Manchester Dragons

Manchester Dragons is a football club based in Manchester, England, that is dedicated to developing and encouraging players' individual creativity, confidence, and aggression to create a team of smiles. The club operates both a Development Centre and a Football Club.

The Manchester Dragons Development Centre serves as a starting point for children aged 4 to 16 years who are interested in beginning their football journey. The Centre offers training sessions focused on the fundamental skills of football. They have designed a programme specific to age and ability, aiming to enhance each player's development in line with the club's philosophy. The Development Centre acts as a pathway into their England Accredited Football Club.

The Centre is open every Saturday at their home pitches, Trinity Sports Centre. To learn more or to book a session, interested individuals can contact the club through phone or email.

Manchester Dragons Football Club takes pride in being an England Accredited Community Football Club. With a strong sense of community spirit, the club is family-friendly and welcomes players of all ages. They have teams starting from U7s, which participate in both Saturday and Sunday Leagues. The club has achieved cup and tournament victories and actively participates in tournaments around the north-west throughout the year.

Manchester Dragons is a non-profit club that strives to keep costs as low as possible to ensure inclusivity. All funds generated are reinvested into the children and families who support the club through end-of-season presentations and trophies. One unique aspect of the club is their approach to keeping teams as small as practically possible, allowing for maximum game time for each player and enhancing individual player development.

Manchester Dragons' headquarters are located at Trinity Sports Centre on Higher Cambridge Street. Interested individuals can reach the club via phone or email to obtain further information or make inquiries.

The mission of Manchester Dragons is to provide every child, regardless of gender or ability, with the opportunity to participate in football. The club aims to develop and encourage players' individual creativity, confidence, and aggression to create a team of smiles. They also strive to enhance and nurture each child's potential, taking into account that each child develops at their own pace. In addition, Manchester Dragons prioritises the development and support of their coaches, maximises parental support, and aims to open up football opportunities to the wider community.

Founded with the goal of providing children and young people in the community access to football, Manchester Dragons FC is an England Football Accredited Club that emphasises the development of players' individual creativity, confidence, and aggression. The club's focus is on individual development, and they have seen some of their players sign contracts with professional clubs to further their football journeys. The club has built close relationships with professional football clubs like Burnley FC, Liverpool FC, Manchester United, Oldham Athletic FC, Manchester City, Bolton FC, and Everton FC, and has been invited to tournaments and training events by these clubs. As a family-run club, Manchester Dragons takes pride in having their own children be a part of the club and embraces the community, welcoming anyone interested in playing, coaching, or refereeing football.