Football First • Youth Academy

TRAIN LIKE A
LITTLE LEGEND

A bold youth academy in Oldham where football is the main pathway, powered by archery and horse riding to forge focus, courage and character on and off the pitch.

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3xFootball Sessions Weekly
2Secondary Sports
6-16Age Groups
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Little Legends player in blue kit practising close control
Little Legends coach setting up a football drill with cones

Featured Challenges

50-SHOT FINISHING CHALLENGE

Saturday Sessions

Football

ARCHERY PRESSURE BATTLES

Wednesday Evenings

Focus

HORSE RIDING CONFIDENCE SPRINT

Sunday Mornings

Courage

Programmes

One main sport. Two power-up tracks.

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Main Sport

Football Academy

Structured football training for youth players: technical growth, tactical awareness, and matchday confidence — built into every session.

  • Dedicated age-band coaching groups
  • Game intelligence and transition play
  • Weekly fixtures and performance reviews
  • Strength, agility, and mobility blocks
Secondary Sport

Archery

Builds concentration, patience, and composure that directly improves football decision making and discipline.

Secondary Sport

Horse Riding

Develops balance, bravery, posture, and calmness under pressure for all-round athletic development.

Little Legends player controlling the ball during indoor training
Ball Control
Little Legends player in blue kit practising close control
Close Touches
Little Legends coach setting up a football drill with cones
Coach-Led Drills
Young players practising football touches outdoors
Outdoor Practice
Little Legends coach giving feedback during a football session
Player Feedback

Development Pathway

Progressive coaching built for young athletes

Stage 01

Ball Mastery

Core dribbling, first touch, and confidence with both feet.

Stage 02

Game Intelligence

Decision making, movement patterns, and pressing structure.

Stage 03

Match Performance

Weekly scenarios, fixtures, and matchday execution.
Safe, Youth-First Coaching
Character + Teamwork Culture
Weekly Feedback for Growth
Little Legends coach giving feedback during a football session
We don't just coach footballers — we build legends. Every drill builds skill, every session builds character. Football is the heartbeat, archery sharpens the mind, riding hardens the courage.
Head CoachLittle Legends Academy

By the Numbers

Real youth. Real progress.

300+Young Athletes
12Pro Coaches
3Sports Tracks
98%Parent Approval

Join Little Legends

Ready to level up
your game?

Bring your child into a high-energy environment focused on football excellence with powerful secondary development through archery and horse riding.

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Oldham, Greater Manchester

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