Training & Matches

TRAINING &

Matches

The academy training schedule works alongside student’s course timetables, matches are played on Wednesdays (National Match Day for College Sport) a typical timetable can be seen below.

Daniel Gould

Oaklands College to England Colleges National Squad

Whilst a part of the academy and studying Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport, Dan was called up to represent England Schools in 2018 for the prestigious Centenary Shield, a known proving ground for some of the country’s top talents. One of 18 players chosen as the best talents in the region to represent England Colleges, Dan continued to develop as a goalkeeper and now plays for Non-League side Dunstable Town.

FACILITIES

The state-of-the-art sport facilities at Oaklands will be further enhanced by the colleges £62 million redevelopment of its St Albans Campus, which will introduce a brand new Sports Pavillion as the third part of the four-phased redevelopment. The Pavillion will house new hydrotherapy and physiotherapy areas, six new changing rooms and specialist facilities for sports and academy students in spring 2022.

Current Facilities

Oaklands currently provides access to incredible facilities of similar standard to a Professional Category 1 Academy, such as: - A state-of-the-art performance gym - Brand new artificial 4G pitches - Indoor futsal pitches - A multi-sport hall - Virtuous training ground complex

Upcoming Open Events

If you are interested in learning more about our campuses, or would like to take a tour of our impressive facilities, you can attend one of our Open Events. Details for these events, including how to register can be found via the college website via www.oaklands.ac.uk/ events

Sean Shields

Oaklands College to Profesional Contract with Dagenham & Redbridge

Sean studied Sports at Oaklands and made a quick jump from the Elites to St Albans first team under Steve Castle. Dagenham & Redbridge signed him, and Northern Ireland called him up not long after, before moving to Notts County. Sean added “The scheme was highly enjoyable and was an integral part of my football development. Working with someone of Steve’s calibre at such a young age was enormously beneficial.”