Chester FC
Football Education Programme

Up to 280 UCAS points available

Full time, 2 year course

Free for 16-18 year olds

Chester, Cheshire

OVERVIEW

Combine your passion for football with a full-time education and development programme, and benefit from an outstanding learning and teaching experience which will push you to achieve your best and set you on the path to establishing yourself with the industry.

COURSE START DATE
September 2020

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
4-5 GCSE's Level 9-4 including English or Maths, or both.
You will need to be 16 years old by 31st August, ready to start the programme in early September.

COST
FREE for 16-18 year olds

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Your Education

Players will study a variety of nationally-recognised qualifications within sport, coaching and fitness managed by SCL.

NCFE/BTEC Level 2/3 Diploma in Sport

Where required students will study Maths and English GCSE or Functional Skills.

SCL Education Group is one of the UK’s leading independent providers of education through sport.

Government approved post-16 private education provider
Experts in the field of sport and education delivery with over 15 years' experience
Nationally recognised for high quality advice and guidance
Programmes delivered in real sports environments
Proven Progression routes

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Your Football

During your education and football development programme, you'll benefit from:

Play in the Association of Colleges (AoC) North West League
Daily training from highly qualified FA coaches
Guidance on individual football fitness
Nutritional advice
Regular appraisal to monitor development both on and off the pitch
All facilities on one site
A wealth of knowledge throughout the team
Pathways to university and onto careers in the industry
Links to professional clubs.

You will have the opportunity to gain FA Level 1 coaching or refereeing qualifications and undertake work experience with Chester FC Community Trust.

There will be a subsidised cost for purchasing training kit at the start of the season. Further details about this will be provided upon the player’s acceptance onto the programme.

There are over 100,000 people employed in the football industry in the UK, and a further 600,000 in the sport and active leisure sector, in roles such as football coaching, physiotherapy, performance analysis, sports development, PE teaching, and many others. Over the course of the programme students will gain the underpinning knowledge and skills for a wide range of these careers.

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Your Future

EDUCATION

Successful completion of your study programme will provide you with the option to apply for university. As part of your weekly tutorials, you will receive support and guidance with your UCAS and student finance applications.

APPRENTICESHIPS

If you decide to combine further study with employment, you will be eligible for an apprenticeship within the sport and leisure industry.

EMPLOYMENT

Upon successful completion of your study programme, you will receive information, support and guidance on a variety of aspects to support you in securing meaningful employment. This will form the basis of your tutorial sessions, in addition to the academic monitoring and target setting.

FOOTBALL

Studying with SCL provides you with an opportunity to play professional or non-professional football, as well as a pathway to progress to a USA Scholarship. An American Scholarship will allow you to continue your studies whilst training and competing at a high level.

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Your Application

PRESENTATION

An opportunity for you and your parents to hear about the programme
Meet the SCL teachers and Academy coaches
Understand your exit routes when you graduate from the academy
Ask any questions

BOOK YOUR SPORTS ASSESSMENT

Select your chosen Academy and book your Sports Assessment
Provide the information requested

ATTEND SPORTS ASSESSMENT

Demonstrate your skills
Successful players will be offered an interview

INTERVIEW

One hour Education interview
Your chance to ask any questions about the education programme and show your passion for sport

If successful you will be given a conditional offer and then accepted depending on your results in August.

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OVERVIEW

Combine your passion for football with a full-time education and development programme, and benefit from an outstanding learning and teaching experience which will push you to achieve your best and set you on the path to establishing yourself with the industry.

COURSE START DATE
September 2020

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
4-5 GCSE's Level 9-4 including English or Maths, or both.
You will need to be 16 years old by 31st August, ready to start the programme in early September.

COST
FREE for 16-18 year olds

View Trial Dates & Book

Trials

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Your Education

Players will study a variety of nationally-recognised qualifications within sport, coaching and fitness managed by SCL.

NCFE/BTEC Level 2/3 Diploma in Sport

Where required students will study Maths and English GCSE or Functional Skills.

SCL Education Group is one of the UK’s leading independent providers of education through sport.

Government approved post-16 private education provider
Experts in the field of sport and education delivery with over 15 years' experience
Nationally recognised for high quality advice and guidance
Programmes delivered in real sports environments
Proven Progression routes

View Trial Dates & Book

Your Football

During your education and football development programme, you'll benefit from:

Play in the Association of Colleges (AoC) North West League
Daily training from highly qualified FA coaches
Guidance on individual football fitness
Nutritional advice
Regular appraisal to monitor development both on and off the pitch
All facilities on one site
A wealth of knowledge throughout the team
Pathways to university and onto careers in the industry
Links to professional clubs.

You will have the opportunity to gain FA Level 1 coaching or refereeing qualifications and undertake work experience with Chester FC Community Trust.

There will be a subsidised cost for purchasing training kit at the start of the season. Further details about this will be provided upon the player’s acceptance onto the programme.

There are over 100,000 people employed in the football industry in the UK, and a further 600,000 in the sport and active leisure sector, in roles such as football coaching, physiotherapy, performance analysis, sports development, PE teaching, and many others. Over the course of the programme students will gain the underpinning knowledge and skills for a wide range of these careers.

View Trial Dates & Book

Your Future

EDUCATION

Successful completion of your study programme will provide you with the option to apply for university. As part of your weekly tutorials, you will receive support and guidance with your UCAS and student finance applications.

APPRENTICESHIPS

If you decide to combine further study with employment, you will be eligible for an apprenticeship within the sport and leisure industry.

EMPLOYMENT

Upon successful completion of your study programme, you will receive information, support and guidance on a variety of aspects to support you in securing meaningful employment. This will form the basis of your tutorial sessions, in addition to the academic monitoring and target setting.

FOOTBALL

Studying with SCL provides you with an opportunity to play professional or non-professional football, as well as a pathway to progress to a USA Scholarship. An American Scholarship will allow you to continue your studies whilst training and competing at a high level.

View Trial Dates & Book