How do players get into the Mansfield Town academy?

Academy scouting: The official academy staff page lists scouts and a recruitment role. It does not publish a scouting boundary or a player application form. Assessment during training and games: The April 2026 role includes assessing trial players in training and games, then reporting to academy recruitment staff. Ask the club how an assessment is arranged for your child’s age group.

What should parents do if a Mansfield Town scout makes contact?

Ask to see the scout’s club identification. Ask the academy to confirm the invitation through its official contact route. Ask for the venue, dates and feedback arrangements before agreeing to attend.

Category 3League OneU9 to U21

Does Mansfield Town run academy trials?

RH Academy, Woburn Lane, NG19 7RT · Mansfield · Checked 5 October 2026

NoTrial information

We found no current open boys’ academy trial date in the official pages checked. Mansfield’s April 2026 coaching role describes a Category 3 academy and work with Under-9s to Under-16s. U9 means Under-9s. Its staff page lists coaches through to Under-21s, scouts and an academy recruitment role. The RH Academy address is Woburn Lane, Mansfield.

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Category3

Published age groupsU9 to U21

Training venueRH Academy, Woburn Lane, NG19 7RT

Recruitment and training programmes

How recruitment works

The April 2026 role describes assessing trial players during training and games. It does not state the length of a trial.

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The official academy staff page lists scouts and a recruitment role. It does not publish a scouting boundary or a player application form.
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Assessment during training and games
The April 2026 role includes assessing trial players in training and games, then reporting to academy recruitment staff. Ask the club how an assessment is arranged for your child’s age group.
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What to bring to an academy trial

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Boots for the surface (grass = FG, firm ground; 3G or astro = AG, artificial grass), shin pads, a ball, a named water bottle and plain kit (no rival club shirts). Check the club’s trial email first.

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Where scouts watch

If a scout calls

Ask to see the scout’s club identification.
Ask the academy to confirm the invitation through its official contact route.
Ask for the venue, dates and feedback arrangements before agreeing to attend.

Watch out

What to check before you agree

The RH Academy general enquiries page also covers facility hire. Confirm the academy recruitment contact before sending player details.

Ask academy staff to confirm the age group, venue and feedback process.

Sources

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