Courses Available

Introductory Diploma
Level 1

NVQ II Teaching, Coaching & Instructing (Football)
Level 2

First Diploma in Sport
Level 2

National Certificate Performance and Excellence (Football)
Level 3

Entry Requirements:

Level 1 Course: GCSE Profile/School reference/Interview.
Level 2 Course: Three GCSEs at grade D or above/School reference/Interview.
Level 3 Course: Five GCSEs at grade C or above (Including English & Maths)/school reference/Interview.

Students must be enrolled on one of the above academic courses to be eligible for the academy sides. Students on other sports programmes can trial for the college teams.

Football Provision

12-15 hours of professional football coaching/theory per week from UEFA qualified coaches.

• Development of football skills


• Sports nutrition


• Injury identification and rehabilitation


• Weight/circuit training


• Phases and functions of play


• Tactics and strategies


• Principles of team and set pieces


• Anaerobic training and plyometrics inc SAQ


• Fitness testing and monitoring

Player Requirements

• Attitude, Application, Aptitude, Appearance, Punctuality & Attendance.


• Players are expected to attend home match day games for the first team at PVR(rota basis).


• Players are expected to assist on match days by selling programmes and stewarding.


• A minimum of 90% attendance to both academic classes and football training is required to participate on the scheme.