Fulham Football Club Foundation is currently recruiting for the 2019/20 cohort of Football & Education students across our South London colleges.
Successful applicants will have the choice of studying for A Level or BTEC qualifications in a variety of subjects under the guidance of experienced teachers and coaches, in conjunction with football training and competition in the either the National Youth Development League (U19) or Association of Colleges League (U19).
Students will have access to high quality coaching, physiotherapists, and strength and conditioning coaches who will support individual development through tailored programmes, and will receive pastoral guidance in their journey as student-athletes.
Fulham FC Foundation currently have programmes with two South London educational partners, Raynes Park High School & Coulsdon College, each providing different educational options allowing your academic needs to be met.
Applicants must be aged 16-17 (under-18 on 31st August 2019) and have a minimum of five GCSEs including English and Maths.
Included in the programme:
• Branded match and training kit (at a subsidised cost)
• First Team match tickets
• Rehabilitation support from Fulham Physiotherapists
• Use of Fulham FC training facilities
• Player appearances at training
• Student mentoring
• Support for academic studies by specialists at the club
• Additional sports coaching qualifications Opportunities for work experience and volunteering with Fulham FC Foundation.
• Support with future career planning (Higher Education, Apprenticeships, Work Placements)
Entry requirements:
• Applicants must be aged between 16-17 on 31st August 2019
• Five GCSEs including English and Maths
• Successful selection at the football trial
• Successful admission to relevant college through application and interview
Trials:
Our next trial dates will be held on:
Friday 12th April – Coulsdon College (11am-1pm)
Friday 12th April – Fulham FC Training Ground (4pm-6pm)
Friday 31st May – Coulsdon College (11am-1pm)
Friday 31st May – Fulham FC Training Ground (4pm-6pm)
To register your interest please contact Steve Jaye, FFCF Football Development & Education Manager to be invited to the next trial (sjaye@fulhamfc.com or 0870 442 5432).