Football Academies

You will work with UEFA A and B licensed coaches, using the FA's Four Corner Model of Learning, and will take part in up to five hours of football-related activities per week. The Four Corners cover practical and theoretical learning across a wide range of topics such as: strength and conditioning, nutrition and hydration and sports injury/physiotherapy. All students will have the opportunity to compete for places in any of the four teams that play weekly, although players in the First Team squad will normally be of county standard or higher. There will also be the opportunity to play recreational football through the Team19 initiative and a weekly six a side tournament. Those selected into the three teams run by the College will all compete weekly in highly competitive fixtures. Alongside this, they will be entered into the National cup and have the opportunity to compete regionally to gain a place to represent the South West at AOC National Championships in April each year.

Footballers aiming for the top of the game will work with top UEFA A and B licensed coaches and use some of the best facilities in the region. Players will also be given the chance to develop leadership, coaching and officiating skills through additional qualifications and experience in local schools.

There may be the opportunity to participate in a variety of trips and tours, with a focus on playing and developing skills. Past tours have included the Sanix World Championship Tournament in Japan, Valencia CF in Spain as well as a range of English venues. In 2015 and 2016, the team was invited to play in the Dallas Cup, USA.