting lists for a local club. After a Google search of the local area, I discovered We Make Footballers as an alternative opportunity to develop the skills of the game in a non-competitive environment.Since August 2024, both my sons have been attending the Saturday skills development sessions at Aberdeen Sports Village and Since May 2025, the Sunday League sessions at Aberdeen Sports Village. The Saturday sessions are skills based with a focus area for development through carousel drills followed by small team games which are mixed every week.The Sunday sessions focus more on competitive and positional play with 1v1 games followed by a 30 minute match. Teams are mixed every week and there’s always a Player of the Match award. Those who attend gain points for themselves as individuals across the block and an overall winner given a trophy at the end.I have been impressed by the very clear structure and smooth delivery of sessions each week which David clearly prides himself on. He is very approachable and always available to answer any queries. For Saturday sessions, David always ensures parents are emailed each week to share how the sessions will look in terms of focus, related drills and benefits to the player. This is hugely helpful and allows you the opportunity to discuss this with your child/children.The Sunday sessions have been incredibly beneficial for the boys to apply the Saturday skills in a more competitive environment which they have thoroughly enjoyed.In both sessions, the coaches are high quality and interact well with the children. They pay attention to individual needs and give feedback in an appropriate, supportive manner. For many, you can see their passion for the game and for developing young talent. They work hard to enthuse and inspire to give youngsters the belief that they can be an amazing footballer if they work hard and have the right attitude.Recently, one of my boys finally reached the top of their waiting list and has since joined a local club. We can now definitely see the impact of We Make Footballers as he has smoothly transitioned into grass roots football with a great skill set and increased confidence. For that alone, we are incredibly grateful to David and his coaches for their part in his footballing journey. I would wholeheartedly recommend We Make Footballers. A fantastic organisation with the child at the centre.
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We Make Footballers® – Helping every child 'make it' in football.
We Make Footballers has spent over a decade helping thousands of children build confidence, develop their football skills, and fall in love with the game.
Whether you call it football, soccer or footy – our mission is the same: to provide world-class football coaching for 4–12-year-olds of all abilities in a safe, fun, and inspiring environment.
We offer weekly group training, 1-2-1 sessions, holiday camps, birthday parties and in-school coaching. Our proven methodology, energetic coaching style, and belief in every child’s potential is what makes our sessions special.
With over 100 franchises, we're proud to be the largest football coaching franchise in the UK – and McDonald’s biggest grassroots partner. We’re also ranked the UK’s #1 football coaching provider on Trustpilot.
We don’t just develop footballers – we build pathways. Many of our players go on to join grassroots clubs, professional academies and beyond. And as we expand across the UK and internationally, we're continuing to raise the bar for children’s football.
Whether its making their first pass, making friends, making it into the school team or making it into the big leagues - we help every child ‘make it’, whatever that means to them.See more
