Central YMCA Sports Education Programmes

Combine your passion for sport with first-class education

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Our 16-18 full-time education and sport scholarship is the perfect place for you to springboard your career.

Education Programmes

We have partnered with a number of Sports Clubs across the UK to offer players between 16-19 years of age with an outstanding fully-funded education programme to go alongside high performing, professional sports training.This is the chance for you to train and play like a pro with expert coaches whilst studying towards a substantial qualification. Learners are expected to put in as much work academically as they do on the pitch, ensuring they are on the right path to establishing themselves in the industry.

About Your Programme:

Sports training: You will work on your game while being coached by expert coaches.
Your qualification: Study towards a Level 2 or Level 3 diploma to guarantee you keep your options open in the industry
Personal and professional development: The programme is enhanced with a series of activities and tutorials that might range from CV writing to nutrition advice or planning how to rent your first flat.
Maths and English: If you have not yet achieved a grade 4-9 (formerly A+ – C) in GCSE Maths and/or English, you will continue to study these subjects at your level.
Outstanding support: We will give you full support with a wide range of education and welfare needs and you will learn in a friendly, positive and supportive environment.

Key Information

Locations
Blackburn, Blackpool, Bristol, Cheadle, Leeds, Manchester, Sale, Southport, Stockport, Tameside, and Wimborne

Start date
September 2024

Duration
2 to 3 years
Mon – Fri, 9:30am – 4pm

What next?

Our Sports Education Programmes offer clear routes to semi-professional and professional sport, as well as University. Sports have evolved to be about more than just the players. We work closely with learners to identify areas of interest off the pitch, then guide them towards the job role within sport that matches that interest. Your career could include Coaching, Scouting, Physiotherapy, Personal Training and many more.

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Blackburn: Blackburn FC

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Blackpool: Blackpool FC

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Bristol: Bristol Bears

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Cheadle: Cheadle Town FC

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Leeds: Yorkshire Amateur Football Club

A full-time, 2 year football scholarship within a semi-professional football club, combined with education

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Manchester: College of Rugby at Whitefield

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Sale: Sale Sharks

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Southport: Southport FC

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Stockport: Reddish North End FC

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Tameside: Curzon Ashton Football Club

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Wimborne: Wimborne Town FC

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