Elite Process​

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Our scholarship programme for 16-19 year olds gives aspiring young footballers the chance to combine football and education on a full time basis mirroring the schedule of professional football apprentices. 

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With over 100 full-time students enrolled to the programme, the academy is directed by a very strong leadership team with many years of experience in the professional game.

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The Football

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Training

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​Players train four times a week and play in a weekly games programme working with UEFA/FA qualified coaches who have a proven track record developing players in the technical, tactical, physical, and social aspects of the game.

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Professional Games Programme

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On top of weekly league fixtures against local colleges and our FA Youth Cup campaign, our players have a full games programme with 25+ matches every season against professional football clubs across the UK and Europe. Games take place at the training grounds of the professional clubs we play against, and occasionally at their home stadium. These matches provide young aspiring footballers with fantastic opportunities to showcase their abilities directly in front of head scouts, head coaches, and directors of professional football clubs.

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​​Technology

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Training sessions and matches are recorded using veo technology, giving players/parents the chance to analyse their performances and develop. 

All players have an individual pathway target for themselves and we have many exit routes available within many sectors of the sports and football industry from professional football to gaining a scholarship in the USA.

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The Education

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A-Levels

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A-Levels are offered to students who achieve the requisite GCSE grades.

The following A-Levels are offered:

- English Literature

- Mathematics

- Further Maths

- Chemistry

- Biology

- Physics

- Computer Science

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Degrees​

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Degrees are offered to students who have graduated from Further Education (FE) courses such as A-Levels, NCFE's, and BTEC's.

The following degree courses are offered:

- BSC (Hons) Sport & Exercise Science

- BSC (Hons) Sports Coaching & Development

- Higher National Diploma In Sport (Level 5)

- Higher National Certificate In Sport (Level 4)​

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Vocational courses​

 

​​The following vocational courses are offered:

- NCFE Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport & Physical Activity

- BTEC  Level 3 Digital Media

- BTEC Level 3 Engineering

- NCFE Level 2 Diploma in Skills for Business 

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GCSE's​

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GCSE's are delivered to students who previously failed in Maths & English at school.

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