The No1 Football Academy
Bristol football academy founded by ex-Premier League and Wales international Michael Meaker.
About this business
The No1 Football Academy is a football and fitness academy based in Bristol, founded by Michael Meaker, whose professional playing career spanned sixteen years at international level with Wales and in the Premiership with QPR. The academy describes itself as Bristol's premier football academy.
Coaching is delivered by UEFA A Licence coaches, FA Wales A Licence coaches, FA qualified coaches and Central YMCA qualified staff. The academy states that its coaches are CRB checked, insured, licensed, child protection and first aid certified.
Sessions run at David Lloyd Bristol Westbury in Westbury-on-Trym and David Lloyd Emersons Green. The programme includes 12 week courses, one to one training, professional football fitness training, Christmas and half term camps, a selection-only Saturday session called Select 24, and kids parties for groups of 12 and upwards.
Why choose them
- Founded by Michael Meaker, ex-Premier League with QPR and Wales international
- Coaching by UEFA A Licence and FA Wales A Licence coaches
- Sessions at David Lloyd Bristol Westbury and David Lloyd Emersons Green
- Select 24 is a Saturday, selection-only session for academy children
- Programmes include 12 week courses, one to one training and holiday camps
Services
- Address
- David Lloyd - Bristol Westbury, Greystoke Avenue, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol BS10 6AZ
- Credentials
- UEFA A Licence; FA Wales/UEFA A Licence; FA qualified coaches; Central YMCA qualified; CRB checked; insured; licensed; child protection; first aid certified
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Frequently asked questions
Where in Bristol does The No1 Football Academy train?
The academy runs sessions at David Lloyd Bristol Westbury (Greystoke Avenue, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol BS10 6AZ) and David Lloyd Emersons Green (Willowherb Rd, Emersons Green, Bristol BS16 7PF). The Select 24 sessions take place on the astroturf facility in Emersons Green.
What qualifications do the coaches hold?
The academy lists UEFA A Licence coaches, FA Wales A Licence coaches, FA qualified coaches and Central YMCA qualified staff. Coaches are also described as CRB checked, insured, licensed, child protection and first aid certified.
What is the Select 24 session?
Select 24 is a Saturday morning session run on a selection-only basis, picked from within the academy's group of children. It focuses on intelligence in and out of possession, shape when attacking and defending, creating openings around the box and general positioning, plus drills such as finishing, crossing, passing and movement.
What programmes and camps are offered?
The academy lists 12 week courses, one to one training, professional football fitness training, Christmas camp 2026, half term camps 2026 and kids parties. Kids parties are suitable for groups of 12 and upwards.
Does the academy have links to professional clubs?
The academy states it has a good relationship with Bristol City and other professional clubs, with the aim of bringing academy players up to that standard and moving them on to a professional club.