Men's Academy

Men's Academy

Join the Oldham Athletic Academy for the 2025/26 Season!

We are now looking forward to recruiting players for next season, offering an exciting chance for those due to leave school in the summer of 2025.

Applications for the 2025/26 men’s and women’s academy are open - and you can join our fast-growing youth set-up.

The squad is coached by highly-respected Nicky Adams, a former Oldham Athletic player and professional with over 650 career appearances in the EFL to his name. The new programme provides a great opportunity for players within this development set-up to impress.

Your Football Programme

  • Full-Time Training Programme with UEFA Qualified Coaches

  • Head Coach, Nicky Adams, with over 650 Career Appearances

  • Competing in the National League Youth Alliance

  • Based at Boundary Park, the home of Oldham Athletic

Your Education Programme

  • Supplied by SCL, one of the UK's leading providers of education through sport

  • NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity Development*

  • NCFE Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity Development*

  • Highly Qualified and Experienced Tutoring Team

  • Work Preparation Skills and Experience

Your Application

  1. Register your interest and apply with Oldham Athletic.

  2. A member SCL's Engagement Team will be in touch to check your eligibility for the programme.

  3. If eligible, you will be invited to an event. This might be an open day/evening or sports trial.

  4. Meet and greet with your SCL Tutor.

  5. Start the enrolment process and begin your programme in September with SCL.

Progession Routes

Apprenticeships, Employment, University, Playing Semi-Professional or Professional Sport.

Apply Now

Contact Phil Arbelo-Dolan
Head of Academy Operations and Education

Email Phil.ArbeloDolan@OldhamAthletic.co.uk

Include brief details of your football experience