The Chester FC Football Education Programme has announced a series of recruitment events for prospective students interested in learning more about our post-16 study options.
Aimed at young people aged 16-19, the two-year course enables students to combine academic study with their choice of sporting pathway, either in elite football or sports coaching and development. The programme is delivered in partnership with Access Sport, with all students undertaking a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sports Development & Coaching qualification, equivalent to three A-Levels, preparing them for their future careers, both on and off the pitch.
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We will be hosting recruitment events across the year at King George V Community Sports Hub in Blacon, giving incoming and prospective students, and parents and carers, the opportunity to discover what the Chester FC Football Education Programme offers, meet the tutors, coaches and current students, and take part in practical sessions and assessment trials.
Recruitment Events
Monday 27th October | 17:30-19:00 | Open Evening & Assessment Trial
Monday 22nd December | 12:00-13:30 | Experience Session
Monday 16th February | 12:00-13:30 | Experience Session
Friday 20th February | 17:30-19:00 | Open Evening & Assessment Trial
Monday 13th April | 17:30-19:00 | Open Evening & Assessment Trial
Wednesday 15th April | 12:00-13:30 | Experience Session
Friday 29th May | 17:30-19:00 | Open Evening & Assessment Trial
Tuesday 28th July | 12:00-13:30 | Open Pre-Season Training
Tuesday 4th August | 12:00-13:30 | Open Pre-Season Training
Tuesday 11th August | 12:00-13:30 | Open Pre-Season Training
Tuesday 18th August | 12:00-13:30 | Open Pre-Season Training
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For players who feel they have what it takes to join our successful full-time scholarship programme, with a proven pathway to the Chester FC first team, the assessment trials will provide a chance to showcase their talent under the guidance of our coaching team, who will be looking for high level players with the potential to succeed as part of our Under 19s scholars, who play in the National League U19 Alliance, North West Youth Alliance and FA Youth Cup. Successful players will be invited for further assessment alongside trialists from Premier League and EFL academies later in the season.
Chester FC Football Education Pathways
Elite Football Development: Our elite students undertake a full-time training and games programme, representing Chester FC in the National League Alliance, North West Youth Alliance and FA Youth Cup. With the goal of preparing them for first-team football, students are supported to develop technically/tactically, physically, socially and psychologically, through the use of Individual Development Plans (IDPs) and the latest performance technology, including Veo cameras, PlayerTek GPS vests and Sport Session Planner.
Sports Development & Coaching: For those aspiring to be coaches, analysts and sports scientists , our coaching and development pathway provides each student with an individual learning plan geared towards their chosen career in sport, which blends theory, practical sessions, industry qualifications, hands on access to the latest technology, and work experience with the Chester FC Community Trust team.
With modern facilities, a fantastic team of tutors and coaches, and the opportunity to study within a real football business, students will be supported through professional development, work experience, coaching placements, and FA qualifications, to help equip them with the skills, knowledge and experience to progress into professional football, university, USA scholarships, apprenticeships or employment.
To find out more about the Chester FC Football Education Programme, click here or email community@chesterfc.com.