Pex Hill AcademyFootball coaching in Widnes
Pex Hill Academy is about getting children playing football, enjoying the game and building confidence from the very start. Our sessions support young players as they learn, develop and progress towards the Pex Hill FC pathway, with opportunities for both Academy and Wildcats players.
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Monthly membership is for regular Academy or Wildcats players and is managed through Spond. If you only want to book individual sessions, use the PAYG booking option instead. The two routes are completely separate to avoid confusion.
Sessions & pricing
Important: monthly membership is for regular members. If you only want a single session, please use the PAYG booking option.
All sessions are based at OCA, Widnes — Ormiston Chadwick Academy, Liverpool Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 7HU. This helps parents looking for kids’ football coaching in Widnes, girls’ football in Widnes, Wildcats football and a pathway into Pex Hill FC.
5:00pm – 5:50pm
OCA, Widnes
Ormiston Chadwick Academy, Liverpool Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 7HU
5:40pm – 6:30pm
OCA, Widnes
Ormiston Chadwick Academy, Liverpool Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 7HU
PAYG bookings are made through our separate booking page. Monthly memberships are managed through Spond.
Monthly member area
Monthly members use Spond for group communication, academy updates and managing their subscription. PAYG players do not join the Spond member groups — one-off PAYG sessions are booked separately through our PAYG booking page.
Academy and Wildcats monthly members complete the Spond signup form.
Join as a Monthly MemberMonthly members are added to the correct private Spond group for communication and updates.
Subscriptions and membership payments are managed through the Spond app.
PAYG is completely separate from Spond and is booked through our PAYG booking page.
Book a PAYG SessionLocal football coaching
Based at OCA in Widnes, Pex Hill Academy is well placed for families looking for children’s football coaching, girls’ Wildcats football and a pathway into Pex Hill FC from across Widnes, Runcorn, St Helens, Whiston, Halewood and Liverpool.
Coaching standards
Pex Hill Academy is led by Academy Manager Martin Drury, a UEFA-qualified coach and founder of Drury Coaching. Sessions are planned and delivered with structure, care and professionalism, giving children a positive place to learn and enjoy football.
Academy sessions are overseen by Martin Drury, a UEFA-qualified coach, ensuring consistency across the programme.
All coaches involved with Pex Hill Academy are fully DBS checked.
Coaches complete FA safeguarding training to help provide a safe, positive and supportive environment for every child.
About the academy
Pex Hill Academy gives young players a positive place to start, enjoy and continue their football journey. The sessions are built around enjoyment, confidence, teamwork and age-appropriate development.
Our aim is to create an environment where children feel comfortable on the ball, make friends, learn through play and gradually build the skills and understanding needed for team football with Pex Hill FC.
Player pathway
The academy is designed to fuel Pex Hill FC teams. A key aim is to help create new Under-7 teams each year where numbers, ability, commitment and coaching support allow.
Fun, age-appropriate sessions for younger players beginning their football journey.
Regular coaching to build confidence, technical ability and understanding of the game.
Support to move into future Pex Hill FC teams, including new U7 teams and suitable existing teams where appropriate.
Not every child starts football at the same age. Players who miss the Under-7 starting point, or who are not quite ready for team football, can continue to train with the academy and be supported towards a suitable team when the time is right.
Real academy moments
Pex Hill Academy is built around giving children positive football experiences, helping them grow in confidence, enjoy being part of a team and progress when they are ready.
Sessions are designed to help players feel involved, supported and confident on the ball.
A clear route towards Pex Hill FC teams when players are ready.
Friendship, teamwork and enjoyment are at the heart of the academy.
Programmes
For preschool, reception, Years 1 and 2 children starting their football journey through fun, movement and ball mastery.
For school years 3–6, helping players improve core skills such as dribbling, passing, receiving, turning and finishing.
Dedicated girls’ football opportunities, including Wildcats, helping girls build confidence, friendships and a love for the game.
Supporting players towards future Pex Hill FC teams, including creating new U7 teams where possible.
England Football Accredited
Pex Hill Academy is connected to Pex Hill FC, a 3 Star FA Accredited club. This reflects the club’s commitment to good standards, safe football environments and a positive experience for players and families.
Girls’ Football
We also offer Wildcats sessions for girls, creating a fun and welcoming environment for girls to enjoy football, learn new skills and build confidence. Wildcats is available at £17 per month or £4.50 PAYG.
Wildcats is a great way for girls to start playing football, make friends and develop towards future team football when they are ready. Wildcats monthly membership is managed through Spond Club. PAYG sessions are booked separately through our PAYG booking page.
New training kit
We’ve introduced new Academy and Wildcats shirts to freshen the look of the programme and help players feel part of the group.
Blue and yellow design featuring the updated Pex Hill Academy crest.
Wildcats shirt design incorporating the Wildcats girls’ football identity.
Choose your route
Monthly Academy and Wildcats memberships are managed through Spond. If you only want to attend individual sessions, use the separate PAYG booking page instead. PAYG customers are not added to the private Spond member groups.
Email: pexhillfcacademy@gmail.com
Phone: 07483 211410
Instagram: @pexhillacademy
PAYG: book individual sessions through the separate PAYG booking page.