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Michael Owen's Red Star Football School
- Oakham
- Ages 8-17
- Residential
Football coaching written by former England international Michael Owen and overseen by ex-Liverpool captain Mark Wright, alongside qualified coaches. Three coaching levels maximise every player's potential, open to all abilities and fans of any club, boys and girls both welcome.
- Location
- Oakham, Rutland
- Ages
- Groups 8-17; Individuals 12-17
- Accommodation
- Residential
- Duration
- 2 weeks
15hrs English / week
15hrs football coaching / week
1stadium tour
7evening activities / week
Courses offered: Red Stars Football (Level 1, 2 and 3 coaching groups)
Accommodation
Residential accommodation on the same Oakham School campus described on our Oakham School page: small boarding houses, mostly single, twin or small-dormitory rooms with shared bathrooms.
Excursions
A full-day excursion to a London football stadium is included, alongside the same weekly evening activity programme as our general English courses at Oakham.
Sample Programme
A Real Week on This Course
Illustrative of a typical week on this course. Exact activities and excursion days vary by intake and are confirmed with your group leader on arrival.
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Evening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | Arrival & local orientation | — | Welcome evening & ice-breaker activities |
| Monday | Soccer coaching | Placement test & induction lesson; walking tour | Welcome disco or drama-based games |
| Tuesday | Soccer coaching | English lessons | Quiz night |
| Wednesday | Soccer coaching | English lessons | International night |
| Thursday | Soccer coaching | English lessons | Casino night or English conversation club |
| Friday | Soccer coaching | English lessons | Beach party disco or sports |
| Saturday | Included full-day excursion | London, walking tour & a stadium tour | Chill-out evening: films & board games |
Next Step
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Related
Every player receives a free kit pack (socks, shorts, shirt), a personalised drinks bottle, and an individual video assessment at the end of the course from their coach, plus a signed shirt as part of the end-of-course presentation.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Michael Owen involved in the football school?
The coaching programme was written by former England international Michael Owen and is overseen by ex-Liverpool captain Mark Wright, with qualified coaches leading the sessions.
How long is the course?
Two weeks, with 15 hours of English lessons and 15 hours of football coaching each week.
Does my child need to play at a high level?
No. The course is open to all abilities and any club allegiance, with three coaching levels so every player progresses.
What ages and genders can join?
Boys and girls are both welcome. Groups are accepted from age 8 and individual players from 12, up to 17.
What do players receive?
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.