NextGen
The future of football in Oxfordshire
Welcome to NextGen – the future of football in Oxfordshire!
What is NextGen?
NextGen is a brand-new and innovative FREE four-year youth leadership programme, aimed specifically at people aged 14-24 living in Oxfordshire.
Our aim is to engage, inspire and develop NextGen members to support an active involvement and progression in the beautiful game, but to maximise potential beyond football.
NextGen is a one-of-a-kind programme and supports individuals across ALL areas of the game.
As well as coaching and refereeing, NextGen looks at the roles of future Treasurer, Secretary, Chairperson - and all of the often-unseen roles at grassroots football clubs.
Volunteering through your local football club can also include helping them with inclusion, IT, PR, communications, marketing, catering, maintenance, painting, administration, finance, event management, sports science, coaching, youth development...the opportunities are endless and there really is something for all.
In addition to gaining an understanding of the various roles in the game, NextGen members will be supported with opportunities to continuously learn – and the chance to achieve qualifications to enhance a CV and career ambitions.
WHY JOIN NEXTGEN?
Throughout a season, NextGen will host EIGHT different face-to-face and virtual sessions, but that’s not all…
…there will also be a tiered progression pathway, which sets targets for NextGen members as something to work towards.
On the journey, they will also collect rewards, as well as receiving recognition for their accomplishments through our monthly newsletter and social media channels.
PLUS – NextGen members will receive age-appropriate Oxfordshire FA Rewards discounts to be used across over 4,000 retailers via our new rewards platform.
We’ll also provide professional CV and career guidance, as well as support in college or job applications.
Take a look at our sections below to learn more – and if you have any questions, get in touch!
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Youth Leadership Team
For those young leaders who want to have more of an impact, they can apply to join our Youth Leadership Team. The team delivers projects on behalf of Oxfordshire FA to support youth football and young leaders using their knowledge and experiences.
To get involved with youth football in Oxfordshire and join our team, please contact us.
Courses for Young Volunteers
To kick-off your adventure as a young volunteer in football, whether it be as coach, referee or in a leadership role, we've got a number of suitable courses that will help you get started.
| Course | Minimum Age |
| The FA Referees Course | 14 |
| Introduction to Coaching Football | 16 |
*Courses are run based on requests from clubs or schools.
If you are interested in running one of these courses, please contact us.