Course Summary
The Stourbridge FC Academy is a unique full time
football programme run in conjunction with Dudley College. The programme enables
talented male and female players aged 16-18 to study any courses on offer. This
means we have students not just focused on sporting subjects at our Evolve
campus, but, aspiring engineers in Advance buildings, budding entrepreneurs
completing business courses and a number of A level students at Dudley Sixth.
Players receive up to 10 hours of football per week with a typical football
timetable seeing players train on Monday & Friday afternoons. Matches on a
Wednesday afternoon and bespoke strength and conditioning sessions on Tuesday
& Thursday afternoons. The majority of home matches will again be played at
the War Memorial Athletic Ground with training at Dudley College's state of the
art 3G pitch and indoor facilities including gym and six-court sports hall. The
Football Academy is a joint venture between Dudley College and
href="https://www.stourbridgefc.com/" target=_blank>Stourbridge FC and will
provide Football Academy students with an excellent opportunity to train
alongside Stourbridge FC 1st team players whilst gaining their academic
qualifications - opening up hundreds of career prospects. This is an ideal
opportunity for talented players to make that first step towards a professional
playing career or step into non league football whilst also developing a
transferable skillset that will open up a range of career
possibilities.
Progression
Possible career opportunities in the sporting arena:
• Sports Coach
• Sports Therapist
• Personal trainers
• Fitness Instructor
• Gym manager
• PE Teacher
Entry Requirements
In order to be accepted into the Football Academy you will have to complete a trial – only footballers of a suitably high standard will be accepted on to the programme.
You will be required to be on a full-time course of study (within any area of Dudley College or Dudley Sixth) to be eligible to join the Football Academy.