Michael Owen's Red Star Football School
Oakham · ages 8-18 · 15 hrs English + 15 hrs football coaching
Course Type
Football + English Summer Course
Michael Owen's Red Star Football School combines 15 hours of English lessons with 15 hours of football coaching a week, on the same countryside campus as Oakham School. Coaching is written by former England international Michael Owen and overseen by ex-Liverpool captain Mark Wright.
Who It Suits
Students aged 8-17 (groups) or 12-17 (individuals) who play football and want a summer that combines the sport with genuine English-language progress, open to all abilities and any club allegiance, boys and girls both welcome.
What's Included
- 15 hours of English lessons and 15 hours of football coaching a week, split across three coaching levels.
- A full-day excursion to a London football stadium.
- A free kit pack (shirt, shorts, socks) and a personalised drinks bottle.
- An individual video assessment from a coach at the end of the course, plus a signed shirt as part of the closing presentation.
- Residential accommodation on the Oakham School campus.
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Guide
English and Football Summer Camp in England
Michael Owen's Red Star Football School is our football summer camp in England: a two-week residential course on the Oakham School campus that combines English lessons with real coaching. The coaching programme was written by former England international Michael Owen and is overseen by ex-Liverpool captain Mark Wright, with qualified coaches on the pitch.
A typical week
- 15 hours of English lessons
- 15 hours of football coaching in three ability levels
- Supervised evening activities every night
- A full-day trip to a London football stadium during the course
Who can join
Boys and girls of all abilities and any club allegiance. Groups are accepted from age 8 and individual players from 12, up to 17. Players are placed in one of three coaching levels so beginners and experienced players both progress.
What players take home
Every player gets a free kit pack (shirt, shorts and socks), a personalised drinks bottle, an individual video assessment from their coach, and a signed shirt at the end-of-course presentation.
Students live in the boarding houses of Oakham School. See our Oakham guide for the campus and excursions.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Who runs the football coaching?
The programme was written by Michael Owen and is overseen by former Liverpool captain Mark Wright, with qualified coaches delivering the sessions.
How long is the football and English course?
Two weeks, with 15 hours of English and 15 hours of football coaching each week.
Does my child need to be a good player?
No. Players of all abilities are welcome and are split into three coaching levels.
Can girls join the football camp?
Yes, boys and girls are both welcome.
What age is the football summer camp for?
Groups aged 8-17 and individual players aged 12-17.