Oxfordshire Skill Acquisition Academy 

Professional coaching for players of all ages & abilities.. 

"An Environment that Represents Excellence"


Welcome to OSA Academy, 

The purpose of our website is to improve your knowledge of Oxfordshire Skill Acquisition. We run lots of sessions across Oxfordshire and the main aim and purpose of all these sessions remain the same... to focus on development of the individual player and improve all players who train within our programme. 

Our academy is improving year on year and since 2014 has seen more than 25 players sign contracts at Category 1 – Category 3 professional academies. It takes a lot of hard work to get to this level, and although we cannot guarantee you will get there, our unique coaching programme and the years of experience throughout our coaching team form part of a philosophy giving talented individuals the best possible opportunity. 

We pride ourselves on not just developing good young players but good young people on and off of the football pitch. Our OSAA core beliefs and values mould those of a professional environment and are aspects that we strongly believe in and instil into our players at all ages, creating an environment that represents excellence. 

Our team of lead coaches have many years of experience in football both in the UK and abroad and have worked in professional environments both as players and coaches. This has enabled us to create a unique programme that will help each player reach their potential. 

At OSAA we feel it is extremely important to focus on enhancing player strengths as much as improving weaknesses. With this Key Performance Indicator’s are identified in player reviews and action plans will be given to ensure players have targets to work towards.

OSA Academy are a totally independent academy but we maintain very close links with professional clubs branching out further than just Oxfordshire. 

We are here to help, support and encourage potential in young players. Every player in the academy will be treated fairly and provided with opportunities that they deserve. 

About OSAA..

Oxfordshire Skill Acquisition Academy is a professional coaching company that provides a range of coaching courses both in and out of schools hours. Driven by specialised and licensed coaching staff, our aim is to provide the best coaching for everyone involved. All courses run by Oxfordshire Skill Acquisition will be centred around the participants ensuring that they are safe, fun and enjoyable for everybody involved. They will be structured so that learning can take place and all children can aquire and develop new skills in a range of different sports, allowing them to develop technically, physically and socially.

"I have spent time working with Declan and Adam within a professional environment, their enthusiasm and attention to detail allows sessions to be fun, challenging and appropriate to the needs of the players. 

The Academy allows for players to have an opportunity to be coached good techniques and skills at a key development age by highly qualified and age appropriate coaches, offering each player the platform to progress their football potential within a safe and fun training and games environment''

Des Buckingham

Previous NZ U21 & national Assistant, Melbourne City Assistant & Mumbai manager. Currently Oxford United manager. 
"The coaching delivered by staff at OSAA is second to none. Their attention to detail with sessions is great. Whether it be an after school club or a development session OSAA cater for the needs of children of all ages. The elite games programme is a great window of opportunity for all players within their academy system"

Miles Welch Hayes

Professional at Colchester Utd FC & former OSA Academy coach.
"After going through the academy system to first team football myself I have seen the academy programme first hand. The technical coaching OSAA offer is perfect for children around Oxfordshire to give them the right skill set & opportunities to take them to next level in football through detailed training sessions & elite fixtures"

Aidan Hawtin

Ex Oxford United Pro & former OSA Academy coach. Now currently coaching for Northampton Town FC.

Whats happening.. 

Below are some highlights of our up and coming events at OSA Academy.

Education Open Sessions

 The 2023-24 season saw OSA create a partnership and introduction of JPL football at Carterton FC. 

The 2024-25 season will follow this up with an education programme. If you are interested in a career in sports we have open sessions coming up.

Thursday 15th February
Tuesday 12th March
Tuesday 16th April
 
The programme will be prepared and delivered by our highly qualified OSA staff and ran from Carterton FC's excellent West Oxfordshire facilities. 

To attend an open session and find out more get in touch with 
abowerman@osaacademy.co.uk

Elite Feet Sessions

 Our weekly Elite Feet sessions are back for the 2024-25 season. 

Sessions are player centred and designed to suit each individuals needs. The perfect way for your 4-6 year old to take their first steps in football.

Contact abowerman@osaacademy.co.uk
to find out more or use our book now page. 

February Football Camps

Our OSA Football Camps are back for February 2024..

Courses at Carterton FC & Oxford RFC. 

All sessions will take place from 10am through to 3pm each day. (Early drop off available from 9am)

Courses will run for 3 days for each camp.

Carterton FC, OX18 1DY
Monday 12th - Wednesday 14th February.

Oxford RFC, OX2 0NA
Tuesday 13th - Thursday 15th February. 

Get in touch today at info@osaacademy.co.uk for more information, a booking form or to book your son/daughter a space. 

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