Welcome to
White Oryx Academy
Building Stronger Minds and Futures Through the Power of Sport.
About Us
White Oryx Sports Development Academy is not simply a youth academy. We are a regional sports development authority shaping the future of sport across the Middle East.
As the Middle East leader of City Select Academy Group — a leading international sports education organisation operating across the UK and expanding globally — White Oryx delivers world-class academy programming while also spearheading national and international projects that elevate sporting standards across the region.
Qatar is our foundation.
Saudi Arabia is our next stage of growth.
Our vision is regional impact through structured excellence.
While we are recognised as Qatar’s leading youth sports academy, our work extends far beyond weekly training sessions. We operate at academy, institutional, national, and international levels — partnering with government bodies, schools, global clubs, and governing organisations to design and deliver meaningful sporting ecosystems.
Our Programmes
High-performance football programmes for ages 4–18, combining technical excellence, tactical intelligence, and character development within a professional pathway environment.
School Partnerships
Strategic in-school and after-school delivery across leading international schools in Qatar, including curriculum support, extracurricular programmes, league management, and large-scale school sport infrastructure.
Holiday Camps
Elite football and multi-sport camps designed to accelerate development, build confidence, and maintain performance momentum during school breaks.
1-2-1 Coaching
Personalised high-performance training programmes focused on maximising technical precision, physical growth, and individual progression.
Mini Oryx Academy
Our premium early-years movement and football development programme for children aged 18 months – 5 years. A structured, play-based foundation that develops physical literacy, coordination, confidence, and joy in movement — where first steps become future stars.
White Oryx Cup – The Global Benchmark for U14 Football
The White Oryx Cup stands as the leading U14 international football tournament globally, hosted annually every October in Qatar.
The 2025 edition welcomed elite academies from across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, including:
Ajax (Netherlands)
Juventus (Italy)
Sporting CP (Portugal)
Girona FC (Spain)
Dinamo Zagreb (Croatia)
Royal Antwerp (Belgium)
Club Brugge (Belgium)
Norwich City (England)
Southampton FC (England)
OGC Nice (France)
Stade Brestois (France)
RB Salzburg (Austria)
Right to Dream (Egypt)
Al Rayyan SC (Qatar)
City Select Academy (England)
White Oryx Academy (Qatar)
The tournament welcomed elite players, international technical staff, global audiences, and strategic partners — firmly positioning Qatar as a hub for world-class youth football.
The White Oryx Cup returns in October 2026, continuing to set the international benchmark for elite U14 competition.
Get Involved
Whether you’re a player, parent, school, or prospective partner join us in shaping the future.
