For all ages and abilities
WDR Coaching
A football coaching service by professional coaches, for players of all ages and abilities — helping them develop their ability, confidence and understanding of the game through high-quality, player-focused coaching.
We offer different types of coaching depending on what a player needs. The aim is to help every player improve, enjoy their football and reach their potential — through a mixture of programmes and seasonal training camps.
Sessions are not just for children. They are open to players of all ages and abilities, whether you already play for a club, are just starting out, or simply enjoy football and want to improve.
What we offer
Four ways to get coached
Same coaches, same pitch. The difference is how many of them are on it with you.
On your own, or in a pair
- 1-2-1 sessionsCompletely individual. Personalised coaching designed around one player, focused on their technique, confidence, understanding and overall game.
- 2-2-1 sessionsTwo players with one coach. Individual attention, with more interaction, competition and decision-making through partner-based practices.
With other players
- Small group sessionsSmall groups training together in a focused environment — technical ability, decision-making, teamwork and game understanding, with everyone involved throughout.
- Feedback sessionsA session followed by detailed written feedback — strengths, areas to improve and clear next steps for players and parents.
What to expect
The first session is the same for everyone
After that, every session is built around you.
Your first session gives us the chance to get to know you as a player and identify your individual strengths and weaknesses. You’ll also have the chance to tell us what you feel you need to work on and what areas of your game you’d like to improve.
From there, every session is tailored specifically to you — developing your weaknesses, building on your strengths, improving your confidence and ultimately helping you become a better, more complete player.
What it costs
Coaching prices
| Session | 1 hour | 45 minutes | 30 minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-2-1 | £25 | £20 | £15 |
| 1-2-1 with written feedback | £30 | £25 | £20 |
| 2-2-1 | £30 | £25 | £20 |
| Small group, 3–6 players | £40 | £35 | £30 |
| Small group, 7–10 players | £50 | £45 | £40 |
Coaching sessions are arranged by enquiry, around the coaches’ schedules rather than fixed slots. Send us an email or give us a ring and we will find a time that works.
The coaches
Will and Charlie
Our founder and lead coach, and the coach who came up through Borough Alliance — both of them on the pitch with you.
Founder and lead coach
Coach Will
William Ronald is the WDR of WDR Coaching and of the centre. He played for Northampton Town’s academy for thirteen years, from the age of five to eighteen, winning two cups in his final season, and currently plays semi-professional men’s football.
He volunteered and coached at Harborough Town EMT under the mentorship of Marion Hayton, coached within Northampton Town’s pre-academy during his scholarship, and has coached at Leicester City Football Club’s pre-academy.
Qualifications
- UEFA C Licence
- UEFA B Licence
- FA Emergency First Aid in Football certificate
Coach
Coach Charlie
Coach Charlie has represented Borough Alliance from the age of four and has assisted with coaching there since he was twelve, working with teams from Under-6s to Under-16s, as well as helping deliver their football training camps. He currently plays for Moulton under the Wellingborough Scholars programme.
Qualifications
- UEFA C Licence
- Level 3 Sports Science extended diploma, Moulton College
Outdoor sessions
The van goes out too
Not everything has to happen indoors.
We also deliver outdoor coaching sessions, and the WDR Coaching van carries the equipment to them. All of it is loaded directly from the WDR Football Centre, so wherever the session lands it is set up with everything needed to do it properly — goals, balls, markers, the lot — rather than whatever happened to fit in the boot.
The WDR Coaching van is proudly in association with D S Ronald Building Contractors.
Where the outdoor sessions run
We use both of our local clubs’ home grounds.
Harborough Town
Northampton Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire LE16 9HF
Borough Alliance
Symington’s Recreation Ground, St Mary’s Road, Market Harborough LE16 7DS
Gift vouchers
The present that gets them out of the house
Vouchers are available for use at the WDR Football Centre and for WDR Coaching — an ideal present for your child to keep their football skills up.
Spend them on coaching sessions, First Kicks, pitch hire or a birthday party. Get in touch and tell us the amount — we will sort the rest.
Where
Indoors and out
Sessions run on the indoor astro at the centre, or outdoors at either of our local clubs’ home grounds.
WDR Football Centre — indoor
71 St Marys Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire LE16 7DS
Harborough Town — outdoor
Northampton Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire LE16 9HF
Borough Alliance — outdoor
Symington’s Recreation Ground, St Mary’s Road, Market Harborough LE16 7DS
Questions
The things people ask
Does my child need to play for a football club?
No. Your child does not need to play for a football club to attend WDR Coaching. Sessions are open to players of all abilities — whether they already play for a club, are just starting out, or simply enjoy football and want to improve. The same goes for adults: our sessions are for all ages and abilities.
What should you bring and wear for the sessions?
Comfortable sports or football clothing suitable for the session, appropriate football footwear, and shin pads. If you are a goalkeeper, we advise bringing your own gloves. All other equipment is provided for the session.
We recommend bringing your own water bottle — water is available to refill on site, just ask a member of the WDR team.
What boots are allowed on the astroturf at the WDR Football Centre?
To protect the pitch and everyone’s safety, please wear one of the following:
- Clean astros — rubber sole with small rubber studs
- Moulds — moulded studs only, no blades
- Trainers — flat rubber soles suitable for astro
Not allowed on the astroturf: bladed boots or studs, and any boots with metal studs. They damage the pitch and carry a higher risk of injury.
Can parents watch the session?
Yes! Parents are welcome to stay and watch their child’s session. We have a dedicated seating area with tables and chairs where you can relax and watch comfortably, and we have colouring activities available for younger siblings.
For a small additional fee, parents can use the gym during their child’s session.
Training tops
Eight sessions, and the shirt is on us
Take part in eight coaching sessions and receive your first training top free, in the colour of your choice.
The Fibre Group — navy training tops · DJ Hensher Building & Carpentry Services Ltd — light blue training tops · D S Ronald Building Contractor — outdoor sessions