At Alextra Academy, founded by former Arsenal player and England youth international Alex Hennessy, we go beyond just football—we help young players grow into the best versions of themselves, on and off the pitch. With top-quality coaching, personal development sessions, and a focus on confidence and self-belief, we create an environment where every player can dream big, work hard, and reach their full potential. Whether you're here to sharpen your skills or build lifelong resilience, Alextra Academy is the place to be!

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Monday Night Girls Group Sessions

Our weekly group sessions are all about building confidence , instilling a growth mindset in an encouraging setting, and having fun. Every Monday night, players come together in a positive environment where they can push themselves, learn and develop their game in a high intensity environment.

Mentoring Support

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Alextra Academy is proud to host fantastic sports and footballing events for boys and girls of all ages. Our events provide a fun, engaging, and professional environment where young athletes can develop their skills, build confidence, and enjoy the game. Alextra Academy offers top-quality coaching and unforgettable experiences..

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1-2-1 Training & Development

Our personalised 1-2-1 sessions are tailored to each player’s individual goals. We focus on technical ability, decision-making, fitness, and mindset — giving every girl the tools she needs to improve and succeed. These sessions allow for in-depth coaching, honest feedback, and real progress, all at a pace that suits the player.

Meet Alex – The Heartbeat of Alextra Academy

From playing for England and Arsenal as a youngster to now being a young entrepreneur and founding Alextra Academy , Alex knows exactly what it takes to chase big dreams — and she brings that same fire to every session she leads…

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  • Founder and Head Coach of Alextra Academy .

    Once a pro on the pitch and now featured in Forbes for her game-changing approach to sport and life – Alex is the kind of coach you don’t forget.

    Her mission? Simple. Work hard, smile often, and create your own luck.
    She’s all about pushing you to be your best, but making sure you love every second of the journey too.

    Known for her 100mph brain and sessions packed with intensity, energy, and loads of laughs, Alex is more than just a coach – she’s an inspiration, a mentor, and the ultimate hype girl.

    Whether it’s 1-2-1 or group training, expect passion, power, and a whole lot of positivity.

    If you know Alex, you know – she’s all in.

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WHY THE NAME ALEXTRA ?

It’s simple — it’s Alex, the founder, and a whole lot of EXTRA.

At Alextra, we believe in going beyond the basics.
We put in EXTRA effort, expect EXTRA energy, and bring EXTRA vibes to everything we do.

Whether it’s training, mentoring, or just turning up with a smile, we’re here to do it all — but with that little bit more.
Because that’s where the magic happens. .

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