SMALL GROUPS · FOOTBALL AT THEIR PACE
SEND football in Failsworth, Oldham, from guided play for ages 3\u20136 to supportive teenage sessions. Every group has a maximum of 10 children.
Help me find a sessionAge is a starting point, alongside confidence, communication, experience and readiness for group games. A diagnosis is not required. We discuss what helps your child take part and suggest a suitable starting group, rather than assume that every child of the same age needs the same session.
Saturday, 10am–11am, on the school MUGA at Co-op Academy Failsworth. Guided play gives children room to explore football at their own pace. Parents and carers are welcome on the pitch to play alongside their child. Accessories such as play tunnels, mini hurdles, ladders and pop-up goals support exploration, with less emphasis on formal coaching. Maximum 10 children.
Sunday, 11am–12pm, at Failsworth Soccer Centre across from the school. Playful football activities introduce clearer routines and a little more structure. Coaches use demonstrations and encouragement, introducing guided match play where appropriate. Enjoyment and engagement come first. Maximum 10 children.
Thursday, 5pm–6pm, at Failsworth Soccer Centre; Saturday, 11am–12pm, on the school MUGA; and Sunday, 10am–11am, at Failsworth Soccer Centre. The Sunday group launches on 18 October 2026. Skills and fun football activities lead towards shared games and feeling comfortable in a team. Participation is supported, with no expectation to arrive ready for competitive football. Maximum 10 children.
These are session times, not a promise of availability. Use the finder to discuss current trial options.
Saturday, 12pm–1pm, on the school MUGA. Age-appropriate football builds on skills, confidence and engagement in a supportive group. Young people can develop at their own pace without pressure to fit a single style of participation. Maximum 10 young people.
One-to-one coaching is also available by enquiry, with the starting point shaped around the player. For suitable players, our work with Oldham Athletic Community Trust can offer opportunities to take part with Oldham Athletic Superstars in the Ability Counts League. Match opportunities are optional, subject to suitability, registration and arrangements; membership does not guarantee a team place.
The first trial is free and has no obligation. Standard group membership is £58 per month if you choose to join. Individual coaching is £135 per month. Read the membership terms before joining, and ask Marc about anything you are unsure of.
Your first session is free, with no obligation to join. Tell Marc about your child’s age, preferred days and the kind of football experience you are looking for through the session finder. A trial is booked only when confirmed through the booking process.
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