Chester FC Football Education
The Chester FC Football Education Programme is aimed at young people aged 16-18 who want to turn their passion for sport into a career, allowing them to continue their academic studies alongside an elite football or sports coaching and development pathway in a professional, full-time environment.
Delivered in partnership with Access Sport, the two-year course see students work towards a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sports Development & Coaching qualification, equivalent to three A-Levels, that is combined with the student's chosen pathway:
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.
For further information contact 07308 477055 or email community@chesterfc.com
