While in his second year and turning eighteen, he joined Wasps, playing a major role in their academy side.

He did captain the academy side during his time with the Blues and made many appearances for the reserves.

Additionally, some of the younger players in the reserves may still feature for the academy side:

He now operates within the academy side of the club.

The start of 2008 saw Ainscough being promoted from the academy sides to the reserve side, just one level below the first team.

After only a year, he left to manage Coventry City's academy side.

Paul McGuinness is the head coach of the under-18s academy side.

The 2012-2013 season is their second season as an academy side.

Professional and semi-professional teams run academy sides to develop young talent.

The club operates six senior teams, including an under-22s team, academy sides and a full range of junior teams.