Matt’s Football Academy provides professional, fun, and safe coaching environments where children build skills, confidence, teamwork, and a lifelong love for the game.
A safe, supportive, and professional environment where children thrive
DBS checked, safeguarding focused, and first aid trained at all times.
FA-aligned sessions designed to build skills, confidence, and teamwork.
From beginners to advanced players, every child is supported.
Positive coaching that builds self-belief and love for the game.
At Matt’s Football Academy, we believe football should be fun, inclusive, and confidence-building.
Every session is designed to help children grow not just as footballers, but as people. We focus on encouragement, respect, teamwork, and enjoyment — because confident children learn faster and play better.
Structured, fun sessions designed for every stage of development
Fun-focused sessions introducing movement, coordination, and basic ball skills.
Skill development, confidence building, teamwork, and game understanding.
Technical development, match realism, and preparation for grassroots football.
Flexible options designed for families
Per session
Per month
Not sure yet? First session is FREE for new players.
Safe, local venues with great facilities
Crawley Leisure Park
West Sussex
Local Primary School
After School Club
Multiple Local Venues
School Holidays
Football should always be about fun, enjoyment, and playing with a smile.
I’ve been involved in football since the age of 3 — that’s over 41 years of experience, passion, and love for the game. Football has shaped who I am, and it continues to teach life lessons every single day.
At Matt’s Football Academy, sessions are built around positive encouragement, confidence-building, and enjoyment. When children feel happy and supported, they learn faster, play better, and grow both on and off the pitch.
Football teaches teamwork, discipline, respect, confidence, and resilience — skills that stay with children long after the session ends.
“My goal is simple: every child leaves training smiling, feeling confident, and excited to come back.”
Creating a safe, supportive, and positive environment for every child
At Matt’s Football Academy, safeguarding isn’t just a requirement — it’s a responsibility taken extremely seriously. Every child deserves to feel safe, supported, and confident every time they step onto the pitch.
All sessions are delivered in a positive, respectful environment where children are encouraged to express themselves, enjoy football, and develop at their own pace.
Parents can feel confident knowing their child is training in a well-organised, carefully supervised environment where welfare always comes before results.
Football is used as a positive tool to teach important life values such as confidence, discipline, teamwork, communication, and resilience — lessons that support children both on and off the pitch.
“A happy child is a confident child — and confidence is where development begins.”
Real experiences from families who trust Matt’s Football Academy
“My son used to be very shy, but since joining Matt’s sessions his confidence has grown massively. He comes home smiling every week and can’t wait for the next session.”
“Matt has a brilliant way with children. The sessions are fun, well organised, and positive. My daughter feels supported and encouraged every step of the way.”
“As a parent, safety was my biggest concern. Matt creates such a calm and professional environment. The focus on enjoyment really sets this academy apart.”
Book a free trial session today and let your child experience fun, confidence-building football in a safe and supportive environment.
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